East Highland Park, Virginia
East Highland Park is a community of 15,265 people in Henrico County, Virginia.
Why visit East Highland Park
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Altria Theater, Grace Street Theater, Broad Street Station and Atlantic Motor Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in East Highland Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Highland Park
East Highland Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 15,131 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article East Highland Park, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Altria Theater
Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi
Historic theater in Richmond, Virginia
Grace Street Theater
Cinema and theater · 4.0 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States
T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.4 mi
Pedestrian bridge over the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States
VCU School of Business
School · 4.1 mi
University in the United States
VCU School of Engineering
School · 4.1 mi
Department of the Virginia Commonwealth University
VCU School of the Arts
School · 4.2 mi
Art school in the United States
Museums and landmarks80
Broad Street Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Railway station in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Atlantic Motor Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic structure in Virginia, US
Barret House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Belgian Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Sports venue in Richmond, United States of America
Benjamin Watkins Leigh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Branch Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Broad Street Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Central National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
Columbia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Commonwealth Club Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Richmond, Virginia
Decatur O. Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Richmond, Virginia, NRHP-listed in Virginia
Department of Public Utilities Howard (Overbrook) Road Facility
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic material storage, repair facility and office complex located in Richmond, Virginia
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
Fuzzy Cactus
Restaurant · American, Tex-Mex · 2.7 mi
221 West Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond
Tu-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00; PH closed; Su 11:00-22:00
Shrimps
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.6 mi
17 West Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond
Mo-We 12:00-21:00; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su closed
The Smoky Mug
Restaurant · Barbecue, Coffee · 2.6 mi
2930 North Avenue, Richmond
Mo 07:00-12:00; Tu-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00;...
Williams Bakery
Bakery · 1.8 mi
8084 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Tu-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 06:30-17:00
Cold Harbor Restaurant
Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Sandwich, American · 1.4 mi
8153 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Inner City Blues
Restaurant · Barbecue, Southern · 2.6 mi
3015 Nine Mile Road, Richmond
Tu-Th 13:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:00
63 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express Richmond-Mechanicsville
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
7441 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville
Churches and places of worship43
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
St. Andrew's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
St. John's United Church of Christ, Richmond, Virginia
Church · 4.2 mi
Fairfield Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
1500 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond
First African Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
2700 Hanes Avenue, Richmond
Shopping19
Mechanicsville Antiques and Collectibles - MAC
Shop · 2.1 mi
7508 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Cold Harbor Antique Mall
Shop · 1.5 mi
8147 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Advanced Career Education Center At Highland Springs
School · 4.4 mi
100 Tech Drive, Highland Springs
An Achievable Dream Middle And High School Oak Avenue Comple
School · 4.3 mi
15 S. Oak Avenue, Highland Springs
Healthcare6
Harness Health Pharmacy - Richmond Community Hospital
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
1510 North 28th Street, Richmond
Map of East Highland Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond Intl Ap 72401 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Henrico County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Highland Springs 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Mechanicsville 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Montrose 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Chamberlayne 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Richmond 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Lakeside 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Bon Air 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Chester 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Brandermill 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Colonial Heights 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East Highland Park, Packer1028, CC0
- New Union Station, Richmond, Va. (16649844960), VCU Libraries Commons, No restrictions
- Southern Biscuit Company Building Richmond VA1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Byrd Hotel, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Egyptian Building, Richmond, VA, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Washington Monument 2011, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Todds Ham, Richmond, Virginia, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- FanDistrict-Richmond-VA, Nisansapsali at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Price House 208-212 West Franklin Street Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- StAndrewsSchoolEarly1900s, St. Andrew' School (Virginia), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lee Medical Building, view of front, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StonewallJacksonSchoolRichmondVA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- MJK50172 Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond, Virginia), Martin Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shockoe Slip, Richmond, Virginia v1, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Postcard of Temple Beth Ahaba, VCU Libraries, Public domain
- Maupin-Maury House 2004, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- John Marshall House (Richmond, Virginia), photographer not credited, Public domain
- Old Stone House, Richmond, Va. Main near 20th. (16629565017), VCU Libraries Commons, No restrictions
- CommonwealthClubRichmond, VCU Libraries, Public domain
- 17th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Morgan Riley, Midlothian, Virginia, CC BY 3.0
- Fraternal Order of Eagles, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HousesOnLibbyHill, RVA all day, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little Sisters of the Poor, Richmond, Virginia, VCU Libraries, Public domain
- White House of the Confederacy - entrance, May 2013, AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First Baptist Church, Crazyale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Wickham House, Richmond, VA, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- OldShelteringArmsHospitalRichmond, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Hunt-Sitterding House Richmond, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Decatur O Davis House Richmond VA, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
- Benjamin Watkins Leigh House, Morgan Riley, Public domain
- Taylor-Mayo House, Nambul, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oregon Hill, Richmond, Virginia, Morgan Riley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stearns Iron Front Building, 1007-1013 East Main Street (Richmond, Independent City, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street, East at 8th Street, Richmond, Virginia, VCU Libraries, Public domain
- Donnan-Asher Iron Front Building, 1207-1211 East Main Street (Richmond, Independent City, Virginia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Jefferson Hotel Richmond VA, Mentes at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Branch Building Richmond Va, Morgan Riley, CC BY 3.0
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