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Jack Dalton Park

Description

Jack Dalton Park is unique, unlike any of the other parks found along this loop. Within this 30-acre property, large grassy expanses provide breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and the surrounding hills as well as valuable habitat for open country bird species. Just past the two baseball diamond is a large field of grass that holds numerous killdeer and mourning dove. The weedy margins of the field run parallel to the park’s 0.6 mile lighted and paved walking trail which provides comfortable access to dense thickets filled with indigo buntings, field and chipping sparrows, and orchard oriole. Numerous dragonflies including common whitetail, eastern amberwing, and eastern pondhawk also frequent this area.

Wildlife Sightings

70 species have been reported at this site to date.

Birds Recently Seen at Jack Dalton Park:

    Recent Checklists:

    Date# of SpeciesSubmitted By
    14 Jan 20263Thomas LaMaster
    19 Sep 20257Cory Swift
    19 Sep 20257JoAnn Dalley
    12 Jan 202519Whitney M
    17 Jul 202414Whitney M

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    Amenities & Accessibility

    Amenities

    • On-site Parking
    • Restrooms

    Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails

    Accessibility Considerations

    This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time

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    Maps & Directions

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    Physical Address: 130 Jack Dalton Rd, Collinsville, VA 24078

    From Martinsville, head north on VA-174 W/Liberty St, turn right onto Jack Dalton Rd and follow it to the parking area.

     

    Access Requirements:

    • Free, Daily

    Contact Information:

    • Henry County Parks & Recreation, (276) 634-4640, radams@co.henry.va.us
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    About the VBWT

    The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of over 600 greenspaces and blueways throughout the Commonwealth selected for their wildlife viewing potential. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon see why Virginia is a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.

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