Description
This 160-acre park is a multi-use facility that includes a nature center and a 5.5 mile long system of trails. The trails are accessible behind the nature center, with two paved wheelchair accessible options. The trails wind through forested uplands, riparian woodlands and beside Gregory’s Pond, a private reservoir, which allows for good viewing of woodpeckers, hawks, and a variety of songbirds.
Turtles sunbathe on logs in Gregory’s Pond. Wood Ducks are also especially common here. Photo Credit: Lisa Mease/DWR
An observant eye will catch a great many other wildlife, including turtles, dragonflies, frogs, and several species of snakes. Also be on the lookout for native orchids and after a rainy spell, mushrooms of every size, shape, and color–even the American jack-o-lantern mushroom that glows in the dark.
Notes:
- Please be mindful of the property lines while exploring Rockwood Park. Gregory’s Pond is viewable from Rockwood’s trails but is otherwise off limits to park visitors.
Wildlife Sightings
161 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Rockwood Park:
- Canada Goose
- Ring-necked Duck
- Bufflehead
- Mourning Dove
- Pied-billed Grebe
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Barred Owl
- Belted Kingfisher
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2026 | 37 | Steve Roble |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 28 | Wendy Ealding |
| 8 Mar 2026 | 3 | Steve Roble |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 40 | Steve Roble |
| 5 Mar 2026 | 30 | Andy Muth |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Birdability Report Available
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events, Visitor/Nature Center
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & Directions
Physical address: 3401 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
From Richmond, head west on VA-195/Downtown Expwy, keep left to merge onto VA-146, merge onto VA-76/Powhite Pkwy, take the Courthouse Rd exit toward SR-653/Courthouse Rd, turn left onto SR-653/Courthouse Rd, and the park entrance will be on the left in approximately 1.5 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- Phone: 804-748-1623
- Email: parksrec@chesterfield.gov
- Visit Website
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.