Description
Elevation: 997 ft.
This quaint park in the center of Martinsville provides the perfect venue for a quick wildlife watching break. The park is accessible from all sides and is crisscrossed by a 0.7-mile paved trail that serves as a service road inside the park and as a sidewalk outside the park along Church Street Ext. In addition, a small stream runs through the center of the park and provides an area of focus on a hot day. Common species found in the park include eastern wood-pewee, blue jay, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, northern cardinal, and song sparrow. These species are joined during migration by a variety of warblers, vireos, tanagers, and orioles.
Wildlife Sightings
87 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at J. Frank Wilson Park:
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Chimney Swift
- Northern Flicker
- Great Crested Flycatcher
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Tufted Titmouse
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 2 | Hayden Bassett |
| 1 May 2026 | 27 | Joe Keiper |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 21 | Joe Keiper |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20 | Jonathan Martin |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 20 | Hayden Bassett |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 502 E Church St, Martinsville, VA 24112
From the US-220/William F. Stone Hwy and US-58/A. L. Philpott Hwy interchange, head northeast on US-58 BUS/A. L. Philpott Hwy, merge onto US-58/US-220 BUS/Greensboro Rd/Memorial Blvd, turn right onto VA-57/Starling Ave, turn right onto VA-57/US-58 BUS/E. Church St, slight right onto E. Church St. Ext, and the entrance to the park will be on the left in approximately 0.1 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- Martinsville Parks & Recreation, 276-403-5140
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