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Lakeside, VA

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Richmond’s suburb with spectacular parks and laid back fare

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Lakeside is a suburb 15 minutes north of Richmond. Although some may think Lakeside is home to a dazzling body of water, this small town is actually dominated by lush parks. These huge green spaces are found on the north, south, and east parts of town. Bryan and Belmont Park offer excellent sports facilities, but the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is the star in Lakeside. These elegant gardens feature a classic domed conservatory with vibrant roses, cherry trees, ponds, and shaded trails.

There are events held here throughout out the year. Lakeside is also known for its twice-weekly farmers market hosted along Lakeside Avenue. This road is also where the majority of the businesses are located. On Lakeside Avenue, you’ll find eclectic shops, a brewery, and the best restaurants for casual eats. Lakeside offers a great location, attracting a variety of residents, especially students, young professionals, and city lovers. Lakeside is convenient to the University of Richmond, Virginia, Commonwealth University, and Downtown Richmond.

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
  • Bryan Park and Nature Center
  • Children's Museum of Richmond
  • Science Museum of Virginia
  • Three Lakes Park & Nature Center

Airports

  • Richmond International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.