This 205-acre park includes nature trails, picnic areas, mountain-biking trails, and football and baseball fields.

Poor Farm Park

Home to more than 2000 animals representing over 190 species from around the world including many endangered animals such as tapirs, cheetahs, rhinos, tigers, and orangutans. Visit a herd of giraffes up close, and let these gentle giants eat right out of your hand! One of the few zoos to offer this unique experience. Immerse yourself in the budgie aviary and see hundreds of colorful birds as they fly down to perch on your head, arms, and shoulders. Hop aboard the Safari Train and ride into the African Savannah. Get up close and personal with free-ranging animals while receiving a guided tour. Open year-round, Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m

Metro Richmond Zoo

Treetop Zoofari Zip line and Adventure Park is the best outdoor experience in Richmond! Travel tree-to-tree for 2-3 hours over 4000' and through 42 obstacles including 16 zip lines above the Metro Richmond Zoo. www.treetopzoofari.com #zipthezoo See the Zoo from a whole new level!

Treetop Zoofari Zip line and Adventure Park

Eppington Plantation, built around 1770, was the home of Francis Eppes VI, who married the half-sister of Thomas Jefferson’s wife. Jefferson admired the plantation on the Appomattox River and visited often. Together, the Foundation and the Parks and Recreation Department manage about 400 acres of the original plantation, to develop plans and interpret the site. Restoration of the house has begun and while it is not open to the public on a regular basis, except on a one time basis in the fall of each year (Eppington Day), it may be seen by appointment by calling the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department at 804-741-4946. Open to small groups by reservation only.

Eppington Plantation

Dorey Park and Recreation Center is a 400-acre park with everything from disc golf to horseback-riding trails, from a fishing pier to nearly 2 miles of hiking trails. Available for rent, Dorey Recreation Center is an ideal facility for various size gatherings, celebrations, meetings, or retreats. Dorey Recreation Center is located within beautiful Dorey Park. The park includes a large pond with a walking trail, meandering walkways through the woods, a playground, and open space as well as a gazebo and picnic shelters. Dorey Park also has an off-leash dog park, 1 acre in size, with 5 foot enclosed fence with two areas – one for small dogs and the other for larger dogs. A variety of classes and events are offered for both children and adults throughout the year. This location also offers 6 multi-purpose athletic fields and 8 baseball/softball diamonds.


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