Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

02/27/2025

⚠️Reminder: Applications are still being taken for the Chesterfield County Farmers Market!

Submit your application online! Chesterfield.gov/FarmersMarket

Want to be a vendor in the Chesterfield County 2025 Farmers Market?
📄Submit your application online! Chesterfield.gov/FarmersMarket

🍓We’re looking for vendors who are agriculturally based or make their own products. Ideally, vendors can commit to attend most weeks.
Market details:
• Wednesdays, May 7-Sept. 24
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Chesterfield County Government Complex: 6701 Mimms Loop

02/26/2025

On March 22, 1622, the peace between English colonists and the Powhatan Confederacy collapsed in a violent uprising. Join Henricus Historical Park on Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., to explore this pivotal event.

⚒️ Living history demonstrations of ironworkers, blacksmiths & more
📜 Falling Creek Ironworks exhibit
🚐 Van tours to the Ironworks site (sign up at Visitor Center)

02/26/2025

We're loving the warm weather over here! Who else has been hitting the trails this week?🙋

The Spring-like week continues with highs in the 60s to lower 70s most of the week. Friday is a bit cooler behind a cold front with much cooler temps arriving by Sunday. Dry weather continues most of the week apart from scattered showers on Thursday.

02/25/2025

Our annual Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival kicks off Thursday, March 13! 🌍✨ Thursday is the only showing left with tickets available, so save your seat now! 🚵‍♂️

Showings:
📽 Thursday, March 13, at James River High School
💲 $7 per ticket | Course 46479

🎟 Tickets must be purchased in advance. Get your tickets by registering under "Programs" at www.chesterfield.gov/Parks.

02/25/2025

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Altrusa Capital City of Virginia, whose generosity keeps our Little Free Library at Bensley Park filled with new and like-new books.

📚Thanks to their support, children in our community have access to great reads and a great spot to pause and enjoy a book!

02/24/2025

Experience history through music tomorrow with us!

Join this Virginia Opera event for a powerful musical journey through the civil rights movement with A Loving Community! This free 60-minute program features music and historical moments from the 1950s and 1960s, including excerpts from the upcoming opera Loving v. Virginia.

📍 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m. at Chesterfield Baptist Church | Ages 15+ (Free event!)

Save your spot at www.chesterfield.gov/parks with course 46102.

02/24/2025

02/22/2025

Get Moving for !

It may not be as warm as we’d like, but hey—it’s warmer than earlier this week! ❄️☀️ Whether it’s a quick stroll or a long adventure, your pup will love a brisk walk today.

So grab that leash, step outside, and enjoy some fresh air with your furry friend!

02/21/2025

✨ The Black History Month Vendor Fair is Tomorrow!

Join us and The Richmond Night Market for a day of music, art, shopping, and community as we celebrate Black History Month! 🖤🎶🛍️

📍Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center

Don’t miss out on this vibrant event—come support local vendors and enjoy a day of culture and creativity!

02/21/2025

🌟 Mark your calendar for the All Abilities Fair!

Looking for fun activities to take part in? Come explore a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities at the All Abilities Fair! 🎨🎶⚽

✅ Learn about art, music, sports, and more
✅ Connect with local vendors
✅ Discover programs for all ages and abilities

📍 Saturday, May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds | Free event - All ages welcome.

02/21/2025

⚽️🥎⚾️🥍🏑 If your league or association plays or practices on a Parks and Recreation field, the latest field status information is now available through the Statusfy platform. Use the app or website for real-time updates on field availability and closures. For more information and links visit: https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5834

02/21/2025

🎥 Don't miss this exciting segment from ABC 8News - WRIC featuring Tonya Leabough, Principal Recreation Specialist with Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation, and Adrienne Johnson, Co-Founder of The Richmond Night Market.

🛍️They share details about the Black History Month Vendor Fair happening this Saturday, Feb. 22!

As part of honoring Black History Month this February, 8News got a visit on Monday morning from coordinators with an upcoming vendor market and fair that aims to celebrate local Black-owned busines…

02/20/2025

🌟 Check Out the Therapeutic Recreation table at Beulah Recreation Center!

Stop by to grab program flyers, explore fidgets, and pick up a small department tote bag! (🔔Limited amount)

Need sensory bags? They’re available for use at all recreation centers! Ask staff at the front desk about them.

02/20/2025

Recycle bins at Rockwood Park have moved but are still available for your convenience.

📣 Attention! 📣

We are expanding the Community Recycling Center at Rockwood Park, and as a result, the recycling bins have been temporarily relocated. ♻️

➡️ Please follow the directional signs at the park to the drop-off area!

Check out the link below for more information on our Convenience Centers in Chesterfield.

https://www.chesterfield.gov/Recycling

Central Virginia Waste Management Authority
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

02/20/2025

Due to adverse weather and county offices opening at noon, Parks and Recreation programs and activities that begin before noon on Thursday, Feb. 20 are canceled.

🔔 UPDATE! 🔔

❄️Chesterfield County Government Offices and Convenience Centers will now open at noon today, Feb. 20. Designated staff must report to work as usual.

All Chesterfield Courts will close for today, Feb. 20, and all dockets will be rescheduled.

Employees should check for county updates prior to reporting to their worksite as changing weather conditions may impact their status. 📲

For the latest updates, check the county’s social media sites and/or chesterfield.gov/StormInformation

02/19/2025

🎉 Celebrate Black History Month with Us!

📢 Black History Month Vendor Fair is back for its second year! Join us and The Richmond Night Market this Saturday, Feb. 22, at Beulah Recreation Center for a day filled with music, art, shopping, and community.

📍Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center