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Henrico’s Red, White and Lights returns to Meadow Farm on July 4

Posted on June 25, 2024.

Independence Day event to feature Richmond Symphony, laser-light show finale

Henrico County will present its annual Red, White and Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4 at Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road.

Henrico to host annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15 at Dorey Park

Posted on June 4, 2024.

Henrico County will celebrate Juneteenth – also known as “Emancipation Day” or “Day of Freedom” – on Saturday, June 15, with a day of family fun and entertainment

Cheswick Park – Henrico’s first park – reopens with improved trails, playground, restroom facilities, other amenities

Posted on January 31, 2024.

Henrico County’s oldest park has a fresh, modern look – and Fran Shinholser couldn’t be happier.

On Wednesday, she and her daughter, Janis Kouche, headed to Cheswick Park for their daily walk and ended up joining county officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its recent renovation and reopening.

Art Nooks installed at Deep Run, Dorey, Echo Lake parks

Posted on October 7, 2022.

Initiative to be celebrated with free event, art lesson Oct. 9 at Deep Run

Red, White and Lights celebration to return to Meadow Farm on July 4

Posted on June 28, 2022.

Independence Day event to again feature Richmond Symphony, laser-light show

Virtual Brookland meeting Nov. 18 to highlight county’s recreation, mental health services

Posted on November 9, 2020.

Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a discussion about mental health services and recreational programs.

Henrico makes changes at disposal areas, parks to accommodate statewide stay-at-home order

Posted on April 2, 2020.

Henrico County has adjusted the services available at its parks and public-use areas in accordance with Gov. Ralph Northam’s temporary executive order for residents to “stay at home” to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Early Closings & Cancellations for Oct 11

Posted on October 11, 2018.

All libraries, parks and recreation centers will close at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 11.

Henrico park named in honor of late Supervisor Richard W. Glover

Posted on May 16, 2018.

Encompassing initially 33 acres of a nearly 200-acre property in northwestern Henrico, Glover Park provides a tournament-quality sports complex for events and resident use.

Greenwood Park to debut for Ultimate Cup

Posted on February 22, 2018.

The park, along Greenwood Road in northwestern Henrico, features four lighted, synthetic turf fields for soccer, lacrosse and other sports, plus eight sand volleyball courts.

Henrico receives 2017 Playful City USA honor

Posted on May 17, 2017.

Henrico County has been recognized as a 2017 Playful City USA community by KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization that encourages bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all children.

Recreation & Parks Summer Registration Update

Posted on April 23, 2015.

Registration for Recreation & Parks summer programs reopens Saturday, April 25 at 8 am.

Inclement Weather Delayed Opening

Posted on March 6, 2015.

Henrico General government, Public Libraries & Recreation & Parks facilities will open at 10 am, Fri, Mar 6.

Henrico libraries, recreation centers, waste facilities to close at 5 p.m.

Posted on March 5, 2015.

Henrico libraries, recreation centers & landfills will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 5 due to the winter weather.

Rec & Parks 2015 Program Guide

Posted on January 5, 2015.

The Winter/Spring 2015 Program Guide is available for pickup at several locations and online.

Quidditch tournament coming to Dorey Park on Nov. 1-2

Posted on October 28, 2014.

‘Harry Potter’-inspired competition will attract 20 teams across Mid-Atlantic.

Harvest Festival October 18

Posted on October 3, 2014.

Visit historic 19th-century Meadow Farm to celebrate the fall season with traditional harvest-time activities.

Reenactments of historic Henrico battles are this weekend

Posted on September 24, 2014.

Get ready to relive Henrico’s Civil War history when the county commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights.

Henrico to mark historic Civil War battle with reenactments, activities Sept. 27-28

Posted on September 3, 2014.

Henrico County will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights — a battle significant for the role played by African-American soldiers serving in the U.S. Colored […]

Henrico set to mark 150th anniversary of historic battles Sept. 27-28

Posted on August 18, 2014.

Civil War buffs and novices alike can get a front-row seat at the remaking of a key moment in American history. For info & to watch a sneak preview click on

Henrico salutes Tuckahoe All-Stars

Posted on August 12, 2013.

August 11, 2013 CONTACT: Patricia S.O’Bannon, Tuckahoe District Supervisor, Henrico County Board of Supervisors PHONE: (804) 501-4208; (804) 285-4728 Henrico salutes Tuckahoe All-Stars, highlights county’s recreation facilities and programs Henrico […]

U.S. Baseball Championships, Babe Ruth tournaments hit Henrico fields

Posted on July 17, 2013.

Youth baseball, softball events bring thousands of visitors, big economic boost to Henrico area.