recreation
Community Celebrates Opening of New Cogbill Park
Chesterfield County residents gathered May 12 for the ribbon-cutting celebration of Cogbill Park, a new Dale District recreational facility featuring an inclusive playground, basketball and pickleball courts, and a walking trail.
Fall Line Trail Groundbreaking Launches Regional Path Project
Groundbreaking ceremony on October 7 officially launched construction of the Fall Line Trail's southern section, a 9.5-mile shared-use path connecting Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Chesterfield County.
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.
Community Cup Soccer Tournament Returns to Chesterfield
The Community Cup, a free regional soccer tournament featuring food trucks, live entertainment, and first responder engagement, returns to River City Sportsplex on October 3, 2026.
Richmond Ice Box Opens New Rink in Chesterfield
Richmond Ice Box, a new 49,000-square-foot ice hockey facility operated by Chesterfield Sports Enterprises, opened in July 2026 at 13100 Tredegar Lake Parkway in Chesterfield, offering youth and adult hockey programs and skating.
NoVa Padel Firm Buys Midlothian Tennis Club, Plans Court Conversions
Epic Padel, an Arlington-based racquet sports company, has purchased Midlothian Tennis Club in Chesterfield and will rebrand it as Epic Athletic Club while converting some courts from tennis to padel.
New Boat Launch Coming to Falling Creek
Chesterfield County Parks will build a new boat launch and parking facility at Falling Creek on the James River, replacing the current launch at Dutch Gap, with completion expected in summer 2028.