Scenic boardwalk expands in park near Short Pump
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Tuckahoe Creek Park in Henrico. Image: Courtesy of Henrico County
Henrico's scenic Tuckahoe Creek Park is now 21 acres bigger thanks to a land donation from local real estate firm Wilton Companies.
Why it matters: The park's signature boardwalk will grow as part of the acquisition.
The big picture: Tucked away just off Lauderdale Drive near Short Pump, Tuckahoe Creek Park has long been a nature-lovers paradise in a surprising, suburban-adjacent area.
- Its signature feature is a custom boardwalk that winds along the creek and attracts anglers and bird-watches from across town.
Zoom in: At a Monday event celebrating the donation, county officials said they plan to add a new boardwalk and create a new trailhead called Wilton Landing.
- The county will also add educational signage highlighting the land's historic uses, such as coal mining and railroads.
What's next: The county is in the process of creating a master plan for the park. To join the conversation, hit up their next community meeting on Thursday at 6:30pm at the Lakewood Retirement Community.