Thanks to Rt. 288, Richmond's new high-speed highway, Founders Bridge residents get the best of both sides of the James River. Centrally located near the midpoint of Rt. 288, Founders Bridge is less than a mile from the road's first exit south of the James. It's an ideal residential location—in an award-winning school district—giving you easy access to the fast-growing far West End, Chesterfield County, and points all over Richmond, near and far.

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Schools: Chesterfield County students who live at Founders Bridge are served by Bettie Weaver Elementary School (378-2540), Robious Middle School (378-2510) and James River High School (378-2420). Powhatan students are served by Powhatan Elementary School (598-5730), Pocahontas Middle School (598-5720) and Powhatan High School (598-5710). In addition, the counties and the City of Richmond boast a number of excellent private and parochial schools within an easy commute of Founders Bridge.

Health and Fitness: A number of well-equipped and comprehensive health and fitness centers can be found within a few miles of Founders Bridge. The East Coast's premier indoor wall climbing facility is also nearby.

Dining: From local ethnic and gourmet restaurants to fast-food and other national chain establishments, a wide range of dining choices can be found along nearby main arteries, such as Midlothian Turnpike and Huguenot Road on the south side of the James River, and Broad Street in the far West End.

Shopping: Three of the Richmond area’s largest shopping malls are just minutes away from Founders Bridge: Stony Point Fashion Park and Chesterfield Towne Center in Chesterfield County, and Short Pump Town Center in the far West End. Bookstores, video stores, local specialty shops, home centers, shopping clubs and much more can also be found nearby. Regional, national and local grocery chains are likewise conveniently located. Even closer, Westchester Commons, part of the Watkins Centre mixed-use development, will be opening this year. This 900,000-square-foot retail center will include national retailers such as Target and Regal Cinemas around the perimeter of the center, with a concentration of small shops along an interior, pedestrian-friendly Main Street.

Healthcare and Emergency Services: Highly respected hospitals, medical centers, clinics and outpatient facilities are located in Chesterfield County not far from Founders Bridge. The nationally recognized VCU Medical College of Virginia operates an extensive outpatient facility in the nearby Bon Air area, and the new Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center is located off Rt. 288 at the Center Pointe Development. Also, the area around Founders Bridge is served by skilled volunteer and professional rescue squads.

Parks and Recreation: Chesterfield County and Powhatan County offer public parks with softball diamonds, tennis courts, exercise trails, picnic areas, boat landings on the James River, and more. Similar offerings in the far West End are also convenient, thanks to the new Rt. 288 extension.

Other Services: Services and amenities such as day care centers, automobile dealerships and service centers, and churches, mosques and synagogues are within a short drive of Founders Bridge.