Best parks near Colonial Heights

7 parks · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best parks near Colonial Heights, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
#1 Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
17.8 mi away
The Maggie L Walker National Historic Site is located in Richmond, Virginia, and is dedicated to the life and legacy of Maggie Lena Walker, an African American businesswoman and…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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Petersburg National Battlefield
#2 Petersburg National Battlefield
5.4 mi away
Petersburg National Battlefield is a historic site located in Virginia that holds significant importance in the American Civil War. There are several good reasons to visit the…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
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Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit
#3 Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit
7.2 mi away
Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit is a historical site located in Virginia that commemorates the longest military event in American history, the Petersburg Campaign…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
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Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
#4 Presquile National Wildlife Refuge
9.3 mi away
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge is a protected wildlife area located in the state of Virginia along the James River. The refuge covers over 1,300 acres of tidal marshes…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
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James River National Wildlife Refuge
#5 James River National Wildlife Refuge
15.1 mi away
James River National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia is a protected habitat along the James River, best known for its role in conserving the bald eagle population. This serene refuge…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
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Petersburg National Battlefield Park - Five Forks Battlefield
#6 Petersburg National Battlefield Park - Five Forks Battlefield
15.9 mi away
Petersburg National Battlefield Park is a historic site located in Virginia that commemorates the Civil War Battle of Five Forks, which occurred on April 1, 1865. The park covers…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
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Pocahontas State Park
#7 Pocahontas State Park
10.3 mi away
Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield, Virginia and covers over 7,500 acres of land including a 200-acre lake and miles of hiking and biking trails. The park offers a…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
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Parks near Colonial Heights

The Colonial Heights area has 100 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best parks near Colonial Heights

How are these parks ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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