Midlothian's county parks include Mid-Lothian Mines Park, open 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Robious Landing on the James. Parks information: 804-748-1623.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Park details come from Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation facility pages and Virginia State Parks, linked throughout. Parks information: 804-748-1623.

Midlothian’s parks are run by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, because Midlothian is unincorporated. The county lists 41 miles of trails countywide. Close to home are a coal-mining history park in the old village, a James River landing for paddlers and fishermen, and the county’s oldest park on Courthouse Road. Pocahontas State Park, with more than 90 miles of trails, is in Chesterfield too.

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County parks in and near Midlothian

Park Address Size Best for
Mid-Lothian Mines Park 13301 N. Woolridge Road 44 acres Mine ruins, pond, boardwalk, history trail
Robious Landing Park 3800 James River Road 102 acres Canoe and kayak launch, fishing, 3.4 miles of trails
Midlothian Village Park 13801 Westfield Road 6 acres A short walk; 0.3 mile of unpaved trail
Huguenot Park 10901 Robious Road 53 acres Playground for Katie and Friends, azalea garden, courts
Rockwood Park 3401 Courthouse Road 171 acres Nature center, dog park, archery range, trails
Irvin G. Horner Park 17701 Genito Road, Moseley Not listed Ball fields, trails, recycling drop-off
River City Sportsplex 13030 Genito Road Not listed Tournament fields, county events

Mid-Lothian Mines Park

Open 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. The county opened the 44-acre park in 2004 around the cut stone ruins of the Mid-Lothian coal mines, where, the county says, the first commercially mined coal in America was dug after coal was found near the Huguenot settlement around 1701. A boardwalk and trails circle the pond the county calls Loch Lothian. Tours and programs: 804-751-4946. It is also the site of the Midlothian District holiday tree lighting; see our Christmas page.

Robious Landing Park

The county’s James River access for kayaking, canoeing, rowing and fishing. It has a boat slide for nonpowered craft, a floating dock, picnic shelters, playgrounds, sand volleyball and restrooms, and it is on the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Bird and Wildlife Trail. James River High School is next door.

Trail closure: the county says heavy rain and a high river washed out a section of the trail along the James. That stretch is closed indefinitely until it can be replanted.

Rockwood Park

The county’s oldest park, at Courthouse and Hull Street roads. It has seven lighted ball fields, lighted basketball and tennis courts, pickleball, the Ruff House Dog Park, an archery range, an orienteering course, garden plots, an arboretum, hard and soft surface nature trails and the Rockwood Nature Center.

Huguenot Park

A flat, wooded 53-acre park on Robious Road with an azalea garden, a fitness trail, soccer and football fields, picnic shelters and A Playground for Katie and Friends. Park information: 804-748-1892. It has a recycling drop-off; see our trash guide.

Pocahontas State Park

Virginia’s Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, covers 7,919 acres around Swift Creek Lake and Beaver Lake. It has more than 90 miles of trails: about 10 miles for hiking only, more than 44 miles of directional mountain bike trails and about 33 miles of multiuse trails and forest roads. There are also campsites, cabins, yurts, boating and an aquatic center in summer. The park is open daily until dusk; Virginia State Parks charges a daily parking fee. Check trail status before riding after rain.

Dog rules

On county-owned land, a dog must be on a physical leash connected to its owner, except in a designated and posted off-leash area, according to Chesterfield Animal Services.

Trail maps and reservations

Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Mid-Lothian Mines Park?

Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road, is open 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day, according to Chesterfield County. Tour and program information is at 804-751-4946.

Where can I put a kayak in the James River near Midlothian?

Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road, has a boat slide for canoes and kayaks and a floating dock. It is for nonpowered craft only.

Is there a dog park near Midlothian?

Yes. Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road, has the Ruff House Dog Park. Dogs on county land must be on a leash everywhere except a posted off-leash area.

Is the river trail at Robious Landing Park open?

No. The county says erosion from heavy rain and a high river washed out a section of the James River trail at Robious Landing, and it is closed indefinitely.

How many miles of trails does Pocahontas State Park have?

More than 90 miles, including more than 44 miles of mountain bike trails, according to Virginia State Parks. The park is at 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield.