Description
Hidden just outside of downtown, the Louisa Town Park stretches across six acres of open fields flanked by wooded creek beds, which are interspersed by a few over-arching trees. This is a great spot to enjoy a picnic or short walk in the fresh air. As you walk around, listen for Carolina wrens and white-eyed vireos scolding from the underbrush and northern cardinals and their large family of fledglings chipping insecurely from overhead. Throughout the open lawn, watch for foraging American robins, northern mockingbirds and chipping sparrows.
Check the treetops for flocks of cedar waxwings and the occasional white-breasted nuthatch working its way carefully along the branches. Pay special attention to the park during migration since the variety of habitats could attract a wide range of migrant warblers, vireos, tanagers, grosbeaks and orioles.
Wildlife Sightings
89 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Louisa Town Park:
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | 23 | Carol Heiser |
| 23 May 2025 | 33 | Carol Heiser |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 27 | Carol Heiser |
| 27 Oct 2024 | 19 | Carol Heiser |
| 10 Aug 2024 | 15 | Carol Heiser |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 108 Meadow Ave, Louisa, VA 23093
From I-64, take Exit #143 onto Courthouse Road/VA-208 North and proceed six miles to the town of Louisa, turn left onto E. Main St./US-33, then make a left onto Meadow Avenue, and the park is halfway down the block, on the left.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, open daily
Contact Information:
- Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, (540) 967-4420, parksdesk@louisa.com
- Visit Website
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