DPW000224808
Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- January 15, 2026
- Subtype
- Report pedestrian safety concern
- Location
- 621 Westover Road, 23220
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 5
- Neighborhood
- Byrd Park
Description
BYRD PARK - CLOSE YELLOW GATES 24/7 PERMANENTLY to ALL CARS Please close all yellow gates in byrd park permenantly in byrd Park. For the following but not limited to: - Lakeview ave - Paddle boat lane - Strollers lane - Westover rd - Swan Lake dr - Amelia st - Shields lake dr - Boat Lake dr This is a high pedestrian area and 30+ kids daily use it to walk to LHJ elementary.
Details
- Is your concern within a school zone?
- Yes
History
- January 16, 2026The service request is submitted.
- January 16, 2026The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- February 23, 2026The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · January 16, 2026Cityworks ID: 574755
- Staff · February 18, 2026Forwarded your request to Parks and Recreation for comments.
- Staff · February 23, 2026The City of Richmond cannot close the gates requested during the weekdays without studying how closures would impact traffic patterns, including emergency vehicle access. We would encourage residents to utilize sidewalks when walking to and from schools. Where sidewalks are not present, please communicate desired sidewalk improvements through 311.