Uncharted Chesterfield

Enjoy the Water in Chesterfield County

Chances are wherever you’re located in Chesterfield County, you’re close to a beautiful body of water. From kayaking, canoeing, power boating, fishing, or walking along waterside trail, you can use...

Dutch Gap Conservation Area Guide

Encircled by an oxbow channel and nestled along the James River in Chesterfield County, the Dutch Gap Conservation Area protects important natural resources and wildlife while providing visitors a peaceful...

A Guide to Henricus Historical Park

In 1611, English soldier Sir Thomas Dale and his 300 men constructed their new home, Henricus, the second successful English settlement built in the New World. 400 years later, visitors...

District Spotlight: Midlothian

As far as the origins of the district’s name, the prevailing story is that two brothers from East Lothian and West Lothian in Scotland founded the original village where Midlothian...

District Spotlight: Bermuda

Nestled between the James and Appomattox rivers, the Bermuda District fosters curiosity and exploration for local families and visitors with its more than 2,200 acres of parks, trails, historic areas...

District Spotlight: Clover Hill

The Clover Hill District is in the heart of Chesterfield County, bordered only by other Chesterfield districts. Home to various schools, golf courses, the River City Sportsplex, the idyllic Swift...

District Spotlight: Matoaca

Matoaca is Chesterfield’s largest district, the northern boundary of which touches all of the county’s other districts. It is bordered to the south by the Appomattox River. The district is...

District Spotlight: Dale

With its southwestern border neighboring a large portion of Pocahontas State Park, the Dale District exemplifies all the active lifestyle opportunities available in Chesterfield County.