Where is Echo Lake Park?

Echo Lake Park is a park in Glen Allen, Virginia.

How is Echo Lake Park rated?

Echo Lake Park in Glen Allen, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 887 reviews.

Updated August 16, 2026

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Echo Lake Park

Q: Can you swim at Echo Lake Park?

There is no fixed answer for Echo Lake Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Echo Lake Park in Glen Allen, Virginia. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

Park · Glen Allen, Virginia

4.6(887 reviews)

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Barbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance

Editor's Notes

A 12-acre fishing lake in northern Henrico County, circled by a gravel path that puts anglers within reach of most of the shoreline. Boats aren't permitted, but a fishing pier reaches out over water holding largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Eastern Mosquitofish, Creek Chub, Largemouth Bass and 1 more species.

4 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Echo Lake Park since 2000.

Eastern Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki
2 records · 2022
Creek Chub Semotilus atromaculatus
1 record · 2023
Largemouth Bass Micropterus nigricansNon-nativenative elsewhere in the US, established here
1 record · 2022
Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus
1 record · 2021

Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Lower James watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Boat ramps and fishing access near here

1 fishing access point mapped at or near Echo Lake Park

Echo Lake Park Fishing Spot
Fishing spot · < 0.1 mi from the map pin
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Echo Lake Park?: Echo Lake Park is a park in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Can you swim at Echo Lake Park?: There is no fixed answer for Echo Lake Park: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Echo Lake Park in Glen Allen, Virginia. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Echo Lake Park rated?: Echo Lake Park in Glen Allen, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 887 reviews.

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Location & Contact

5701 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Phone

+1 804-501-7275

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💡 Best times & visiting tips

›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience

Features & amenities

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground

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