Six acre pocket park slated for land next to Tuckahoe YMCA

Henrico County plans to create a neighborhood park on a wooded 6-acre property along Patterson Avenue by Maybeury Elementary School and the Tuckahoe Family YMCA.

“It’s going to be a small pocket park,” Tuckahoe District Supervisor Jody Rogish said in announcing the county’s plans during a community celebration Monday at Maybeury. “We care about what you want in this community.”

The Division of Recreation & Parks plans to hold community meetings to begin to shape details of the park, including recreational amenities and connections to Maybeury and the YMCA.

Residents had gathered more than 400 signatures on a petition asking the county to acquire the site as a park, noting a deficiency of county parks in Tuckahoe. The property previously was considered for private development, including a subdivision and an assisted-living facility. The Board of Supervisors voted July 22 to purchase the land.

“It’s so important to understand that you do have a voice in your local government, and I hope that that tells you that we are listening,” Rogish said.

Monday’s celebration featured inflatables, train rides, games and vendors.