Mayor Dwight C. Jones has announced the launch of the city of Richmond’s first smart phone application. RVA Parks was launched during the ‘Get Healthy – Stay Healthy’ Health Expo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 28. This easy to use application provides searchable information, maps and directions to city parks, playgrounds and community centers using the following search criteria:  ·         Athletic Fields ·         Baseball/Softball Fields ·         Basketball Courts ·         Community Centers ·         Lighted Areas ·         Playground Shelter or Park house ·         Restrooms ·         Swimming/Spray Pools ·         Tennis Courts ·         Tot Lots, and Walk/Exercise Trails “This mobile app allows city residents and visitors alike to gain detailed information about our city’s great parks, facilities and amenities, while re-emphasizing the City’s efforts of developing new technologies to enhance our customers’ ser