Description
Elevation: 942 ft.
This multi-use park facility offers a playscape, tennis courts, and ballfields. Situated on 23 acres of gently rolling hills, these manicured grounds are best for birding during migration. A few large oak and maple trees may temporarily hold neotropical treasures such as Warbling Vireo, Blackpoll, Black-throated Green, Pine, and Bay-breasted warblers during migration. One can also find summer breeders such as Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Ruby-throated Hummingbird and year-round residents such as Song Sparrow and Brown Thrasher. There are no developed trails within this park, but the open fields and grassy hills allow for easy walking access.
Wildlife Sightings
75 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Thrasher Park:
- Mourning Dove
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Blue Jay
- Carolina Wren
- European Starling
- Northern Mockingbird
- Eastern Bluebird
- American Goldfinch
- Dark-eyed Junco
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | 13 | Billy Falls |
| 12 May 2025 | 17 | Kent Davis |
| 11 May 2025 | 14 | Kirk Gardner |
| 25 Jan 2025 | 6 | Kirk Gardner |
| 27 May 2024 | 9 | Lisa Mease |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Birdability Report Available
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 930 Old Vinton Mill Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
From Salem, head north on I-81, take exit 143 for I-581 S/US-220 S toward Roanoke, take exit 4E for US-460 E/Orange Ave, merge onto US-460 E/Orange Ave NW and keep left to stay on US-460 E/Orange Ave NW, turn right onto Gus W Nicks Blvd NE, and the entrance to the parking lot will be on the right in approximately 0.2 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- Phone: 540-853-2236
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