Parks & Recreation

Click here to view the 2023 Fall Program Guide!

NIGHT AT TUCKER 
The next concert at Tucker Park will be held on September 30th from 3:30-7pm! This event will feature Glen Shelton and Donald Coles. 

MATTHEW SMILES 5K COLOR RUN
Join us for the second annual Matthew Smiles Color Run! Goochland County Parks and Recreation and Matthew Smiles Foundation come together for the 5k Color Run! Matthew Cabral was a young boy that was full of life and love . In December 2020 the the Cabral family and the world lost Matthew to suicide. The Cabral family founded Matthew “Smiles” to help other families find the help they need to recognize and deal with the issue of depression. The funds raised from this race will help with depression and suicide awareness in youth. The race will be held at Hidden Rock Park on Saturday, October 7th starting at 8am; registration is $30.

FALL FESTIVAL 
The annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 28th from noon until 4pm. This family favorite features live music, arts and crafts, bounce houses, and the children's costume contest

RECZONE 
Parks and Recreation offers RECZone after school care at Goochland Elementary and Byrd Elementary School. Registration is done on a per day basis and payment plans are available. This program is exempt from licensure as per Section 22.1 – 289.030 B.6. Register online.

SCHOLARSHIPS 
Parks and Recreation offers scholarships of $150 per season for qualifying individuals. For families looking for assistance with Summer Camp and RECZone, the Goochland Community Action Agency also provides assistance. The Goochland Community Action Agency application should be turned into the Goochland County Social Services Office.  

REGISTER NOW FOR WEATHER ALERTS 
Visit https://goochlandva.us/list.aspx to create an account. Click on the phone or email icon next to the Parks & Recreation - Facility Alerts to register.