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Outdoor Adventures
The Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Outdoor Adventure Section offers a variety of outdoor adventure and nature programs for a diverse ages and skill levels including:
- Archery
- Challenge Course
- Hikes/backpacking
- Kayaking (flatwater and whitewater)
- Nature Programs
- Summer Camps and much more
View this season's programs (PDF). Options available for private groups.
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Calendar of Natural Events
View a month-by-month calendar of events that occur in the natural world each year.
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Chesterfield Challenge Course
Build group dynamics, trust and individual confidence on the Chesterfield Challenge Course.
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Dutch Gap Conservation Area
The Dutch Gap conservation area is 810 acres of diverse woods, wetlands and wildlife, bordered by the beautiful and scenic James River.
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Outdoor Adventure Programs
Offering a premiere source of instruction for 35 years, our adventure programs provide safe and professional classes in everything from family backpacking trips to sea kayaking.
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Rockwood Nature Center
Live animal exhibits, archery, and a nature programs for ages Pre-K through Seniors.
Public Water Recreation Access Web Application
Park maps, driving directions, facility images, and more are at your fingertips, including on mobile devices. Recommended browser for web application is Chrome.
Status of James River - overflow
The Richmond Department of Public Utilities monitors and reports, in real time, pipe overflows along the James River on this interactive map.
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Noel Losen
Outdoor Recreation ManagerPhone: 804-748-1129
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Parks and Recreation
Physical Address
12140 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
Phone: 804-748-1623Fax: 804-751-4131
Helpful Phone Numbers
Parks Maintenance:
804-748-1624Closing Hotline:
804-748-1001
HoursOffice Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.