Community center for sports in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Achilles Foot & Ankle Center - East End is a premier institution located at 4788 Finlay Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States, specializing in foot and ankle health. Our team of podiatrists, led by Dr. James Baldwin, offers 24/7 emergency services for established patients. We serve the communities near Ashland, Chester, Colonial Heights, Glen Allen, Henrico, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Powhatan, Richmond, and West Point. Our state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive foot and ankle care, including diabetic foot care, sports injury treatment, wound care, and surgical procedures. We offer advanced treatments such as microsurgery, lower limb flaps, and bone defect corrections. Our expert physicians are trained in non-surgical techniques as well as complex surgeries, ensuring that our patients receive the best care possible.

Located at 901 Meridian Avenue in Colonial Heights, Virginia, Shepherd Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of locals as "The Ballpark." Originally just a cleared field with a rickety fence, the stadium has evolved over the years to become a beloved institution for baseball enthusiasts. Organized baseball leagues have been playing games here since the 1930s, with teams like "The Firemen" sponsored by the Colonial Heights Fire Department. The stadium's history is rich with memories of pick-up games, the iconic "big tree" in right field, and crowds cheering on their favorite teams on hot summer nights. With a strong sense of community and a deep-rooted love for the game, Shepherd Stadium continues to be a cherished landmark in Colonial Heights.

Chester Sharps, MD, MBA is a renowned pediatric orthopaedist located at 131 Jennick Drive in Colonial Heights, Virginia. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Sharps specializes in treating children with a wide range of common and complex orthopaedic conditions, including scoliosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, sports injuries, and trauma. He is known for his expert confidence and compassionate bedside manner, earning the admiration and respect of families and pediatricians across Virginia. Dr. Sharps is a full-time faculty member at the Children's Emergency Department, now located in Children's Tower at 1001 E. Marshall Street. He also sees patients at multiple locations including Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, and Tappahannock. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sharps is actively involved in the community, serving as the medical director of World Pediatric Project’s Caribbean Scoliosis Program and as the president of the Board of Directors for the Special Olympics of Virginia.