Description
Dodd Park offers 2.7 miles of trails providing access to several habitats, including eastern deciduous forest, the banks of the Appomattox River, and tidal freshwater marsh. The trailhead can be found at the lower/ north end of the playground. The trails through the forest offer viewing access for a variety of typical eastern birds. As the forest trails yield to the freshwaters of Ashton Creek Marsh, the trail continues as a floating boardwalk with an overlook at each end. The boardwalk provides an excellent place to study a number wetland birds and dragonflies. Watch the marsh for wetland songbirds such as swamp sparrows and common yellowthroat in addition to the waders and bald eagles.
Wildlife Sightings
179 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at R. Garland Dodd Park at Points of Rocks:
- Osprey
- Bald Eagle
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- Carolina Wren
- Eastern Bluebird
- Hermit Thrush
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2026 | 17 | Bill Wood |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 14 | Bill Wood |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 1 | Kristen Sweinhart |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 16 | Bill Wood |
| 9 Mar 2026 | 1 | Chris Colwell |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 201 Enon Church Road, Chester, VA 23836.
From the Previous Site on the Appomattox Loop of the VBWT:
From Battery Dantzler Park, return to SR 10 and travel west to SR 10/Hundred Street and Old Stage Road. At the stoplight, turn left onto Old Stage Road and travel south for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Old Bermuda Hundred Road and drive 0.7 miles to Ramblewood Road. Turn right on Ramblewood Road/Rt. 617; drive for 2.1 miles and then turn left onto Enon Church Road/Rt. 746. Proceed 0.1 miles to the park entrance. The trailhead may be found at the lower (north end) of the playground.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- Chesterfield County Naturalist: 804-748-1623, battistam@chesterfield.gov
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