Parks and Recreation Planning and Construction

Cogbill Community Park Master Plan

The master plan of this future park would follow guidelines for a special purpose/community park as recommended by the county’s comprehensive plan and the Parks and Recreation master plan. The address of this property is:

6700 Cogbill Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Parks and Recreation held a series of public meetings to gain insight on community preferences for park character and recreation opportunities. Results of these meetings and the progress of the master plan are available below. Questions and comments will be received throughout the development of the master plan.

Community Meeting - Jan. 31, 2018

• Cogbill Park - Public Meeting One Invitation Notice - January 31, 2018 (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Presentation and Meeting Discussion Documents (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Summary Notes from Public Meeting One - January 31, 2018 (PDF)

Community Meeting - May 16, 2018

• Cogbill Park - Public Meeting Two Invitation Notice (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Future Property Map (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Summary Notes from Public Meeting Two - May 16, 2018 (PDF)

Community Meeting - Nov. 7, 2018

• Cogbill Park - Public Meeting Three Invitation Notice (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Proposal Map (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Concept Map with Photos (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Summary Notes from Public Meeting Three - Nov. 7, 2018 (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Presentation - Nov. 7, 2018 (PDF)

Community Meeting - May 5, 2022

• Cogbill Park - Public Meeting Four Invitation Notice (PDF)
• Cogbill Park - Presentation - May 5, 2022
• Cogbill Park - Summary Notes from Public Meeting Four - May 5, 2022

Fairgrounds Park Master Plan

The Fairgrounds Park Master Plan (PDF) determines the highest and best use of this 78-acre property owned by Chesterfield County. The public process for master plan development engages the community in public meetings, a Technical Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to determine potential park uses. The address of the property is:

10300 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

The adopted plan provides a basis for further study to include an economic feasibility study, phasing based on economic study and a cost assessment for implementation.

Community Meeting - Aug. 1, 2019

• Presentation - 5-28-19 (PDF)
• Presentation to Technical Advisory Committee - 7-18-19 (PDF)
• Concept Map D (PDF)
• Summary Notes (PDF)

Community Meeting - Nov. 18, 2019

• Events Center Concept (PDF)
• Master Plan (PDF)
• Summary Notes (PDF)

Technical Advisory Committee - Jan. 31, 2020

• Summary Notes (PDF)

Public Meeting - March 5, 2020

• Fairgrounds Park Master Plan (PDF)

Ficke Park Proposed Project

The proposed Ficke Park, located at 7020 Conifer Road, received public input at the community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10. View the Dale District Park Projects presentation (PDF) for plan recommendations.

Harrowgate Park Relocation

The new elementary school will be located at the existing Harrowgate Park. Parks and Recreation has prepared a conceptual development plan (PDF) to replace park facilities in three ways:

• Area B - Construct a new access driveway and new parking lot to serve the rear of the current park. Access will be from Harrow Drive.
• Area C - Upgrade existing sports fields at Carver Middle School to include lighting, restroom and circulation system. Access via school parking.
• Area D - Purchase and develop 26 acres, adjacent to the park and accessed from 4000 Cougar Trail, to include trails, picnic area, shelter, restroom, playground and open play area.

Community Meeting - Sept. 11, 2018

• Harrowgate Park - Public Meeting Invitation Notice - Sept. 11, 2018 (PDF)
• Harrowgate Park - Summary Notes - Sept. 11, 2018 (PDF)

Kiwanis Park

View the proposed development plans of the undeveloped Kiwanis Park (PDF), featuring community gardens and other recreation facilities, at the site located at 12321 Richmond Street, Chester, VA 23831.

Two open-house style community meetings regarding Kiwanis Park were held on Thursday, June 29 and Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at St. John's Episcopal Church (12201 Richmond St., Chester, VA 23831). 

In addition to these community meetings, community members were able provide public comment by completing a Kiwanis Park site survey. Comments that are gathered assist the county in better understanding the community's vision for potential park sites.

For questions, contact Parks and Recreation by email or by calling 804-748-1623.