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Chesterfield County acquires 30 acres for Appomattox River park
March 6, 2025
Additional land will close a missing link in a trail network near Petersburg.
Chesterfield County recently unveiled plans to turn 30 acres of land along the Appomattox River into a riverfront park complete with picnic shelter, walking trails and boat launch.
“Acquiring this property will provide opportunities for our growing, active community to enjoy the water, accommodate the park we’ve planned there and preserve both the beauty and historical significance of an important gateway area,” Matoaca Supervisor Kevin Carroll said in a prepared statement.
Chesterfield acquired the site from the nonprofit Capital Region Land Conservancy, which bought 42 acres of land in 2022 for $2.4 million. It comprises 16 islands and industrial ruins dating back as far as the 18th century, including four former mill complexes and the factory where the Seward Trunk and Bag Company (now known as Seward Trunks) was founded in 1878.
