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Dorey Park and Recreation Center

2999 Darbytown Road | Henrico, VA   23231 | (804) 652-1440 | [email protected]
Description

Available for rent, Dorey Recreation Center is an ideal facility for various size gatherings, celebrations, meetings, or retreats. Dorey Recreation Center is located within beautiful Dorey Park. The park includes a large pond with walking trail, meandering walkways through the woods, a playground, and open space as well as a gazebo and picnic shelters. A variety of classes and events are offered for both children and adults throughout the year.

Dorey Recreation Center serves as a restroom facility and welcome area for the Dorey Park trail connector and the Henrico County portion of the Virginia Capital Trail. The center has visitor information and exhibits highlighting the park and Henrico history.


Dorey Spray Park: Guidelines 
Get Wet, Have Fun, & Be Safe! 

  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Swim diapers are required if necessary
  • Climbing on water features is prohibited.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Running, skating, and cycling are not permitted.
  • Food, drinks, glass containers, and smoking are prohibited.
  • Swimwear and water shoes are recommended.

Dorey Dog Park
Dorey Park also has an off-leash dog park, 1 acre in size, with 6 foot enclosed fence with two areas: one for small dogs and the other for larger dogs. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment of the dog park, please adhere to the Dog Park Regulations:

  • Dog owners are legally responsible for their dogs at all times.
  • Dog parks are for use by dog owners and their dogs only.
  • All dog owners must have current license tags available and dogs free of contagious diseases and parasites.
  • Dog handlers must be in view and in control of their dog(s) at all times. Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Prohibited: dogs in heat, sick dogs, aggressive dogs, gum, smoking, and glass containers.

Dorey Park Connector Trail
Dorey is connected to the Virginia Capital Trail! Guests on the Virginia Capital Trail can now venture nearly ¾ of a mile into Dorey Park. The trail now extends from the back of the park down to the recreation center.

Dorey Disc Golf Course
Looking for a new sport to play? Test your skills at our 18 hole disc golf course! This game is similar to traditional golf, but uses a flying “frisbee-like” disc. One point is counted whenever the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The object is to get the lowest score. View the Dorey Disc Golf Course. For more information or to schedule a tournament, call 501-5127.

Horse Ring & Trails
Dorey Park features approximately five miles of trails designed for horseback riding. A horse ring is available for public use during the week. Horse shows are held by a variety of organizations. Organizations wishing to use the facility for shows may call 501-5127 to make reservations.

VDWF Urban Trout Fishing Program
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWF) is responsible for managing the lake fisheries. Dorey Park is included in the Urban Trout Program of VDWF. The lake receives annual stockings of channel catfish. From November through February, the lake is stocked with catchable-size trout. Anglers are reminded that a trout license is required in addition to a fishing license between November 1 and April 30. Juveniles under age 16 do not need a license. For more information, call the Fisheries Division at (540) 829-6580.

Hours of Operation

Park

Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Spray Park
Open through September 15, 2024. Will re-open in May 2025.
Operating hours: 9am-7pm.
Season subject to change, weather permitting.

Recreation Center

Business Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Available Rental & Program Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8am-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 8am-11pm
Sunday: 1-10pm

Amenities
Baseball/Softball Baseball/ Softball
Concession Concession
Disc Golf Disc Golf
Exercise Trail Exercise Trail
Fishing Fishing
Hiking/Nature Trail Hiking/ Nature Trail
Open Play Area Open Play Area
Picnic Area Picnic Area
Picnic Reservations Picnic Reservations
Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter
Play Equipment Play Equipment
Private Rental Private Rental
Recreation Center Recreation Center
Restrooms Restrooms
Soccer/Football Soccer/ Football
Spray park Spray Park
Tennis Tennis
Programs

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View a full list of programs held at Dorey Park and Recreation Center.

Group Exercise Classes

New process effective September 1, 2024.

  • Fitness classes operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A Group Exercise Access Pass is required to participate in any fitness class. To register for a pass, visit the front desk at the center. You will need to scan in prior to participating in each class.

View the FREE fitness classes at Dorey

Facility Reservations

The facility has numerous rooms available for rent: 

Location Classification Max. Capacity
Henricus Room Grand Ballroom 100
New Market Room Small Room 20
Varina Room Medium Room 40

The site also includes a full-size prep kitchen and a deck.

The parking lot has 100 spaces.

Helpful Links

Park Map
Reserve a Picnic Shelter
Program Registration
Virginia Capital Trail

Special Features

Spray Park

Dog Park

Horse Trails & Ring

Connector Trail to VCT

Map
GIS: RP-PARK-42
Events
Nearby Landmarks
Photo Gallery
360 Photos & Virtual Tour

Kitchen

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Henricus Room

White Oak Room

New Market Room

Varina Room

Virtual Tour of Dorey Baseball Stadium

 
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