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This Victorian style home is located directly behind Arthur Ashe Elementary School. The surrounding property boasts a scenic walking trail, tennis courts, a garden, flowing fountain surrounded by arbors with blooming vines, and children’s gardens and play areas.

Available for rent, The Armour House and Gardens is an ideal setting for small gatherings, celebrations, meetings, or retreats. A large shelter facility with a fireplace is also available for rent. A variety of classes and events are offered for both children and adults throughout the year.

Park

Open daily from dawn to dusk.

Armour House

Business Hours *Please call (804) 652-1455 for rental inquiries or to schedule an appointment.*

Rental & Program Hours
Monday-Saturday: 8am-10pm
Sunday: 1-10pm

Hiking/ Nature Trail

Historic Site

Open Play Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Reservations

Picnic Shelter

Play Equipment

Private Rental

Restrooms

Tennis

Henrico Recreation & Parks offers activities for all ages at many facilities and parks. View a complete list of programs and register online.

The following spaces are available for rent:

• The first floor of house is comprised of 2 rooms and a sunroom and has a maximum capacity of 30 individuals. Rental of the first floor includes use of the kitchen.
• The beautiful gardens feature an incredible fountain and patio area perfect for any event. The maximum capacity for the garden package is 125 individuals.

The parking lot has 90 spaces.

Armour House Reservation Guide

How to Reserve a Facility (opens in a new tab)
Reserve a Picnic Shelter (opens in a new tab)
Park Map (opens in a new tab)
Park Tips (opens in a new tab)

Edmund Christian built the house at Meadowview in 1915. On the park grounds, archeologists identified two prehistoric American Indian sites. In the 19th century, Chief Justice John Marshall’s Chickahominy Farm was located nearby. The Armour family sold the property to Henrico County in 1999.

Garden

Children’s Garden

Greenhouse

Armour House Parlor, part 1

Armour House Parlor, part 2

Armour House Parlor, part 3

Armour House Kitchen

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