Three different accessible lakes with different functions. Wonderful place for family and children but be advised, it is permanently closed. read more

Sad Hadad's is now closed, it was a great place to go swimming and be flung off the bean. I hope Richmond gains new places like this, it was special. read more

Hadad's Lake - So sad they shut down and are no longer open - Parks Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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It's sounds awful! And a bit nasty. Overkill lake use to be like that but the water testing came up full of stuff. Now it's Cobblestone and has concrete pools with treated water where you can smell bleach. read more

I use to go here as a child and coming back as an adult is nostalgic. It's fun family lake with lots to do. Unfortunately, when I went, the rope swings were closed but the everything else was open. The ppl I took with me had never been and loved every second of it. Bring your own cooler of food and drinks or you can go to the concession stand. They had chairs and umbrellas but some chairs were so rotted it would be a good idea to bring your own. There's gazebos with grills for parties. Kids under 18 need to take a swimming test administered by a lifeguard before being able to go in. I recommend taking your family here for a quiet safe experience. read more

Hadad's Lake - The blob in the deep pool and lifeguard station between the small pools and big pool - Parks Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I recently visited Hadad's Lake this past Saturday. In my honest opinion if you rent one of the shelters you should be given a discounted admission price. So not only did we pay to rent the shelter but $28 for 2 people to enter ....... insane!!!The property definitely needs a lot of upgrades for sure. We made the best out of our visit but as for me I probably won't return. read more

First off. There is no lake. There's a fishing pond and 3 crumbling concrete pools. It was 40$ for 3, and the baby was charged full price. There are no showers. The bathrooms are more poorly constructed than any outhouse I've seen. The collapsing gazebos are an extra fee, but at least the broken umbrellas are free. There's a one foot drop in the childrens wading area. Every building's roof is coming off. The 'waterslide' is just a cheap metal slide with a hose spraying on it, right next to a concrete pillar. I can see why someone died there and why we were made to sign waivers. There's a fence with barbed wire and holes in it. Mix radio plays too loudly. Several other patrons are verbally abusing their children. The staff outnumber the guests. No one seems to notice anything off about the whole place, which is the creepiest part. read more

Checked this place out yesterday on hot 90 degree day. I have to say love these type places a solace for beer guzzlers like me can enjoy a nice day in sun without hassle from scrutiny from Dudley doo-righters. FYI alcohol prohibition ended almost 100 years ago! Now that I got that off my chest, I would like to reintegrate if you have a problem with people drinking don't come here there are plenty of other places in Virginia that deny entry to hedonistic creatures like myself. So this is fun! Rope swings, bbq grills, blob, slides, and Pabst blue ribbon. What could wrong!!! The answer is nothing if I was super talented I would write a country song about this place a probably make a million bucks. These places have long been revered by a section society who enjoy pro-wrestling, line trailer parks across American, have tattoos, ride Harleys, fight for their country (like me), go muddin', wear blue collars, and love America! Thanks for giving the military ticket for 5 bucks! Hadad lake don't change a thing! read more

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So. Hm. How do I put this? This is a great place as long as you get a tetanus shot right after. It's like those Facebook posts where people say "Like if you played in the creek and set off fireworks and rode around in the bed of a pick up truck and turned out okay!" There's nothing wrong with it until somebody ends up in the ER. They have a playground slide in the middle of the kiddie pool. In the water. I repeat, THERE IS A METAL PLAYGROUND SLIDE IN THE LAKE. The hell? No, for real. And kids were going down backwards. If there were lifeguards, I didn't see them. That's why you have to sign a waiver. They say their pool water is chlorinated. There is NO WAY it is chlorinated. It's dyed blue. But that's about it. There's algae. There's slime. There is no chlorine. The miniature golf area was deserted because it is on a hill and old as hell. On the plus side, all of the staff we interacted with were very friendly. The prices for food were reasonable. There were plenty of beach chairs and gazebos. It was like going to your uncle's house and he's like "Go have fun! Don't kill yourself!" Except you pay $15 a head. read more

If you like floating band aids, adults/lifeguards that use extreme profanity in front of young children, and gross water, this is definitely the place for you! Seriously, this place needs to clean up their act. It has potential, but it's so gross with their gross water and undesirable clientele and staff. I can't believe we stayed for more than 5 minutes, but the kids had fun on the rope swing... We will not be going back. read more

This is not a five star resort. This is nostalgia, fun, and acceptance. The staff are courteous and clear in communication. We rented a cabana for the day - and it was worth it! Very family friendly and welcoming. Appropriate behavior of other patrons. No concerns - will be heading back. read more

This was my very first time here and had a blast. I'm not really one to swim in an open water lake but this is such an amazing alternative. It really gives you that lake vibe w an actual lake next to it! I'll definitely have to come back and bring the fishing rods! The staff was very friendly! We ate some fish sticks and nuggets it definitely gave us a nostalgic feel. Shout out to Brandy for being so amazing. I can't wait to come back!! read more

Our family paid over $100 to get in another $50 to rent grill and gazebo and they wouldn't even give me a cup of ketchup unless I brought something from concession stand!!! Won't get no more money from out family read more

If you're not a stickler for rules, like me, this is the place for you because anything goes. My kids and I have a blast here. There's so much in the water to do. The only rule they have is that you have to wear a lifejacket for the blob and the newly added trampoline. I'm sure that's just because if you launch your kid high enough on the blob, they could possibly lose consciousness on the impact of the water. Life jacket will keep them afloat. There is an abundance of open container alcohol drinking and profanity, but if you like to people watch while you're grabbing a snack (and don't really get horribly offended by profanity in front of your kids), this is the place for you. We do thoroughly enjoy ourselves here. read more

SUCKS! Me and my family went to the haunted drive thru (dead city lodge) they are poorly prepared. Waited in the line for 2 and a half hours and right when we got to the entrance they were closed. Then A lady (maybe the owner) tried to say Henrico County shut them down at 10pm why advertise 7:30p-11pm if Henrico County shuts down at 10? like you would've known you get shut down at 10 how long hadad's lake has been there. read more

There's a lot to do, and a lot of people. I go when there's a company function, otherwise it is too far from home. I love the huge wading pool for the toddlers, and the beach sand everywhere is great. Parking can get tricky sometimes, but we always manage to find a spot, and take the shuttle when we need it. We will back. read more

Very unprofessional. Would not recommend using for any venue. No chairs available or to be found. The bride, friends and planner scrambling last minute to try and find chairs through an event company, AFTER EVERYTHING WAS CLOSED ON A FRIDAY NIGHT! Luckily it was pulled off by some great friends! Really didn't even want to give this one star! read more

So much to say here. So you have to sign a waiver to get your wrist band and that is your first indication of what's to come. This place is a cornucopia of neck tats, dirty water, employees with cigs (all of them have one hanging outa their mouths), drunks singing country songs, kids getting cussed at, dads saying stuff like "you Betta quit cryin boy, if'n ya know what's good for ya!" It's lots of signs that say "at your own risk", random pieces of cement chips floating around, copious amounts of exposed flesh (and not in a good way). The wobble playing louder than the country music, rebel flag towels and broken chairs. Ya know good wholesome fun with a side of bacteria. read more

Had an amazing family day out here, kids loved it. I loved it. 100% could be cleaner, but is is claimed to be a "lake" not a "pool" so..... otherwise, great place for family fun. read more

We drove 40 mins assuming that it was opened based upon the website details. My friend came into town from philly and we were looking for a good time at the lake, play volleyball, and the trampolines in the water, and get a good tan. We arrive and there's a we are sorry closed sign on the front entrance... it would be nice if the owners would indicate that this place is closed and no longer opened. If you google it there are times of operation and people would assume to go and enjoy. Please don't go here!... it'll be a waste of your time. Sorry to my friend that drive all the way down to have not such a good time... so disappointed. read more

Get down and grimy in this slimy cesspool. There's all kinds of things to do here. The kids can utilize the rope swings, water slide, volley ball net, an in-water trampoline and the greatest of all -one of those giant bouncy bags that allow you to fling your friends a thousand miles in the air. Grandmas and grandpas can jump in paddle boats and mom and dad sit in the sun and enjoy a cold one. Everyone is satiated. The people that are awfully worried about swimming in 'clean' clear water are full of it. The water at this establishment might not be clear, but what is clear is that there is no chlorine in this water. Yea it looks bad and that's why it's called a lake, not a swimming pool. It can look rough and even feel kinda rough, but sometimes you just gotta rough it. Get out there and dunk your head into something that isn't full of chemicals and show those whiny babies that you survived to talk about it. I went here for an event and did not think so highly of it's appearance either. I did think it had potential and could be fun, so I tried to have a good time. You'll never guess what happened -it was a blast. No one died from exposure to the water and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves, at least those who go in. So cast aside the harsh judgement, drink a beer to loosen your body and then throw yourself into the dark waters of Hadad's aquatic haven. Get in and have fun, just don't drink the water. read more

Not sure how old the pictures are on the website but it definitely doesn't look like the pictures.The water was brown the day after opening day.There a reason the take your money a mile before you can actually see the swimming area.Those reasons would be old rusted diving board, metal slides in the middle of the kids pool,and caution tape around the playground.I understand its under construction but then a sign should be up with a future opening date.I drove an hour for my step sons bday party.Paid $15 per person for 15 people and only 7 younger children even dared to brave what they call water.Next year i will gladly stay in my area and take everyone to Water Country for a couple extra dollars.The water is clean, attractive life guards on duty, and dress code is enforced read more

I first came to Hadad's lake one year ago visiting my sick mother and when I first came through the gates down a gravel road it opened up to a little slice of heaven on earth, I am not religious myself but I feel like god put Hadad's lake here for a reason. I nearly broke down and cried from its beauty, love, & childish fun. Hadad's lake is hands down one of Richmond's little slices of paradise on earth. read more

Sign that waiver and jump head first off that diving board held together with duct tape.

What's not to like, went for the Gwarbque, and hopefully will go back for another one the place was excellent for listening to live music the water was fun and a fine time was had by all read more

Great place to get together with friends and family. As long as you have on an appropriate bathing suit and no glass be ready to have some fun!! read more

Best place ever. People want to bitch about cars parked along the rode , the water being blue, but they will go swimming in the James only God knows what's in it. I have been going there for 40 years and have never had an issue... it kills me to see these complaints, go to a public pool and you will get the same infections if not worse. read more

Great for small children and familys to get together. Two of the pool areas are shallow enough for kids to stand in. Third area has rope swing and bouncy thing to keep older kids and adults happy. Bring the beer and sodas in cans. Close to home so no fighting beach traffic. Reasonable rates. I am a grandma (Nana) and I had a blast sitting in shallow area with little ones while older kids went with my kids in deep areas and played basketball and volleyball. We will be back. I had not been here in years and forgot what wholesome family fun it was. We did miss paddleboats though. read more

Hadad's Lake is fed by river water then kept clean by some chemical. NO slim or algae. The lake's bottom & beach area are sand. There are areas blocked off for adults or good swimmers and for younger kids. To enter the deeper water, to use the trampoline or the rope swings you have to sign a waiver & obtain a yellow tag. There are summer events & concerts. Check out their website for the schedule. Overall, we liked it. It was family friendly. The staff was nice. The rest rooms could have more changing areas, but they were clean. There are places for cooking out, umbrellas, covered tables & buying food. read more

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Water is green and dirty. Restrooms need a major renovation - make sure you don't go in there barefoot. They get 2 stars instead of 1 because the staff is very friendly and the food is edible. The rope swing is cool too. If you want to participate in some of the cooler jumps and activities you can, but at your own risk... you have to sign a waiver for damage up to and including your life. I might need to take a bath in hand sanitizer to feel normal again.... and if I end up with dysentery I know where it came from. Not very kid-friendly. Try Cobblestone's Park in Glen Allen, much cleaner and better regulated. read more

First, I have lived in Richmond and/or the surrounding area my entire life (38 years) and had never even heard of this place until recently, It was suggested as something we could to do as a family. As we arrived, there were abandoned vehicles a long the driveway, I know you are thinking "RED flag" but we didn't speak of it and continued on. As we parked, there were random, broken items laying around but still we proceeded in. The entrance was dirty, junky, and smelt like 40 years worth of stale cigarettes. The pools were green and slimy, the life jackets that you are required to wear to get on the inflatables were old, faded, and molding. There was trash everywhere, plastic and glass shards throughout the sand/grass forcing us to wear shoes to walk from the picnic table to the pools. Watched a lifeguard smoke a cigarette while attempting to clean out the pool, btw where do you think those ashes went, you guessed it.. in the pool. But what really seals it for us was when my son went to the mens bathroom, there was poop on the floor with maggots on it. Needless to say this will be our first and last visit. read more

I went there this past weekend and it was a special kind of nasty. The water smelled like eggs and was so loaded with blue stuff you literally could not see three inches below the surface of the water. To top it off, there was a filth line around the perimeter of the "lake" portion and the water felt like I was swimming in watered down shampoo. Contrary to what I'd heard before going, it only took three showers after for my skin to stop feeling funny. I would only recommend this place if you like getting grimy drunk in a human landfill. read more

So this place has been a go to since I first went because I enjoyed the atmosphere with the ability to grill, have drinks and hang out with friends. This year I've had 2 bad experiences.. First I went to the patient first after I realized my finger swollen and was told that I had an infection in my finger but there was no mark, cut, or anything that appeared that I had been bitten... So I took meds for a few days and disregarded because I had been swinging from the rope.. But I went again and I had a good time I only jumped in 1x however when I went home and bathed by the next day I was broken out into rash like hives.. I was grossed out.. I showered and took Benadryl but still had the hives reappear after Benadryl wore off by day 2 and two doses of Benadryl.. It's day 3 the hives seemed to disappear but I still feel grossed out. I will revisit to cookout and maybe congregate with friends and have drinks but NOT SWIMMING again.. Like EVER read more