Les Boulefrogs Petanque Club of Virginia

08/24/2026

Kerry and Steve from the Tucson Pétanque Club in Tucson Arizona visited Les Boulefrogs yesterday! It was a beautiful day for Pétanque.

08/21/2026

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the next phase of the Chimborazo Playground community conversations. Over the past several months, Councilmember Cynthia Newbille and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) have been working with the community to determine....

08/13/2026

08/04/2026

Community Survey – Future of the Petanque Courts
The future of the pétanque courts at Chimborazo Park will be decided by the survey in this post.
Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) began construction on additional Petanque courts after years of growth in our club. The project was nearly complete when construction was paused to allow for additional community input.
Following three public meetings and community feedback, PRCF has presented three options for moving forward. The survey results will determine the final decision.
All three options include restroom and water fountain improvements. Options 1 and 2 also include replacement of the children's playground equipment.
Option 1
• Completes the new courts that are already about 85% finished.
• Keeps the existing courts.
• Uses funding that has already been approved and budgeted.
• Replaces the playground equipment.
Option 2
• Removes the nearly completed courts.
• Renovates the existing courts, although past drainage issues are very likely to remain.
• Replaces the playground equipment.
Option 3
• Removes the nearly completed courts.
• Delays any court improvements until a future park master plan and future funding become available.
• Includes only the restroom and water fountain improvements at this time.
We encourage everyone to review the information and complete the survey if you feel you have a vested interest. The survey to register your vote closes at 11:59 pm August 21 (Eastern Time). Thank you for taking the time to participate in the future of Chimborazo Park.
Survey Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc249HcKSBjdXVrhq-fyMCC0fJVIJD86BystES6iAbT-JAF0A/viewform
And if you prefer, here is a QR code to the same place:

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the next phase of the Chimborazo Playground community conversations. Over the past several months, Councilmember Cynthia Newbille and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) have been working with the community to determine....

07/25/2026

Our coaches Etienne Melloni and Dan Koach with help from Mark Rankin have been teaching pétanque in the PRCF’s Summer camp program. After the teaching was done, we held the First Annual Richmond City Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Summer Camp Tournament. This was held at the courts in Chimborazo Playground on July 23rd. Everyone had a blast, players, spectators and coaches! Thanks to the Parks Department coordinators for helping facilitate this event and to all the Boulefrogs who came to encourage the players. Congratulations to all the players!

07/22/2026

07/03/2026

Join us for the NE Regional Mixed Triples Tournament at Bryant Park!
Limited spots available, register now before it fills up!

06/30/2026

Thanks to all who came this past Sunday to the club tournament - what a great turnout in the rain. Frog tough! And special thanks to everyone who came early to help get ready! Congratulations to the Winners: 1st: Mara. 2nd: Chris. 3rd: Laura.
The potluck was fun and the food was delicious.