Short Pump Park on Pump Road has a dog park, spray park and 1902 schoolhouse. Pouncey Tract Park has 24 pickleball courts. Henrico parks: 804-501-7275.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Henrico County Recreation and Parks and each park’s county page, linked below. Updated when the county changes hours or amenities.
Short Pump’s parks are run by Henrico County Recreation and Parks, and most are open daily from dawn to dusk. The county’s parks directory has maps and amenities for each one; questions go to 804-501-7275.
Who to call
- Henrico Recreation and Parks: 804-501-7275
- Deep Run and Twin Hickory recreation centers: 804-652-1430
- Deep Run School Museum appointments: 804-652-1455
- Reserve a picnic shelter: county reservations page
- Classes and programs: register online
Parks in and near Short Pump
| Park | Address | What is there | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Pump Park | 3329 Pump Road | Dog park, spray park, athletic fields, playground, picnic shelters, 1902 schoolhouse museum, recycling drop-off | Dawn to dusk |
| Pouncey Tract Park | 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen | 24 pickleball courts, athletic fields, accessible and inclusive playground, nature trail, picnic shelter | Dawn to dusk; pickleball until midnight |
| Deep Run Park and Recreation Center | 9900 Ridgefield Parkway | Ponds, walkways, exercise trail, fishing, gazebo, playgrounds, bike pump track, fitness center | Dawn to dusk |
| Twin Hickory Park and Recreation Center | 5011 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen | Walking trails, spray park, two playgrounds, multipurpose field, picnic shelter | Dawn to dusk |
| Tuckahoe Creek Park | End of Ridgefield Parkway, and Old Coach Lane, off Lauderdale Drive | Accessible boardwalk through the Tuckahoe Creek wetlands, fishing, overlooks | Dawn to dusk |
| Echo Lake Park | 5701 Springfield Road, Glen Allen | Fishing lake and pier, half-mile nature trail, playground, picnic shelter | Dawn to dusk |
| Springfield Park | 4600 Springfield Road, Glen Allen | Neighborhood playground and picnic shelter | Dawn to dusk |
Short Pump Park
The neighborhood’s namesake park, at 3329 Pump Road, packs a lot into one site. The dog park has separate small-dog and large-dog areas surfaced with synthetic turf. Handlers must be 16 or older and keep dogs in view; dogs need current license tags, and dogs in heat, sick dogs and aggressive dogs are not allowed.
The spray park runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily in season; it is closed now and reopens in May, with the exact date not yet set. Children must be supervised, and food, pets, bikes and skates stay out of the splash area. The picnic shelter by the football and soccer field can be reserved; the one by the dog park cannot.
The park is also home to the Deep Run School Museum, a two-room schoolhouse built in 1902 that served Short Pump’s white children until 1911, the county says. It opens for special programs and by appointment at 804-652-1455.
Pickleball at Pouncey Tract Park
Pouncey Tract Park is the county’s pickleball hub, with 24 courts that stay open until midnight. It also has athletic fields, a concession stand, a nature trail and an accessible, inclusive playground. The county’s park map shows the layout.
Walking, boardwalks and the pump track
- Deep Run Park has ponds, walkways and an exercise trail, plus a bike pump track: a loop of rollers and berms that riders of any age can work by shifting their weight instead of pedaling. The recreation center’s fitness center is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Tuckahoe Creek Park is an accessible boardwalk through the creek’s wetlands, for walking, nature watching and fishing only. Bikes, skateboards, boats and swimming are not allowed, and pets must be leashed.
- Echo Lake Park has a half-mile nature trail around its fishing lake.
For longer rides, Henrico’s trails page links the paved Virginia Capital Trail, 51.7 miles from Richmond through Henrico and Charles City County to James City County, and the Fall Line Trail, planned as a 43-mile route from Ashland to Petersburg. Neither passes through Short Pump.
Park rules to know
Parks close at dusk unless posted, and after-hours trespassing is prohibited. Leash your pet and pick up after it. The full park rules are in Chapter 14 of the Henrico County Code, and the county’s park tips page covers the basics.
Related guides: things to do in Short Pump this month, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and getting around Short Pump.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a dog park in Short Pump?
Yes. Short Pump Park, 3329 Pump Road, has a dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs on synthetic turf. Handlers must be 16 or older and dogs must have current license tags.
Where can I play pickleball near Short Pump?
Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, has a 24-court pickleball complex. The courts stay open until midnight; the rest of the park closes at dusk.
Are the spray parks in Short Pump open?
Not now. The spray parks at Short Pump Park and Twin Hickory Park are closed for the season and reopen in May, Henrico County says. In season they run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
What are Henrico County park hours?
Henrico parks are open daily from dawn to dusk unless a park lists other hours. Call Recreation and Parks at 804-501-7275.
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