
Welcome to Henrico County Recreation & Parks!
We are pleased to offer our citizens a variety of programs and activities for all ages, including residents with special needs. From visual arts to nature and outdoors, preschool to senior adults, there is something for everyone!
Our Division also oversees the development, construction, and maintenance of many parks, recreation facilities, athletic complexes, and historic sites throughout Henrico County.
We're celebrating 50 years of recreation & parks! 2019 marks our 50th Anniversary as a government Division. We'll be sharing content from our archives - old photos, park facts, milestones - all year long, so be sure you're following us on our social accounts!
- December 10, 2019
Henrico Theatre - December 12, 2019
Dorey Recreation Center - December 12, 2019
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
- Glover Park
- Belmont Park Master Plan
- Playground Replacement
- Taylor Park
- High School Athletic Field Improvements: Henrico HS
- Available 24/7
- Search by category, age, or location
- Major credit cards accepted (small convenience fee)
- Experiencing an issue? Check our registration FAQs.
Program Guide
Winter/Spring 2020 Program Guides are now available!
Recreation & Parks and Henrico Public Library are offering great programs this fall for all ages. Download a PDF copy for a full list of activities. Registration begins online December 14 at 8am.
Copies are available at our recreation centers, branches of the Henrico County Public Library, and area Food Lion (this is a change) and Wawa stores. View programs through the end of December in our Fall 2019 Program Guide.
Online Registration
View and register for our programs online!
50 Years of Fun: Henrico Recreation & Parks
Learn a little about how we got here in this short 50th Anniversary video.
Internships
A variety of internship opportunities are available with Recreation and Parks for students who are enrolled in an accredited college/university with an appropriate major. Internships are coordinated through Human Resources.
Volunteers
Looking for a way to serve the community? Recreation and Parks has a variety of volunteer positions available. These positions may include daytime, evening, or weekend hours on an as needed basis. Volunteer opportunities are coordinated through Human Resources.
Playful City USA

Henrico receives 2017 Playful City USA honor
County joins neighboring localities in regional recognition
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. Henrico’s designation joins those of the city of Richmond, town of Ashland and counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, New Kent and Powhatan. Collectively, the localities represent the first region fully recognized through the Playful City USA program.