Recreation & Parks

Are you ready for Summer?

Summer Camp Registration began Saturday, March 13.
Limited spaces are still available. Check out the Summer Camp page and the Summer Blast page for details!

NEW! Online Registration Tutorial and FAQ's

Online registration is available for FREE programs (that require registration). Here are some documents that will help you with the registration process. For additional assistance, call 501-5960.

• Online Registration Tutorial (PDF)
• Online Registration Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Online Registration website

"At Your Leisure"

The Winter/Spring 2010 "At Your Leisure" guide is now available!
To download a PDF copy of the At Your Leisure guide, click here. You can also pick up a copy at any of our Recreation Centers, Henrico County Public Libraries, or area Food Lion, Kroger, and Ukrop's stores. Would you like to receive a copy in the mail? Call 501-7275 to be added to our mailing list, or send us an email!

Registration for Winter/Spring 2010 is now Open!
For details about how to register for a class, trip, or program, see the Class Registration page.

Click here for a list of classes that have filled for the current session.

Inclement Weather
For Henrico Recreation and Parks closings and updates, please call the Inclement Weather Hotline at 501-5132.

Upcoming Events

Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra
For all ages. Join us as we present the Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra to shake off the winter blues and get ready for the arrival of spring! "This is not your grandfather's big band!" Come out for an evening of big band music for the entire family! Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5138.

Sat, Mar 20, 7:30 p.m.
Henrico Theatre. Free. Call for reservations.

Family Game Night at Dorey
For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come on out with the family and play board games for all ages. Twister, scrabble, mancala, and jumbo jenga are some of the games you can play. Prizes for winners! Information: Dorey Rec. Center, 795-2334.

1BE.141515 Tue, Mar 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Dorey Recreation Center. Free.
Registration required and available online. 

An Evening With Mountainfilm

Each year in Telluride, Colorado, Mountainfilm celebrates cultures unique to mountain communities with an international rendezvous of legendary mountaineers, environmentalists, filmmakers, authors, scientists, and artists. The mission of Mountainfilm is to educate and inspire audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, and environments worth preserving. Don't miss this opportunity to view incredible outdoor films! Information: Dee Donnelly, 501-5147 or Hallie Boisseau, 501-5807.

Fri, Mar 26, 7-9:30 p.m.
Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Free!

ComedySportz for Children! (Spring Forward Children's Series)
Be a part of improvisation fun with ComedySportz. This first performance in our series is fun for the entire family - everyone gets to participate! Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5859 or Jen Watkins, 328-4491. 

Sat, Mar 27, 10:30 a.m.
Henrico Theatre. Free. Call for reservations.

A History of Women at the Clarke-Palmore House
For all ages. In celebration of Women's History Month, explore the lives of three generations of women who made their home from 1855-1999 on Marion Hill. Information: Sheryl Mays, 652-3409.

Sun, Mar 28, 1-4 p.m.
Clarke-Palmore House Museum. Free.

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21st Annual Henrico 5K Run
For all ages. The 5K run is sponsored by Henrico Recreation and Parks in cooperation with the Innsbrook Owners Association and the Richmond Road Runners. Awards will be given to the top three overall males, the top three overall females, and the top three finishers in each of the 13 age divisions. The first 200 runners registered will also receive a t-shirt!

To register, runners must submit an official 5K registration form (can be photocopied) and payment. The entry fee is $10 for pre-registration and $15 for on-site registration. Pre-registration can be made in person or by mail and will be accepted from January 25 through April 1. Race registration forms are available here. Registration and check-in for runners will be held from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at the Shoppes at Innsbrook off of Dominion Blvd. Information: Jeannie Murray, 501-5121.

Mail to: Annual Henrico 5K Run Registration
P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775

1AE.074902 Sat, Apr 3, 9 a.m. Rain or shine.
Innsbrook Corporate Center.

Construction Projects

• Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

The Division of Recreation and Parks has several projects that are "under construction."
For more information on these projects, see the Construction Projects page.