COLONIAL HEIGHTS RECREATION & PARKS
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS

Park Hours:

• 7:00 am to 9:00 pm (April 1- October 31)
• 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (November 1- March 31)

Picnic Pavilions may be reserved beginning the first working day of January (current year) for all Parks. Pavilions, which may be reserved, are 2 Large Pavilions at White Bank Park, 1 Pavilion at Berberich Park (Fort Clifton), and 1 Pavilion at Lakeview Park. Individual Pavilions at White Bank Park, and Berberich Park (Fort Clifton), which seat up to 8 people, are available on first come first serve basis.  Grills are provided as well as trash receptacles. Park restrooms and electricity are available for use April 1-October 31 only.

Pavilion Fee Rental Information:   

To be classified as City Resident, City Business, or City Non-Profit Organization, the Principal residence, Office, or Place of Business must be located within City Limits of Colonial Heights.

White Bank Park:

The park consists of 22 acres which overlook Swift Creek, and is located across from Tussing Elementary School on White Bank Park Road.  The park includes two picnic pavilions which accommodate 200 - 300 people each, and 8 individual picnic shelters for smaller groups. It also provides the following:

• 2 Horseshoe Pits
• Boat Ramp/Canoe Launch
• 2 Playground Areas
• Restrooms
• 2 Volleyball Courts
• Multi-Purpose Play Area
• Scenic Overlook
• Fishing Pier

Thomas Graves and Brian Smith, Facilities Groundskeepers II and Wyatt Brooks, Horticulturist for the City of Colonial Heights, plant a Red Maple at White Bank Park Pavilion # 1. The tree was donated by Crater Hospice as a "Memorial Tree".

Berberich Park / Fort Clifton:

Behind Tussing School on Brockwell Lane - 24 Acres overlooking the Appomattox River 1 Picnic Pavilion (accommodates 60 people)

Earthworks criss-cross Park as site of Fort Clifton where 5 Union ships sailed Confederate Troops on June 11, 1864. The Confederate Battery with cannon emplacements remained in Confederate hands as the cannons drove the Union attackers away.  Site of Fort Clifton Arts & Crafts Festival each May.

The park also provides the following:

• Fishing Pier
• Amphitheater
• Band Shell
• Restrooms
• Playground/Ballfield
• Water/Electricity
• 3 Individual Picnic Shelters
• Scenic Overlook Hiking Trails

Lakeview Park:

Located at Swift Creek Lake on Lake Avenue off the Boulevard - 2.7 Acres on Swift Creek Lake. 1 Picnic Pavilion (accommodates 60 people). No gasoline powered boats allowed. The park also provides the following:

• Boat Ramp/Canoe Launch
• Fishing Dock
• Tennis Courts
• Playground Equipment
• Water/Electricity
• Individual Picnic Tables (seats 6-8 people)

Lakeview Park has been developed through Community Donations from Civic Organizations, Businesses and Individuals with less than 5% of City Funds being utilized in its development.

Floral Avenue Park:

Located at the corner of E. Westover and Floral Avenue - .3 acres.  This park includes:

• Tot Lot
• Playground Equipment
• Basketball Goal

Wakefield Park:

Located on Wakefield Avenue between E Street and F Street - .4 acres  This park includes:

• Tot Lot
• Playground Equipment

Edinborough Park:

Located in Edinborough Subdivision off Conduit Road - 2.5 Acres.  This park includes:

• Tot Lot
• Playground Equipment
• Basketball Goal
• Picnic Shelter

• Tot Lot
• Playground Equipment
• Trails

Services are held each Memorial Day and Veterans Day by the Veterans of Foreign War and American Legion.