Newsletter & Communications Volunteers Needed!
A neighborhood survey showed neighbors want more communication within the community. The association is looking for volunteers to help with storytelling, local updates, and community alerts.
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Stratford Hills Civic Association
RVA's Riverside &
RVA's Riverside &
Forest Community
Neighbors along the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
Who we are
A community of neighbors
We are a community of neighbors who love where we live — the forested community that runs along the James River spanning from Huguenot Flatwater to Pony Pasture, and south all the way to Forest Hill Avenue.
We are not an HOA with rules and regulations. We are open to all neighbors from Stratford Hills. Our priority as an organization is to facilitate communication — both among our neighbors and with the City of Richmond.
Not an HOA
No rules or regulations — open to all neighbors from Stratford Hills.
Along the James
Huguenot Flatwater to Pony Pasture, south to Forest Hill Avenue.
Built on communication
Among neighbors, and with the City of Richmond.
Civic action
Protecting our riverside neighborhood
On May 11, 2026, the Stratford Hills Civic Association sent a letter to the City of Richmond regarding the proposed R2 zoning Code Refresh — and the impact further infill would have on our neighborhood and its tree canopy.
"…we purposefully moved into and steward this livable forest among the extensive wildlife, birdlife and incredible canopy of trees."
More on the proposal: the City's Code Refresh overview · the Richmond Civic League's critique.
Neighborhood news
What's happening around Stratford Hills
4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Was a Hopping Good Time!
The neighborhood's annual Easter egg hunt returned, with separate zones for toddlers and older kids, a prize table, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. All are welcome, including visiting grandchildren.
Read moreStratford Hills History — Who Knew?
A look at the area's deep history — from the Powhatan people through the Revolutionary and Civil War eras — and the forest, old-growth trees, and wildlife that define the neighborhood today.
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Get involved
Join the Stratford Hills Civic Association
We're open to all neighbors from Stratford Hills. Add your name and we'll keep you connected with what's happening around the neighborhood.
Have a story idea? We'd love to hear it — submit it here.