“Memories are being made”: Taylor Farm Park in Henrico County officially opens

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico County cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Taylor Farm Park on Tuesday.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 16, and marked the beginning of a nearly week-long celebration.

“It’s the first (park) we’ve built in the eastern part of the county in 40 years,” said Tyrone Nelson, chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.

The park has been under construction since 2023, but was purchased by the Taylor family in 2016. Sallie Cochram, the great-granddaughter of Taylor Farm’s original owner, said her family has owned the property since the 1850s.

“All the memories I have here are wonderful,” she said. “But the thought of the memories that people who visit this park will have now and for generations to come – that’s even more beautiful.”

Nelson agreed with Cochram’s opinion about what this place represents.

“Memories are being made,” he told 8News.

On her family’s nearly 100-acre property, Henrico County was able to build a park with attractions the area had never seen before – a water park, playground, zip lines, a memorial, skate park, BMX track and more.

“And if wheels aren’t your thing, you can enjoy miles of asphalt trail,” Nelson said.

A List of events was cleared to continue the opening ceremony until Friday.