
Outdoor Activities in Carson, VA
Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Carson, VA. Get outside and explore.
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Falling Creek Ironworks
Just west of Falling Creek, near present day historic Route 1 lays the remnants of the only pre-20th century bridge still standing in the county. This old stone bridge built in 1826 was largely constructed from stone that may have been salvaged from the blast furnace from the original ironworks....

Central Park Deli
Located at 12744 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester, VA 23831, Central Park Deli is a bustling, popular establishment known for its mouthwatering sandwiches and exceptional service. With a reputation for being consistently busy, the deli offers a genuine and satisfying dining experience to its patrons.

Matoaca Park
This 69-acre park located across from Matoaca Middle School East consists of tennis courts, baseball, softball and football fields and a basketball court. Additional facilities include play equipment and restrooms. About two-thirds of the park is pine and hardwood forest, providing good cover for...

Fort Clifton Park
Best for: Peaceful Picnics, History Buffs, and Nature Lovers: Tucked away on the bluffs overlooking the river, Fort Clifton offers history and tranquility. Surrounded by nature trails and civil war earthworks, this pavilion is ideal for those who want a quiet, scenic escape without leaving the city.



Lake Chesdin Golf & Club
Lake Chesdin Golf Club is the perfect place to host your next corporate events. Whether it’s a offsite meeting, strategic planning session, sales gathering or awards recognition party for your outstanding employees, you’ll find we can provide meeting space, food service and team building golf...

Henricus Historical Park
By joining our team, you help us protect and interpret over 400 years of history. Whether you are passionate about historical preservation, outdoor recreation, or education, there is a place for you in our story.

Howlett Line Park
Howlett Line Park is a 2-acre historical park located in South Chesterfield. The park includes a short unpaved trail which features interpretive signage.

Treetop Zoofari Zip line and Adventure Park
Includes: 1 trip through the course, safety equipment rental, 10-minute training session, access to trained team members if needed, family access to walk along their participant


Goyne Park
Located in Chester next to Ecoff Elementary School, this 49-acre site hosts a variety of athletic activities. The western portion of the park offers fields for football, soccer and baseball, as well as tennis courts, a playground, and picnic shelter. The eastern portion of the park features an...

Pocahontas State Park
7,919 acres. Swift Creek Lake: 225 acres. Beaver Lake: 24 acres. Camp 7 lake: 7 acres.

Ettrick Park
Ettrick Park consists of 28 acres in southeastern Chesterfield. The park serves the Ettrick community by providing a variety of facilities. The Ettrick Recreation Center, which is located within the park, also hosts a variety of programs and events for youths, adults and seniors.

Appomattox River Canoe Launch
Located just below the Brasfield Dam and Appomattox River Water Authority, the Appomattox River Canoe Launch provides a parking area and boat slide for small non-powered craft. This location also serves as the trail head for the John J. Radcliffe Conservation Area, which consists of 97 acres of...

Black Dog Paddle-Chester
They offer SUP yoga fitness tours, waterfowl and wildlife sightseeing tours, group tours, and Eco tours where you search for dolphins and other marine life.

R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
This 176-acre park features several athletic facilities and a diverse natural area. Athletic and picnic areas are concentrated in the upper areas of the park, and access to the lower areas is provided by a system of trails including a floating boardwalk through a freshwater tidal marsh. View the...

Ironbridge Sports Park
WHETHER IT BE A BIRTHDAY PARTY, CORPORATE EVENT OR SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP, WE’VE GOT AN OPTION FOR YOU!

Bird Athletic Complex
Only 3 miles from Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge Softball Complex is Chesterfield County’s elite, dedicated fast pitch complex. Bird Athletic Complex features six fully lit fields, and when paired with Harry G. Daniel Park, makes Chesterfield County the softball capital of the Mid-Atlantic.

White Bank Park
White Bank Park consists of 22 acres overlooking Swift Creek. The park has two rentable pavilions that can accommodate up to 200 people each. There are also eight individual picnic shelters and several multi-purpose play areas.

Chester Linear Park
Chester Linear Park is a strip of land situated in the Chester Village area off of Route 10. This land was formerly a railroad right-of-way which has been adapted for trail use. See the Park Layout (PDF)

Lake Chesdin Boat Landing
This 43-acre site on Lake Chesdin provides a boat slide for launching canoes and kayaks, as well as a dock and pier for fishing and nature observation. The boat landing is located next to Lake Chesdin Park and Chester Linear Park, which are currently undeveloped.

Harrowgate Park
This 35-acre park is near the Carver Middle School and Harrowgate Athletic Complexes. It is surrounded by walking trails and includes a picnic shelter, large open space and playground with a climbing structure, carousel and zip line.



Dutch Gap Conservation Area
Individuals and groups can schedule a private kayak or canoe tour in the tidal lagoon. The tour consists of a 3-hour program (2 hours of paddle time) and includes nature guides, boats, paddles and floatation devices. Minimum age to participate is 7 years old.


Eppington Plantation
Built in 1768 in Chesterfield County, Eppington Plantation served as the residence of Frances Eppes VI, a distinguished farmer and brother-in-law to Thomas Jefferson. In 1989, Chesterfield County accepted the donation of the plantation house, along with 43 acres of land, which included the...