Lakeside Virginia Map
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Interactive Map of Lakeside, Virginia
| City | Lakeside |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Henrico County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.613092 |
| Longitude | -77.477111 |
| Population | 12,203 |
| Density | 1089.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 23606, 23228 |
| Area Code | 757, 804 |
| School District | Henrico County Public Schools |
About Lakeside, Virginia
Lakeside is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,203. The population density is 1089.6 people per km². Lakeside is located at 37.6131°N, 77.4771°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23606, 23228.Lakeside reveals its quiet character through the steady, southward path of the Trumpet Branch as it winds past the edges of the settlement. It lies 3.0 miles southeast of Laurel, VA (from Laurel, VA: bearing 144°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northwest of Richmond. The surrounding terrain consists of gentle, inland rises that catch the long, amber light of late afternoon, casting deep shadows across the fields. Youngs Pond sits a mile away, serving as a tranquil mirror for the changing Virginia sky throughout the seasons. Far to the west, the faint, blue-hued silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the distant horizon, anchoring the wide expanse of the local landscape. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and cooling pavement, grounding the spirit in the rhythm of the Piedmont.
Lakeside grew from the necessity of inland commerce, evolving from early agrarian roots into a place defined by its steady, industrious spirit. Local enterprise has long favored small-scale manufacturing and service trades, keeping the economy tied to the immediate needs of the region. Workers often travel toward the busier corridors of the state, yet they return each evening to the familiar pace of the local streets. The influence of the nearby Pocahontas State Forest provides a sense of vast, managed wilderness just eighteen miles away, balancing the developed patches of the locality. History here is not a grand spectacle but a collection of quiet shifts in trade and land use that have shaped the current layout. Such persistence in industry has allowed the neighborhood to maintain a modest, functional independence over the decades.
Lakeside holds a distinct social energy, best observed at the Lakeside Club Road (Lakeside Little League) where the sound of the game punctuates the stillness of the weekend. Neighbors gather at these fields to mark the passage of time, fostering a sense of continuity that defines the local temperament. While the area remains modest in its public monuments, the genuine character of the people shines through in their steady, hospitable demeanor. No figures of global fame claim this ground as their birthplace, yet the residents carry a pride in their daily contributions to the state. Events are often centered around the school calendar or seasonal gatherings, reinforcing the bonds that keep the population connected. This atmosphere of quiet, deliberate living makes the locality a place where the virtues of patience and neighborly regard remain in high favor.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Belmont Park and Golf Course (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 045° NE
- Bryan Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 184° S
- See Richmond By Rail (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 288° W
- Midtown Design Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 210° SW
- Henderson Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 123° SE
- Laurel Gallery (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 321° NW
- Richmond Triangle Players (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 175° S
- Jeb Stuart Monument (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 021° N
- Science Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 170° S
- Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 177° S
- Virginia Center for Architecture (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 173° S
- Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 234° SW
- Burying Ground Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 232° SW
- The Quarry (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 179° S
- The Writing Room (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 179° S
- Lanie Kruszewski (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 224° SW
- Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 156° SE
- Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 4.9 mi, 154° SE · 13 acres
- Virginia Repertory Theatre (Theatre) — 4.9 mi, 158° S
- The JXN Haus (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 151° SE
- George Edward Pickett's Grave (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 167° S
- Raleigh E. Colston's Grave (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 166° S
- Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 6.9 mi, 149° SE · 43 acres
- Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 15.2 mi, 193° S
- Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.0 mi, 144° SE · 2,590 acres
- Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 24.1 mi, 282° W
- James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.1 mi, 142° SE · 9,242 acres
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About This Lakeside Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeside, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.613092, -77.477111. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lakeside includes the ZIP code (23606, 23228), telephone area code (757, 804), county seat of Henrico County, and school district assignment (Henrico County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
