Tucker Park at Maidens Crossing was officially dedicated at a Park Picnic event held Wednesday, October 12, 2011. The event marked the beginning of public access to the site and centered on honoring the Tucker family and the park’s key donors and volunteers.

Located at the intersection of Highway 522 and the James River, the park’s land is the only public access point to the river that does not require crossing railroad tracks. Owned by Goochland County, Tucker Park is 36 acres of land with 1200 feet directly on the waterfront.

The park site land had been owned by the Tucker family, whose heritage in Goochland dates back to the late 1800’s and includes owning the Maidens Adventure Inn and serving as postmasters. “At one time, the Tuckers lived on every hilltop in Maidens,” said Gloria Tucker. “Our entire family had spent so many years enjoying the river and we always felt it would be a perfect place for a park.”

The park was designed by the late Don Charles, former Deputy County Administrator for Goochland County. Though located in a flood plan, the design for Tucker Park includes an open stage for musical events, a launch for canoes and kayaks, open space for recreation, an archery range and an observation point for birding. Most recently, a parking lot for the site was completed, enabling the County to open the park for public access.

While Goochland County’s professional Parks and Recreation staff manages the day to day maintenance and programming, the Tucker Park at Maidens Crossing Task Force is the park’s volunteer champion. Established by the Goochland County Chamber of Commerce, the task force works with the County’s Board of Supervisors, Economic Development Authority and Recreation Advisory Commission to promote a collaborative approach to the park’s evolution. In addition Tucker Park is a member of the 35 Mile Drive Association and Discover Goochland. Members of the Task Force are Chris Caul , Gary Clower, Ned Creasey, Bonnie Creasy, Wayne Dementi, Leigh Dunn, Aynsley Fisher, Terry Hazelton, Arthur Jennings, Kitty and Don Leeger, Chuck Peple, Derenda Reynolds, Derek Stamey and Mark D. Williams.

The completion of the 35 space parking lot, including handicapped spaces, was the result of the Task Force’s coordination of a collective effort on the part of many volunteers and businesses in Goochland. Participating in the project was Leigh Gordon of Gordon Construction Company, who served as the site contractor and donated the use of his equipment and most importantly his own time to complete the job. Travis Chewning and Brad Duty worked to help secure Luck Stone’s donation of 1200 tons of crusher run. Billy Ottley of S. B. Cox and Joe Liesfeld of Liesfeld Contracting donated trucks that made over 30 trips to remove the soil and transport the stone to the site. Gary Clower, LA, former Director of Land Development for McKinney and Company, created the site plan and Mike Parrish of Parish and Associates surveyed and staked the site.  “I was inspired by the tremendous generosity of these individuals and companies in helping us to build this parking lot,” said Beth Moore. “Without their contributions of time and resources, we would not have been able to open the park to the public.”

Tucker Park follows the hours of Goochland County’s other parks and is open from dawn until dusk.

“This scenic park represents Goochland County’s quest to re-unite our residents and visitors with the natural beauty of the James River,” said Beth Moore, Chair of the Tucker Park at Maidens Crossing Task Force. “We are grateful to all who have been part of the vision and creation of this site and we invite the public to come down and enjoy our walking trail and to fish, picnic, read, paint and relax by the river!”

For more information, please visit www.maidenscrossingpark.com or contact Task Force Chair, Beth Moore at bmoorecreative@comcast.net.

Located in central Goochland, VA, Tucker Park offers a perfect venue to enjoy  a fun filled day on the majestic James River and surrounding area.  The park boasts some of the state's most captivating scenery, natural wildlife and unique rural charm. 

New Trails at Tucker's Park @ Maidens Crossing

New Trails

Thanks to the support of many volunteers we are able to announce the addition of a walking trail that encompases the surrounding area west of Route 522.  Please check into the following link to get the trail specifics.

 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/32329004

As Always, thanks for your continued support.  See you on the trail...