Programs
Recreation Opportunities, Experiences and Programs
Parks and Recreation enhances the quality of life for citizens and visitors by offering recreation opportunities, experiences and programs. Register online for the wide variety of recreation services offered. The program guide (PDF) outlines the sports and athletics, classes, special events, therapeutic recreation, outdoor adventures, programs for older adults, nature exploration, summer camps and historical interpretation opportunities. View the program evaluation form (PDF) and the program medical and liability release form (PDF).
Course Proposals
Have an idea for a new course? Call 804-751-4134 and be prepared to provide the requested course proposal requirements (PDF).
Registration
Online Registration
Register online for courses and programs and pay with a credit card. Once registered for an online account, you are automatically added to our mailing list.
Mail Registration
Download the program registration form (PDF) for the program guide and mail the completed form with payment (check or money order; no cash, please) to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Phone Registration
Call 804-748-1623 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); please have a credit card available (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa).
On-site Registration
Visit the Parks and Recreation Administration Office (12140 Harrowgate Road, Chester, VA 23831) during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.); for activities located at our recreation centers, registrations can be made on-site at the respective recreation center.
Mailing List
Create your online account and you will be provided the options to receive our seasonal guide in the mail along with periodic email notifications of upcoming special events and registration seasons.
Payment
Payment for all registrations is due in full at the time of the registration. Checks should be made payable to Chesterfield County Treasurer. We accept the following credit cards:
- American Express
- Discover
- Master Card
- Visa
Refunds
Refunds are made when courses are full or canceled. If a change in day, time or location prohibits you from attending, we will be happy to refund you for the portion of the course missed. Simply make your request at least one week prior to the start of the program. All other refund requests must be made in writing three days prior to the start date of the program. Non-recoverable costs are not refundable.
Summer 2023 Program Registration
Program Guide - Summer 2023
- 50+ Active Lifestyles (PDF)
- Adult Athletic Leagues (PDF)
- Athletic Groups (PDF)
- Bensley Recreation Center (PDF)
- Community Programs and Groups (PDF)
- Cooperative Extension (PDF)
- Ettrick Recreation Center (PDF)
- Henricus Historical Park (PDF)
- History Programs (PDF)
- Nature Programs (PDF)
- Nature Programs - Rockwood (PDF)
- Outdoor Adventures (PDF)
- Projects in the Parks (PDF)
- Special Events and Programs (PDF)
- Stonebridge Recreation Center (PDF)
- Summer Camps (PDF)
- Therapeutic Recreation (PDF)
- Youth Athletic Leagues (PDF)
Active Lifestyles Brochure
View the Summer 2023 Active Lifestyles 50+ program brochure (PDF).
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Parks and Recreation
Physical Address
12140 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1623Fax 804-751-4131
Additional Contacts
Adverse Weather and Closing Hotline:
804-748-1001Parks Maintenance:
804-748-1624Parks Operations Office:
9201 Public Works Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832Hours
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.