East Highland Park Virginia Map
East Highland Park, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Highland Park, Henrico County.
Interactive Map of East Highland Park, Virginia
| City | East Highland Park |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henrico |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.580979 |
| Longitude | -77.406926 |
| Population | 15,265 |
| Density | 706.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This East Highland Park Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of East Highland Park, Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for East Highland Park is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct East Highland Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
