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Brook Road & Best Products District

Commercial Corridor
A north Henrico commercial corridor linking Brook Road businesses, housing, regional access, and the evolving Best Products site.

Map of Brook Road & Best Products District

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Brook Road continues into other communities and Richmond City, while the Best Products property is one significant parcel within the broader corridor. Henrico’s October 2026 project page says redevelopment submissions are under review and demolition is continuing at the former Best Products site. An arena-anchored mixed-use development remains a proposal; it is not an operating attraction. The County’s corridor plan covers Brook Road from Magellan Parkway to approximately Hilliard Road.

Local character

Highway-oriented retail, service businesses, offices, industrial or employment sites, older commercial buildings, housing, and major intersections create a varied corridor. The distinctive Best Products legacy gives one site cultural visibility, but it should not define every nearby parcel. Sidewalks, crossings, access, and setbacks vary.

Getting around

Brook Road/U.S. Route 1, I-95, Parham Road, East or North Parham connections, and local streets serve different segments. Driveways, medians, freight traffic, construction, and GRTC stop locations can affect travel. Verify the specific address and current project or transit information before planning a route.

Homes, work and the exact address

Residential properties sit behind or near active commercial roads and employment sites. Check access, traffic and noise, lighting, drainage, utilities, zoning, school assignments, redevelopment proposals, easements, and property condition for the exact address. A corridor-planning label does not establish an approved project next door.

Places to know in and around Brook Road & Best Products District

Brook Road includes everyday businesses and a major redevelopment discussion around the former Best Products site. Three Lakes and Belmont are existing community destinations you can plan around independently of future construction.

Three Lakes Park & Nature Center

400 Sausiluta Drive, Henrico

A nature-focused alternative to a shopping or office visit. The County reports ongoing aquarium and exhibit renovations; use the current page to see what is open rather than assuming every part of the nature center is available.

Official visitor information

Belmont Recreation Center

1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico

A local contact for County recreation programs and community activities. The golf operation is separate, so use the appropriate operator for a class, a room reservation or a golf booking.

Official visitor information

North Park Library

8508 Franconia Road

A practical community stop for borrowing, research or a scheduled program. Use the branch calendar below to check the actual location, age group and registration requirements; a library program is a separate plan from a park or shopping visit.

Branch location, services and current notices

Use existing visitor entrances and current facility notices. Three Lakes has renovation limits; the former Best Products site should not be treated as an open entertainment venue simply because a master plan discusses one.

Schools and enrollment

Public school division: Henrico 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. Henrico describes its locator as a guide; obtain the official assignment from the division’s Boundaries team.

HCPS school assignment locator · Regional enrollment guide

For an official assignment, Henrico directs families to 804-652-3745 or Boundaries@henrico.k12.va.us. Save the address and school year with the answer; the online locator is a guide.

Henrico school calendar

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.

Check the current school-year boundary, transportation and enrollment requirements with the division. A nearby school is a research contact, not an assurance of admission for a particular address.

Civic information and local services

Local government: Henrico 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.

Henrico political district maps · Utilities, trash and service contacts

Next Board of Supervisors meeting and agenda. 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.

Local contacts and practical decisions

Follow the County’s dated planning material for the former Best Products site and compare a proposal with approvals and on-the-ground access. For a nearby home or business, use the parcel and current case documents; a rendering does not establish an opening date.

County background on the Best Products planning process · Henrico parcel and district maps

Home values and property research

Broader-area housing context: $397,454 — Zillow’s typical home-value index for Henrico County, 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. This figure is broader context, not a measured average for this district or corridor. 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 Henrico 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

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

Follow the Best Products project status · Read the Brook Road corridor planning information

Food, music and an evening out

Choose an operating Brook Road restaurant or a verified event at an existing venue. Keep future arena or entertainment proposals out of the upcoming-events calendar until the operator confirms a real occurrence.

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:

  • North Park Library — 8508 Franconia Road

Henrico library locations and current hours · 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 Henrico 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.

In this area

  • Volunteer tree care at Brook Road Neighborhood Park

    Fri, November 13, 2026 · 9:00 am–11:00 am Eastern

    Brook Road Neighborhood Park, 7207 Brook Road, Richmond postal address, VA 23227

    Help maintain the Brook Road Neighborhood Park trees during a two-hour volunteer session. Tools are supplied; register through the county’s volunteer link. Plan ahead because the park has no bathrooms.

    Volunteer sign-up through CF Engage; fee not stated.

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

Elsewhere in Henrico County

  • Lead On: strategy, vision and long-term thinking

    Thu, November 12, 2026 · 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Eastern

    Dominion Energy–Innsbrook, 5000 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060

    A leadership workshop and networking session for graduates of ChamberRVA’s Leadership Lab and Leadership Unscripted. The audience restriction matters: this is an alumni program.

    Free for Leadership Lab/Leadership Unscripted alumni only; registration closes November 11 at 3 p.m. Eastern.

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

  • Glover Park Community Paw-ty

    Sun, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Eastern

    Glover Park, 11217 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059

    Explore Glover Park’s new playground, dog park and trails during the county’s community opening celebration. Check the organizer’s page before heading out for any changes.

    County public invitation. The event page does not state a fee or registration requirement; no free-admission claim is made.

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

  • Deep Bottom Park community meeting

    Mon, November 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm–7:00 pm Eastern

    Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road, Henrico, VA 23231

    Review proposed Deep Bottom Park improvements and share feedback at Varina Library. Plans concern the boat ramp, shelter, shoreline and trail; these are proposals, not newly opened amenities.

    County public meeting invitation; attend at the library, not at Deep Bottom Park. No registration requirement is listed.

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

Looking further ahead in Henrico County

  • Henrico Business Fair

    Thu, December 3, 2026 · 9:00 am–11:00 am Eastern

    Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059

    Business and property owners can meet county and state resource providers in an open-house setting. A 10 a.m. panel and Spanish-English interpretation make this a practical stop for owners comparing available support.

    Free. Registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome.

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

  • Christmas at Clarke-Palmore House

    Sun, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Eastern

    Clarke-Palmore House Museum, 904 McCoul Street, Henrico, VA 23231

    A family afternoon at the decorated historic house includes crafts, games, train rides and a Santa visit. The county also lists antique cars, refreshments and a fire pit for s’mores.

    County public invitation; no fee or registration requirement stated. Check the official event page before visiting.

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

  • Henrico Pops Chorus holiday concert

    Tue, December 8, 2026 · 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Eastern

    Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA 23075

    Hear the Henrico Pops Chorus at Henrico Theatre for an evening of seasonal music. The county lists Jennifer Grundy as director and Sarah Cothern as accompanist.

    County public concert invitation; fee and reservation details are not stated. Check with the theatre using the official event page.

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

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