Short Pump Park’s new mural reflects on local history, from Pocahontas to the handle that named Short Pump
Untitled Mixed Media painted the mural on decorative walls that were installed in 2018. They originally included mosaics that focused on coal mining and other aspects of the community’s history and evolution. Those have been moved to the park's picnic shelter. Continue reading Short Pump Park’s new mural reflects on local history, from Pocahontas to the handle that named Short Pump
Keep Henrico Beautiful to host fourth annual Plant Native! Festival on Oct. 18
The Plant Native! Festival is a celebration of native plants, the ecosystems they support and local organizations working hard to protect the environment. The event at Dorey Park will feature native plant vendors, information booths and food trucks. Entry is free. Continue reading Keep Henrico Beautiful to host fourth annual Plant Native! Festival on Oct. 18
Henrico to acquire 5.2 miles of historic Kanawha Canal through CSX donation
The canal that extends along the James River dates to 1785 and the founding of the James River Company. George Washington was its honorary president.
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Newly reopened Three Lakes Park Nature Center invites community to learn about native wildlife
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.
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Henrico libraries, recreation facilities, public-use areas to open at noon Saturday due to inclement weather
Henrico County’s public libraries, recreation and parks facilities and public-use areas will open at noon Saturday, Jan. 11, due to the overnight snow. Trash collection on routes that had been Continue reading Henrico libraries, recreation facilities, public-use areas to open at noon Saturday due to inclement weather
‘Culmination of my parents’ dream,’ Taylor Farm Park opens in Sandston
Taylor Farm Park is now open, featuring an array of nature-centered amenities, including mist mounds, an interactive play stream, an “all-wheel” park and more.
With guests overflowing a tent on the park’s event lawn on July 16, county officials celebrated Henrico’s first new park in six years and the first large community park to open in the Varina District in 42 years.
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