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Parks and Recreation

General Information


Mission Statement

Our mission is to design, construct and maintain quality facilities that serve all citizens in a safe and environmentally friendly manner; to ensure all county citizens are provided a comprehensive system of recreational opportunities; and, to surpass customer expectations by providing exceptional leadership through fiscal, administrative integrity and technological support.


Adverse Weather Hotline

748-1001

Field Closing Status for Athletic Sites - updated weekdays at 4 p.m.


Parks and Recreation Department Office Hours

The department office is open from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on government holidays. Program registration is received between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Office: (804) 748-1623
Web site: www.chesterfield.gov
E-mail: parksrec@chesterfield.gov


Field and Facility Closings

748-1001

Field Closing Status for Athletic Sites - update weekdays at 4:00p.m.

Field Closings: Decisions regarding weekday field closings due to weather conditions are not made until 4 p.m. weekdays. Decisions regarding games at outdoor school sites are made by league commissioners.
Facility Closings: If you are not sure about the status of a facility or activity, first call the hotline, then try the appropriate staff, and then Parks and Recreation at 748-1623.


Facility Hours of Operation

Park Maintenance Office:
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday

Park District Offices:
7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Huguenot Park
Rockwood Park
Warbro Complex
Central

Parks/Historical Sites

Appomattox Canoe Launch Dawn to Dusk
Battery Danzler Dawn to Dusk
Bensley Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Brown & Williamson Site By Appointment Only
Chesdin Landing Park Dawn to Dusk
Chester Linear Park Dawn to Dusk
Chester Pocket Park Dawn to Dusk
Harry Daniel Park @ Iron Bridge 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
R. Garland Dodd Park @ Point of Rocks 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Dutch Gap Conservation Area 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Winter hours
7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. – Summer hours
Dutch Gap Boat Ramp Open Daily
Eppington Plantation By Appointment Only (call 748-1623)
Ettrick Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Ettrick Riverside Park Dawn to Dusk
Falling Creek Linear Park Dawn to Dusk
Fernbrook Park 8 a.m. - Dusk
Fort Stevens Dawn to Dusk
Fort Wead Dawn to Dusk
Gates Mill Dawn to Dusk
Goyne Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Harrowgate Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Henricus Historical Park 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday
Howlette Line Dawn to Dusk
Huguenot Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Matoaca Park 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Midlothian Coal Mines Park Dawn to Dusk
Robious Landing Park 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Winter)
5 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Summer)
Rockwood Park 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Rockwood Nature Center Noon – 5 p.m. – Tuesday – Sunday, Summer
Noon – 5 p.m. – Thursday – Sunday, Winter

ATHLETIC COMPLEXES

Bird Athletic Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Clover Hill Athletic Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Greenfield Athletic Complex 7 a.m. - Dark
Hensley Soccer Complex 7 a.m. – Dusk (summer) Closed (winter)
Manchester High Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. OR
After School – 11 p.m.
Midlothian Middle Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Robious Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Ukrop’s Soccer Complex 7 a.m. - Dark
Warbro Athletic Complex 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Woodlake Soccer Complex 7 a.m. – Dusk

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS

Bensley Community Building: Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – noon, Friday
Rentals: 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday – Sunday
Ettrick Community Building:
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – noon, Friday
Rentals: Noon – 10 p.m., Friday
8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday – Sunday

 


Park Numbers and After Hours Parks and Recreation Assistance

During regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., you may call the number listed or you may call the Parks Maintenance Office at 748-1624. After hours and on weekends call 748-1624.

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT I - PARK OFFICE R. GARLAND DODD PARK AT POINT OF ROCKS
530-2459 (office) 241-8819 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Appomattox Canoe Launch
  • Brown and Williamson
  • Ettrick Park
  • Ettrick Riverside Park
  • Fort Wead
  • Howlette Line
  • Lake Chesdin Park
  • Matoaca Park
  • R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT II - PARK OFFICE HARRY G. DANIEL PARK AT IRON BRIDGE
271-7554 (office) 370-0976 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Bensley Park
  • Falling Creek Linear Park
  • Gates Mill Park
  • Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
  • Stratton Park
  • Ukrop's Soccer Complex

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT III - PARK OFFICE ROCKWOOD PARK
276-6661 (office) 370-0979 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Clarendon Park
  • Davis Athletic Complex
  • Fernbrook Park
  • Monacan Complex
  • Providence Creek Park
  • Rockwood Park

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT IV - PARK OFFICE HUGUENOT PARK
323-1700 (office) 370-0981 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Huguenot Park
  • Greenfield Athletic Complex
  • Mid-Lothian Coal Mines Park
  • Midlothian Complex
  • Robious Complex
  • Robious Landing Park

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT V - PARK OFFICE WARBRO ATHLETIC COMPLEX
639-8004 (office) 380-1840 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Clover Hill Athletic Complex
  • Eppington Plantation
  • Hensley
  • Irvin J. Horner Park
  • Manchester High Complex
  • Warbro Athletic Complex
  • Woodlake Complex

MAINTENANCE DISTRICT VI - PARK OFFICE CENTRAL SHOP
717-6157 (office) 380-8245 (cell)

PARK/COMPLEX

  • Battery Danzler
  • Bird Athletic Complex
  • Chester Linear Park
  • Chester Pocket Park
  • Dutch Gap Landing & Conservation Area
  • Fairground Grounds
  • Fort Stevens Historical Park
  • Goyne Park
  • Harrowgate Park
  • Henricus Historical Park
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Lowe's Soccer Complex

Facility Reservations

Bensley Community Building 275-5321
Ettrick Community Building 526-5596
Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall 748-1126
Horseback Riding Ring 748-1126
*Picnic Shelters 751-4696

*Picnic shelter reservations are available at these locations:
  • Ettrick Park
  • Goyne Park
  • Harrowgate Park
  • Huguenot Park
  • Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
  • R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
  • Robious Landing Park
  • Rockwood Park

At Your Service

Athletic Programs Therapeutic Recreation
Bill Carlson 748-1128 Kelly Davis 751-4134
Kelly Thompson 748-1122 Historical Programs
Susie Owens 751-4199 Holly Rush 796-7191
Scott Tingen 751-4602 Bryan Truzzie 751-4946
Paul Wilmoth 748-1130 Chesterfield Museum Complex: 777-9663
Milton Marsh 751-4903 Nature Programs
Meghan Fuller 318-8721 Mark Battista 706-9690
Community Buildings Judy Brown 745-7020
Bensley: David Potter 275-5321 Nature Center 674-1629
Ettrick: Tonya Branch 526-5596 Outdoor Adventure Programs
Community Recreation Noel Losen 748-1129
Dave Caras 748-1132 Kristi Orcutt 706-2734
Jackie Maclin 748-1123 Greg Velzy 748-1124
Mark Pinney 748-1992 Challenge Course 751-4133
Older Adults    
Judy Jones 751-4135    


Nondiscrimination/Inclusion Statement

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department provides opportunities and recreation programs which are open and accessible to all citizens in the county regardless of sex, religion, socioeconomic status and/or level of physical or mental ability.

Please give us at least three weeks notice prior to the class or program start date to make reasonable accommodations. Please call us at 748-1623.

Citizens with hearing impairments may call the department via the Virginia Relay Service

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