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Bon Air

CDP / Unincorporated Community
A Chesterfield community with Victorian roots, a neighborhood library and practical resources for a first visit or move.

Morgan Riley

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Bon Air’s history as a retreat from Richmond is part of its distinctive local identity. Chesterfield’s history records describe the Victorian village along Buford Road. Today, Bon Air Library offers a useful community resource and a specific place to start exploring local programs.

Begin with the library

The County lists Bon Air Library at 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Its facility page links upcoming activities and information about reserving meeting space. Check those details before planning around a program or group visit; a room’s existence does not establish its availability.

Enjoy the architecture respectfully

The surviving Bon Air Hotel annex is part of the area’s architectural history. View residential architecture from public areas and use the County’s history resources to learn more about the village.

Compare the address, not just the name

For a move, investigate the actual parcel, building access and daily routes. Ask about services and maintenance, and verify school assignments with the responsible division. A historic district description and a broad Bon Air address label serve different purposes; neither establishes all the requirements for a proposed home project.

A Bon Air library visit and nearby outdoor options

Bon Air's library and nearby County parks serve different needs. Choose the closer everyday stop or a separate river outing, and check current access notices before leaving.

Bon Air Library

9103 Rattlesnake Road

Start here for a branch program or a reading stop. Check the current calendar for age groups, registration and closure notices; the library's name does not define a school or civic attendance boundary.

Current library contacts and locations

Huguenot Park

10901 Robious Road

The County lists wooded trails, play facilities and sports courts at this nearby park. Choose the activity and check reservation or program details; a listed court does not guarantee an unreserved time slot.

Huguenot Park facilities and notices

Robious Landing Park

3800 James River Road — a separate outing farther west

This riverfront County park is not inside Bon Air. At the November 4 check, the County warned that a riverfront trail section was closed indefinitely because of erosion. Follow posted closures and check the current notice before planning a continuous riverside walk or launch.

Robious Landing access and trail closure notice

For a simple local trip, pair the library with Huguenot Park. Make Robious Landing its own trip and check conditions for the intended activity; park access is not assurance that a trail or river launch is usable that day.

Schools and enrollment

Public school division: Chesterfield County Public Schools. Use the full residential address and the relevant school year to check elementary, middle and high school assignments. A nearby school, postal city or neighborhood name does not establish eligibility.

CCPS address-based school lookup · Regional enrollment guide

Use the CCPS address lookup before contacting the assigned school about registration, required documents and transportation. Keep elementary, middle and high school results separate; the closest campus is not necessarily the assigned school.

CCPS enrollment requirements

School contacts to start your research

These are nearby or area-relevant public school contacts, not a list of schools assigned to every home here and not a guaranteed feeder pattern. Confirm the exact address with the division before relying on a school name.

This verified state-listed contact is a starting point. Use the CCPS address lookup to identify elementary, middle and high school assignments; do not infer the other levels from the Bon Air name.

Civic information and local services

Local government: Chesterfield County. Start with the exact address to find the responsible council or supervisor district and its current contact information. Civic districts and school attendance boundaries answer different questions. Use the locality’s own meeting, planning and service pages for current decisions.

Find your Chesterfield magisterial district · Utilities, trash and service contacts

Supervisors, meeting information and public participation. Read the agenda for the specific meeting and check the public-comment instructions before attending. Neighborhood associations and HOAs are separate from the local government; verify membership boundaries and contacts with the organization.

Before choosing an address

  • Confirm the parcel’s locality, service providers and applicable neighborhood or HOA rules.
  • Check the actual route to school, work, parks and everyday errands at the times you would travel.
  • Use the property records linked below for assessment and zoning research; keep those figures separate from the dated market-value estimate.

Separate neighborhood identity from service responsibility

Use Chesterfield's address and property tools for a Bon Air home, then check the specific association or condominium documents if applicable. For a park or library question, contact that County facility directly; for a development proposal, follow the County planning and meeting record tied to the site.

Home values and property research

Home-value context for Bon Air: $418,727 — Zillow’s typical home-value index for Bon Air, September 2026. View the source and its geography.

ZHVI estimates typical home value; it is not the average asking price, median closed-sale price or a tax assessment. The publisher’s geography may differ from the area covered by this guide. No verified average for this guide’s exact boundary is claimed.

Check official property and assessment records · How to research a property

Parks, sports and activities

Use Chesterfield County recreation resources to compare programs and facilities, then confirm the venue, registration, age range and current availability with the organizer. A nearby facility is not a guarantee of public access or a place on a team.

Official parks and recreation resources · Sports, camps and lessons · Compare private sports lessons

Chesterfield library locations and services. Use the branch’s current listing for hours, closure notices, room availability and program registration.

Food, music and an evening out

Build dinner around the specific Bon Air or Robious Road location you choose. For music, use the actual venue calendar and check whether the event is a dining-room set, a ticketed performance or an age-restricted night. Nearby Richmond city events need a separate travel plan.

Dining by neighborhood · Live music and DJ planning guide · Dated events and outings

Libraries and community programs

Library options to include in your local routine:

  • Bon Air Library — 9103 Rattlesnake Road

Chesterfield library directory and current contacts · Branch calendars and programs. Check the branch, age group, registration requirements and current opening notices before making plans. These are suggested branches, not a claim about the nearest library to every address.

Sources & useful links

Events and outings

Upcoming options in Chesterfield County. Venue addresses are listed below; city and county listings may require a trip beyond this neighborhood. Check the organizer’s page for changes before leaving.

Looking further ahead in Chesterfield County

  • CarMax Tacky Light Run

    Sat, December 12, 2026 · 6:00 pm start Eastern

    Mid-Lothian Mines Park, Midlothian, Chesterfield County, Virginia

    A December running outing in Chesterfield with a separate afternoon kids’ race. The main run begins at 6 p.m.; the organizer says late starts are not permitted.

    Advance registration required. Current through-November-22 tiers: adult $45, youth $35, separate Kids Mile $20; verify total fees and availability on the organizer page.

    Official source checked 2026-11-09. Details and registration →

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