Short Pump is part of Henrico County, and a useful visit can include more than a shopping stop. Short Pump Park, at 3329 Pump Road, offers a specific local destination to put on the map. Henrico’s park page lists visitor facilities and the rules for its dog park.
Add an outdoor break
Check the park’s current facility information before combining it with another errand. Seasonal amenities and organized activities need their own checks; a park photograph does not establish that every feature is operating. If bringing a dog, read the park’s posted requirements and choose the appropriate designated area.
Organize stops by their entrances
Write down the exact entrance for an appointment or shop, especially when several destinations share a broad location label. Compare the complete route, including the final turn and parking, rather than choosing stops only by straight-line distance.
For a potential move
Use Henrico’s geographic information resources to investigate the parcel. Test the trips that would shape your week, including work, caregiving and recreation. Ask the property owner which utilities and maintenance services are included. School assignments require the exact address and school-division confirmation, not the Short Pump name alone.
Parks and recreation around Short Pump
The western Henrico area has several different kinds of outings: a playground visit, a walking route or a booked recreation program. Choose the facility for the activity rather than assuming the shopping district and all nearby parks are one walkable destination.
Short Pump Park
3329 Pump Road
Henrico lists play areas, dog areas, fields and a restored 1902 schoolhouse. The spray park is seasonal; the County marked it closed for the season when checked November 4. Use the current park notice before promising a splash-pad outing.
Twin Hickory Park
5011 Twin Hickory Road
Walking trails and playgrounds offer another western Henrico option. The spray park was also closed for the season at the November 4 check. The recreation building follows a program schedule; it should not be treated as an always-open drop-in center.
Deep Run Park
9900 Ridgefield Parkway
Ponds, paths, play areas and recreation programs make this a separate outing south of the main Short Pump shopping area. Check the recreation center calendar for classes and the current facility page for notices before setting out.
Start with one park and add a library visit if its calendar fits. Verify the route from the actual home or hotel; a Short Pump postal or marketing description does not establish walking access to these facilities.
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.
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.
- Short Pump Elementary — 3425 Pump Road · 804-360-0812
- Short Pump Middle — 4701 Pouncey Tract Road · 804-360-0800
- Deep Run High — 4801 Twin Hickory Road · 804-364-8000
Short Pump, Twin Hickory and surrounding subdivision names are not interchangeable attendance zones. Ask Henrico for the address-specific assignment for each school level and the intended school year.
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.
County decisions and subdivision rules
Henrico handles county government services. For a subdivision or condominium, request the actual association name and governing documents from the property contact rather than assuming there is one Short Pump-wide HOA. Use the County meeting agenda for a proposed development and the address tools for district representation.
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.
Food, music and an evening out
Keep a western Henrico restaurant plan separate from a Richmond city performance. Check where the venue actually is, whether the listing is a ticketed show or a restaurant music set, and how you will get back. The regional music guide points to organizer calendars; it does not promise a recurring Short Pump DJ night.
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:
- Twin Hickory Library — 5001 Twin Hickory Road
- Gayton Library — 10600 Gayton 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.
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 →
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 →
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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