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Learn about our club

3CHOPT RECREATION

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Since 1957, Three Chopt Recreation Club has provided a private seasonal escape for individuals and families in the Richmond, Virginia area. Conveniently located in the heart of Henrico, our spacious facility includes three large pools, diving boards, water slides, a gated kiddie pool, picnic pavilions, tennis courts, and volleyball courts.

Members enjoy relaxing summer days with friends at the pool, taking tennis lessons, watching their children compete on our swim & dive teams, and our social activities for all ages!
  • Upper Pool with 2 Diving Boards (New stairs in 2023!)
  • 25-Meter Lower Pool with lap lanes and adults-only swim
  • Gated Kiddie Pool (resurfaced in 2023!)
  • 2 Pool Slides
  • Swim Lessons & Tennis Lessons
  • Swim, Dive and Tennis Teams
  • 6 Tennis Courts (4 newly resurfaced and lighted courts)
  • ​Pickleball (New!)
  • 3 Sand Volleyball Courts
  • 2 Large Pavilions and 6 Poolside Sun Shelters
  • Concession Stand (renovated in 2022-23!) Concession Stand Menu 2024
  • Basketball Court
  • Free Wifi

Pool Hours

The pools open for the season on the first Saturday after May 15th. This is usually two weeks earlier than most other pools in the area.
May 17 - May 30
Monday - Thursday | 10:00am - 7:30pm
Friday & Saturday | 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am - 7:00pm 

May 31 - August 17  
Monday - Thursday | 10:00am-- 8:00pm*

Friday & Saturday | 10:00am - 9:00pm 
Sunday | 11:00am - 7:00pm

August 18 - September 1 
Monday - Thursday | 10:00am-- 7:00pm

Friday & Saturday | 10:00am - 8:00pm 
Sunday | 11:00am - 7:00pm

September 2 - September 7
Monday - Thursday | Closed
Friday | 4:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday | 10:00am - 8:00pm 
Sunday | 10:00am - 3:00pm. Dog Days of Summer Event 3:00pm - 5:00pm


Holiday Hours
10am - 6pm (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)

*Float Nights: for float nights on Wednesdays between Jun4 - Jul9, pool will extend hours to 8:30pm. 

Pools closes at 4:00pm for home Swim Meets on June 16, June 23, June 30. 

Tennis Courts

Members have access to 6 tennis courts, 4 Premier surface courts and 2 hard courts, and programs for all ages and skill levels. Our Premier court surfaces offer a cushioned feel for reduced impact on players’ feet, back and joints.  Our courts 5-6 were resurfaced in Summer of 2024 to support the competitive tennis player as well as those just joining the game. 
Court 1–4
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (light key required)

Court 5–8
8 a.m. to Dusk (no lights)

Members can reserve tennis courts in 60 minute intervals. Sign in to the membership portal to make a reservation.
Please check the calendar for the latest event information. We do occasionally close the courts for club events.

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2025 Board of Directors

Amanda Boyd
Brad Brown
Joel Burstein
Geri Isenberg

John Goodman
Jessica Kaplan

​Susanne Kain​
Chris Lefebvre

Rick Lustig
Michael Jenkins
Michael Lynch
Jessica Meschke

Nancy Nietman​
​Melissa Skorupa
Heidi Thacker
Anne Van Lenten
Denise Wilkerson
​Robin Young
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Management

Title
Name
Email
Office Manager
Donna Boykin
[email protected]
General Manager
Brent Kintzer
[email protected]

2024 Officers

Title
Name
Email
President
Brad Brown
[email protected]
VP, Corporate Finance
Vacant
[email protected]
VP, Membership
Robin Young
[email protected]
VP, Pool Operations
Anne Van Lenten
[email protected]
VP, Tennis
Melissa Skorupa
[email protected]
VP, Social Activities
Susanne Kain
[email protected]
VP, Swim & Dive Team
Michael Lynch
[email protected]
VP, Facilities Maintenance
Joel Burstein
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Employment Opportunities

We employe Seasonal Gate & Concession Workers, Lifeguards and "Swing Guards." Applications are accepted year-round.
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Lifeguard Certification Course

New! We are offering a 3-day lifeguard certification course. To register, email [email protected].
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3CHOPT Recreation Club
2100 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294

Contact Us
Business Manager: 
804-273-6602
Front Desk Phone:
​804-270-9885
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Please note that the front desk phone is monitored during the dates and hours that the pool is open. Outside of these dates, please use the emails listed on the contact us page.