East Highland Park Virginia Map

About East Highland Park, Virginia

East Highland Park is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 15,265. The population density is 706.4 people per km². East Highland Park is located at 37.5810°N, 77.4069°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23222.

East Highland Park unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of Virginia's Tidewater region. It lies 2.7 miles south-west of Mechanicsville, VA (from Mechanicsville, VA: bearing 224°T), and is situated 3.5 miles east-north-east of Richmond. Here, rolling terrain, smoothed by eons of water and wind, slopes towards the broad, shimmering expanse of the James River. Stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward like supplicating arms, create a dappled canopy, filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil, decaying leaves, and the distant, briny breath of the river. This is a place where the land feels both ancient and alive, its contours whispering tales of time and settlement. The history of East Highland Park is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the strategic importance of the James River, a lifeline for commerce and culture since colonial times. While no single industry dominates today, the echoes of past agricultural endeavors and a quiet spirit of enterprise are evident in the well-maintained properties and the accessible pathways that invite exploration. The proximity to Richmond, a city rich in historical significance and vibrant with modern life, lends East Highland Park a unique character – a peaceful retreat that nonetheless remains connected to the pulse of a larger metropolitan area. It is a locality where the past is not forgotten, but rather forms a quiet backdrop to the present, a testament to enduring human presence in a landscape of enduring natural beauty.

About This East Highland Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Highland Park, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.580979, -77.406926. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on East Highland Park and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for East Highland Park includes the ZIP code (23222), telephone area code (804), county seat of Henrico County, and school district assignment (Henrico County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Highland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.