Summer in Midlothian 2027: camps, pools and splash pads

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Splash pad details come from Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, school dates from the Chesterfield County Public Schools calendar. The 2027 camp and pool schedules are added as each operator posts them.

Midlothian’s summer starts when Chesterfield County Public Schools let out on Friday, June 4, 2027. The newest free summer spot is the splash pad at The Park at River City Sportsplex on Genito Road, which the county opened in June 2026. Pocahontas State Park, the county’s camps and the library fill out the rest of the season.

What this means for you

• Last day of school: Friday, June 4, 2027 (three-hour early release)
• Summer school starts: Monday, June 21
• Splash pad: River City Sportsplex, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season, free
• Camps and park questions: 804-748-1623

Splash pads

The Park at River City Sportsplex

The county’s “park within a park” opened on June 11, 2026; the 2022 bond referendum set aside more than $17 million for improvements at the Sportsplex. Its facility page lists:

• a 2,000-square-foot splash pad that runs from late spring through the summer
• play areas for ages 2 to 5, 6 to 11 and 12 and up, plus an intergenerational space, mostly on poured rubber surfacing for wheelchairs and strollers
• a heron-themed destination playground, a game space for tweens and teens, an accessible climbing structure and walking and exercise trails
• shaded picnic shelters, first come, first served
• eight family-style restrooms in the middle of the park

Beulah Park

Beulah Park is part of the James M. Holland Recreation Complex at Beulah. Park information: 804-748-1623.

Pools and lakes

• Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, runs an aquatic center in summer and has boating on Swift Creek Lake. Check Virginia State Parks for the 2027 opening date, hours and fees; the park charges a daily parking fee. Park office: 804-796-4255.
• Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road, is the county’s James River landing, with a boat slide for canoes and kayaks and a floating dock; see our parks guide.

Camps

• Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation posts summer day camps on its registration site, searchable by age, week and recreation center. The 2027 camps had not been posted when we checked.
• Summer school for Chesterfield County Public Schools starts Monday, June 21, 2027.
• The Midlothian Library, 100 Millworks Crossing, 804-751-2275, posts summer programs on the library calendar.

Summer dates to know

The county’s July Fourth fireworks are on our Fourth of July page.

Related pages

• Kids’ activities in Midlothian
• Free things to do in Midlothian
• Parks and trails in Midlothian

Frequently asked questions

Is there a splash pad in Midlothian?

Yes. The Park at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, has a free 2,000-square-foot splash pad open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in season, from late spring through the summer, according to Chesterfield County.

When does school get out in Chesterfield County in 2027?

The last day for Chesterfield County Public Schools is Friday, June 4, 2027, with a three-hour early release. Summer school starts Monday, June 21.

Where are the splash pads in Chesterfield County?

The county has two: The Park at River City Sportsplex on Genito Road in Midlothian and Beulah Park, 6901 Hopkins Road in North Chesterfield.

How do I sign up for Chesterfield County summer camps?

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation lists its camps on its online registration site, searchable by age and week. The 2027 summer camps had not been posted as of Oct. 19, 2026. Call 804-748-1623 with questions.