Parks & Rec

Local Attractions

Glen Allen is home to many wonderful places that make it easy to get outside. Popular destinations include: Crump Park which features playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, and a fishing pond; Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 living historic farm site and museum; and RF&P Park a large athletic facility.

Whether you're into the great outdoors, the arts, upscale shopping, or food; there's a major attraction for you to see in Glen Allen. Enjoy a glass of wine at James River Cellars, take an art class at The Cultural Arts center of Glen Allen, enjoy live music at Innsbrook After Hours, or treat yourself to some retail therapy at Virginia Center Commons.

Employment

Education

A number of major companies and businesses call Glen Allen home, and the area is driven by consumerism and big business. Unemployment in Glen Allen is generally low at about 3.8%, and is home to Capital One, Elephant Insurance, Markel and several other major Fortune 500 companies.

Glen Allen is a hub of excellent education opportunities and is home to nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Glen Allen’s education system is renowned for its comprehensive curriculums and highly trained teachers. Additionally, there are a number of local private schools nearby too! The great education system in Glen Allen is part of what makes this area so popular.

Shopping & Dining

Community Events

Glen Allen is full of wonderful places to shop and dine! Glen Allen is just minutes away from Short Pump Towne Center, an extremely popular outdoor mall, and Virginia Center Commons. Both feature a wide variety of shops and restaurants sure to please everyone!

You are never far from fun when living in Glen Allen. There are a wide variety of events that take place each year including: little league sports, cultural festivals, and community events like Glen Allen Days at the Meadow Farm Museum.