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.
Wildlife Sightings
163 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Walrond Park:
- Mallard
- Mourning Dove
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | 21 | Antoinette Pepin |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 27 | Jon Selle |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 17 | Lucy Rowe |
| 4 Jan 2026 | 20 | Antoinette Pepin |
| 28 Dec 2025 | 3 | Lucinda Hodges |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Birdability Report Available
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Amenities: Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location has a Birdability Site Review available
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Maps & 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.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, open Daily 6am - 9pm
Contact Information:
- (540) 387-6078, prtonline@roanokecountyva.gov
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