Woodlake is a master-planned community on Swift Creek Reservoir
Woodlake is a suburb with a sense of community. The master-planned neighborhood offers 16 playgrounds, 16 tennis courts, 13 miles of trails, three volleyball courts, three outdoor pools and one indoor pool. Residents pay a fee to join the Woodlake Community Association, gaining access to the area’s facilities and events. The motto here is “Life on the Lake,” as Woodlake borders the 1,700-acre Swift Creek Reservoir, and locals can rent kayaks, pontoons or boat slips to access the water. Plus, it’s near Hull Street Road, lined with retail and restaurant options, and major roadways that travel throughout the Richmond area. “You don’t get bored in Woodlake unless you choose to,” says Barry Roach, the Woodlake Community Association’s director of communication and outreach.
You will find the perfect home with beautiful views of the Swift Creek Reservoir.
Homes on the Swift Creek Reservoir in Woodlake often have their own docks.
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Neighborhood recreational facilities and Swift Creek Reservoir access
Woodlake's amenities bring neighbors together. A 13-mile wooded trail system meanders through and pocket playgrounds sit in the center of cul-de-sacs. Kids ride their bikes to friends’ houses, and with the nearby Chesterfield Police Station, parents feel safe letting them go. There are two separate clubhouses, each with an outdoor pool and amenities. The Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club has clay tennis and pickleball courts, while The Aquatic & Fitness Center has a gym, two outdoor pools and an indoor pool. “We have a swim team – the Woodlake Hurricanes – that’s very popular,” Roach says. The clubhouses are hot spots when school’s out, and families hang out for the day, visiting the snack bar, tanning or swimming. But one of the biggest draws to Woodlake is Swift Creek Reservoir, which residents can access at East West Legacy Park. “It’s a big deal,” Roach explains. “It’s a landmark feature of Woodlake.” Here, locals kayak, pontoon or paddleboat; listen to live music at the amphitheater; store their boats in the marina; or cast their lines into the water and fish.
Woodlake residents are enjoying an afternoon fishing together at East West Legacy Park.
A Woodlake couple is enjoying the beautiful view found at East West Legacy Park.
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What's happening in Woodlake
A board oversees and maintains Woodlake’s public spaces. A staff of employees works at the fitness and aquatic centers, and an events coordinator organizes community activities. “There’s always something going on in Woodlake,” Roach says. “Events really kick in around late April and early May when kids get out of school. We do weekend concerts and DJ parties. Every Tuesday all summer long, we do a maker’s mark, which other people call a farmer’s market or a crafts fair.” The neighborhood’s biggest celebrations occur on Labor Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The pools are packed, neighbors chat on Adirondack chairs and the evenings end with fireworks.
Single-family homes, townhouses and condos
Among Woodlake’s oak trees and curving streets sit Colonial Revival and New Traditional properties, most of which were built in the 1990s. Roads are wide and walkable, ending in cul-de-sacs. Single-family homes can cost between $340,000 and $910,000, depending on their size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and location, with houses closer to Swift Creek Reservoir often fetching the highest price tags. “There are all kinds of housing options in Woodlake,” Roach explains. “Single-family, some large waterfront homes, apartment complexes, smaller houses for folks that have chosen to downsize, small flats – all kinds of living accommodations.” Condos and a few townhouses range from $300,000 to $400,000.
Woodlake is full of homes with colonial influences that your family will enjoy.
Find the perfect luxury home on the reservoir in Woodlake.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools serve Woodlake
Students are zoned for Chesterfield County Public Schools. There are two elementary schools in Woodlake: Clover Hill Elementary School, which earns a B from Niche, and Woolridge Elementary School, which gets an A-minus. “Some kids walk or ride their bikes to school,” Roach says. Next, students can attend Tomahawk Creek Middle School, which gets a B from Niche, before Cosby High School, which earns an A and has the Health Science Specialty Center, preparing students for careers in healthcare.
Clover Hill Elementary School in Woodlake offers colorful benches by the entrance.
Woolridge Elementary School in Woodlake greets students with a inviting building.
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Woodlake’s shopping centers and retail along nearby Hull Street Road
Woodlake has two shopping centers accessible via the neighborhood’s trail system – the Woodlake Commons Shopping Center and the Village Square-Woodlake Center. Residents can dine at diverse restaurants like Fest Biergarten, Mr. Pepe Mexican Restaurant, Gino’s Pizzeria & Italian and Zheng Garden Chinese. For dessert, they go to The Treat Shop, peer into the clear case and choose from donuts, cinnamon rolls and more. The community is also right off Hull Street Road, a major thoroughfare in the Richmond area, so locals can easily access numerous commercial conveniences. Publix, Kroger, Food Lion and The Fresh Market provide grocery shopping options, while various drive-through, fast casual and sit-down restaurants provide options when eating out. Locals grab everyday essentials from nearby Target, Walmart Supercenter or The Home Depot. And for some indoor fun, there’s Uptown Alley, a bowling alley that’s great for all ages, and a Regal Commonwealth movie theatre. In case of emergency, Saint Francis Medical Center is about 5 miles north.
Publix is a Woodlake staple to resupply their families pantry.
Woodlake residents enjoy saving money on quality items at Uptown Cheapskate.
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20 miles to downtown Richmond
Woodlake is about 20 miles from downtown Richmond, and locals can get there using Virginia state Route 76. Hull Street Road is just outside the neighborhood and leads towards Virginia state Route 288, which heads north towards Short Pump and further south into Chesterfield County. When it’s time to fly, Richmond International Airport is about 30 miles northeast.
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