Pocahontas State Park
Chesterfield Police Fatally Shoot Armed Woman in Crisis
Chesterfield County Police fatally shot a woman in her 70s on Woodpecker Road near Pocahontas State Park on October 14 after she emerged from woods armed with a handgun during a mental health crisis.
Week Ahead: Towne Center Meeting and Chesterfield Weekend Events
Chesterfield County's courts close Monday and Tuesday for the holiday, while Thursday brings a community meeting on Towne Center's future and the weekend features a Led Zeppelin tribute, airport open house, and historic mining tours.
Chesterfield Outdoor Fest Draws Families to Pocahontas State Park
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation hosted a free, family-friendly outdoor festival at Pocahontas State Park on Sept. 26.
Weekend Events Celebrate Heritage and Outdoor Fun
Chesterfield County hosts outdoor and heritage celebrations this weekend, including Civil War living history at Point of Rocks and Outdoor Fest at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday.
Pocahontas State Park launches kayak rental kiosks
Pocahontas State Park now offers year-round kayak and paddleboard rentals through automated self-serve kiosks.
Child hospitalized after boat capsizes at Pocahontas State Park
A child was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized on Swift Creek Lake at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, marking the first such incident at the park this season.
Police close Beach Road near Pocahontas Park for search
Chesterfield County police temporarily closed Beach Road near Pocahontas State Park for an undisclosed search operation with armed officers present; the reason and outcome remain unclear.