Description
Walrond Park is a 48-acre publically-owned park facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. A key feature in the park is a spring-fed pond that is home to local songbirds and migratory waterfowl such as geese and ducks.
Downstream from the pond is an approximately 3.5-acre wetland area that is home to diversity of plant and animal life. During migration, rusty blackbirds, Lincoln’s sparrows, and swamp sparrows can be seen. The Department has constructed a 2/3-mile long stone-surface loop trail around the pond and wetland, including a 200 linear foot raised boardwalk trail that extends into the central area of the wetland. The raised boardwalk trail terminates in a 12’x16′ wildlife viewing platform that is envisioned to provide an up-close glimpse into the flora and fauna of the wetland. Cooper’s hawks and great blue herons have been observed hunting in this wetland.
Directions
Physical Address: 6824 Walrond Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019
From the intersection of I-581 and US-460 in Roanoke, head north on I-581, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 1N to merge onto I-81 N/US-220 N toward Lexington, take exit 146 toward Hollins/Cloverdale and merge onto Plantation Rd, turn right onto Walrond Dr, turn right onto Walrond Park Rd and follow it to the parking area.
Location & Directions
View on Google MapsSite Information
- Site Contact: (540) 387-6078, prtonline@roanokecountyva.gov
- Website
- Access: Free, open Daily 6am - 9pm
Birds Recently Seen at Walrond Park (as reported to eBird)
- Mourning Dove
- Chimney Swift
- Black Vulture
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Fish Crow
- Tufted Titmouse
- Northern House Wren
- Carolina Wren
- European Starling
Seasonal Bird Observations
Facilities
- Hiking Trails
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Observation Platform