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Board finds proposed Wilton Landing site substantially in accord with comprehensive plan for Tuckahoe Creek Park trailhead
Summary
Planning staff and the board concluded a proposed Wilton Landing site for access to Tuckahoe Creek and a trailhead is substantially in accord with the county—s 2026 comprehensive plan; the action clears a policy step for park planning to proceed.
Henrico County planning staff reported on Oct. 14 that a site proposed for a Tuckahoe Creek Park trailhead and boardwalk (Wilton Landing) is substantially in accord with the county—s 2026 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission had previously concurred at its Sept. 11 meeting.
What "substantially in accord" means: The finding is a required policy step under Virginia law when a government body proposes to use land in a manner that differs from the comprehensive-plan designation. Staff concluded the trailhead, parking rehabilitation and boardwalk components would align with the plan—s goals and surrounding land uses.
Key details: - The site includes the former Tuckahoe Village Recreation Center and adjacent undeveloped land in floodplain and stream buffers; the plan calls for rehabilitating the existing parking area and constructing a boardwalk, kayak/paddle access, and a trailhead. - Recreation and Parks staff presented the project goals to the board and noted the finding allows park design work and coordination to proceed.
Next steps: Recreation and Parks will proceed with design, environmental coordination and budgeting for construction; the board—s finding does not, by itself, authorize construction funds but is a necessary planning clearance for future capital requests.
