Why it matters: The once vacant site was said to have inspired William Byrd to name Richmond after the city in England from his 18th century perch atop Libby Hill.
Zoom in: Saturday's opening coincides with the city's third annual weekend-long Jubilation in June Festival, city parks spokesperson Tamara Jenkins tells Axios.
On Saturday — when it moves to Intermediate Terminal with the kids zone inside Dock Street Park — city reps will be onsite asking locals what they'd like to see in the space, Jenkins says.
Plus, rapper Talib Kweli will be headlining with other performances from Rodney Stith, DJ Prolific, and the Trademark Band.
The Jubilation festivities will end with fireworks around 9:15pm.
What's next: Future plans for Dock Street Park include a launch spot for kayaks and canoes, a new connection for the Capital Trail off busy Dock Street and the opening of the James A. Buzzard River Education Center.
