Scout troops meet weekly for most age groups. Wrestling, gymnastics, dance classes, aerobics, swim teams, remote control model aircraft, and car clubs are offered. An 18-hole private golf course with swimming pool and tennis is located just outside of Richlands. For the hiking and cycling enthusiast, the Appalachian Trail, picturesque Burke's Garden, Cedar Bluff, and historical Jewell Ridge are within a reasonable driving distance. Fishing clubs with stocked trout streams and hunting opportunities are available throughout the area.
Downtown Richlands provides a variety of shops and stores.
There are several shopping centers and two shopping mails in the area. The Richlands Mall, Clinch Street, Route 460, Richlands, and The Claypool Hill Mall, Route 460 Claypool Hill. The mayor and council are elected on the second Tuesday in June on even years. The mayor provides leadership in the policy process, presides at council meetings, and is the ceremonial head of the town. The mayor is only authorized to vote in cases of a tie among the six council members.