The facility updates include new and enhanced interactive play features, an outdoor education space, accessibility improvements and living exhibits for snakes, frogs, spiders, an eel and other wildlife.
Continue reading Newly reopened Three Lakes Park Nature Center invites community to learn about native wildlife
Henrico County will present its annual Red, White & Lights community celebration of Independence Day on Friday, July 4 Continue reading Henrico’s Red, White & Lights celebration returns to Meadow Farm on July 4
The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” will visit Dorey Park in Henrico County from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 20 and from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Continue reading Revolutionary history rolls into Henrico’s Dorey Park June 20-21
An eager crowd gathered at Pouncey Tract Park on Saturday as Henrico County officials unveiled an addition to the recreation scene: 12 new pickleball courts, representing a growing passion in central Virginia for the sport. Continue reading It’s game on at Pouncey Tract Park: Henrico unveils 12 new pickleball courts
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.
Continue reading Henrico’s Red, White and Lights returns to Meadow Farm on July 4
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 Continue reading Henrico to host annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15 at Dorey Park
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.
Continue reading Cheswick Park – Henrico’s first park – reopens with improved trails, playground, restroom facilities, other amenities
Initiative to be celebrated with free event, art lesson Oct. 9 at Deep Run Continue reading Art Nooks installed at Deep Run, Dorey, Echo Lake parks
Independence Day event to again feature Richmond Symphony, laser-light show Continue reading Red, White and Lights celebration to return to Meadow Farm on July 4
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman and Brookland District Supervisor Dan Schmitt will host a discussion about mental health services and recreational programs. Continue reading Virtual Brookland meeting Nov. 18 to highlight county’s recreation, mental health services
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.
Continue reading Henrico makes changes at disposal areas, parks to accommodate statewide stay-at-home order
All libraries, parks and recreation centers will close at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 11. Continue reading Early Closings & Cancellations for Oct 11
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. Continue reading Henrico park named in honor of late Supervisor Richard W. Glover
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. Continue reading Greenwood Park to debut for Ultimate Cup
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. Continue reading Henrico receives 2017 Playful City USA honor
Registration for Recreation & Parks summer programs reopens Saturday, April 25 at 8 am. Continue reading Recreation & Parks Summer Registration Update
Henrico General government, Public Libraries & Recreation & Parks facilities will open at 10 am, Fri, Mar 6. Continue reading Inclement Weather Delayed Opening
Henrico libraries, recreation centers & landfills will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 5 due to the winter weather. Continue reading Henrico libraries, recreation centers, waste facilities to close at 5 p.m.
The Winter/Spring 2015 Program Guide is available for pickup at several locations and online. Continue reading Rec & Parks 2015 Program Guide
‘Harry Potter’-inspired competition will attract 20 teams across Mid-Atlantic. Continue reading Quidditch tournament coming to Dorey Park on Nov. 1-2
Visit historic 19th-century Meadow Farm to celebrate the fall season with traditional harvest-time activities. Continue reading Harvest Festival October 18
Get ready to relive Henrico’s Civil War history when the county commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of New Market Heights. Continue reading Reenactments of historic Henrico battles are this weekend
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 […] Continue reading Henrico to mark historic Civil War battle with reenactments, activities Sept. 27-28
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 Continue reading Henrico set to mark 150th anniversary of historic battles Sept. 27-28
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 […] Continue reading Henrico salutes Tuckahoe All-Stars