Woodlake, Virginia
Woodlake is a community of 7,358 people in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Why visit Woodlake
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 61 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fuqua Farm, Children's Museum of Richmond and Woodlake Athletic Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Woodlake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodlake
Woodlake is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodlake had a population of 7,493. The suburban community is located on the western shore of Swift Creek Reservoir.
From the Wikipedia article Woodlake, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
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Fuqua Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes61
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
13847 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00
Canastas Chicken
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.2 mi
7300 Hancock Village Drive, Chesterfield
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 11:00-20:00; Mo off
Maglio's Pizza & Taproom
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
7220 Hancock Village Drive, Chesterfield
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Mr. Pepe Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
7024 Woodlake Commons Loop
Sa-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-22:30
Yamato
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 mi
13607 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Su-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr, Sa 16:30-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.4 mi
6821 Chital Drive, Midlothian
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.2 mi
14500 Hancock Village Street
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Sa,Su 11:00-23:00
Mexico Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
12031 Southshore Pointe Drive
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
49 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
The real estate development company East West Partners (now East West Communities) were the developers of the Woodlake community. Planning for the community began in 1981, with construction beginning by 1984. In 1990, the community was voted “Best Community in America” by Urban Land Institute. East West Partners were also responsible for the Brandermill community, which is located on the eastern shore of the Swift Creek Reservoir.
From the History section of Woodlake, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Chesterfield Career & Technical Center At Hull
School · 1.3 mi
13900 Hull Street Road, Midlothian
Chesterfield Co Governor'S Health/Science Academy
School · 1.3 mi
13900 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian
Healthcare3
Map of Woodlake
122 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 2.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Amelia Courthouse (17 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
Chesterfield County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-05-10: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-12-18: Tropical Storm Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Brandermill 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Midlothian 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Rockwood 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Manchester 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bon Air 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Meadowbrook 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Richmond 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Tuckahoe 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Bensley 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Chester 14 mi east, about 23 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Woodlake, Virginia, Packer1028, CC0
- Fuqua Farm driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clover Hill Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Dock, Alex Sawyer, CC BY 3.0
- Woolridge Elementary School, Packer1028, CC0
- Swift Creek Reservoir, Packer1028, CC0
- Career and Technical Center at Hull Street Road, Packer1028, CC0
- Lester Family Cemetery, Packer1028, CC0
- Clover Hill Library, Packer1028, CC0
- Foyer wainscot. (17148476078), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Foyer wainscot. (20891850960), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Swift Creek Reservoir Dam, Packer1028, CC0
- Foyer wainscot. (17148690230), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Chocolate fountain! (3818485261), Ross Catrow from Richmond, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Foyer wainscot. (17150032839), The Finishing Company Richmond Va from Richmond,Virginia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Brandermill Church Memorial Garden, Packer1028, CC0
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