Description
Half of this 150-acre park has been developed for multi-use recreation. The park borders Jones Creek, so visitors can expect to see a variety of estuarine birds, such as great blue herons, as well as fiddler crabs, killifish, and other fish and invertebrates upon which these birds feed. In the trees along the open edges, visitors can watch for typical coastal woodland species including brown-headed nuthatch, eastern kingbird, and eastern bluebird. Walking trails meander through forest, marsh, and aquatic habitats, and are extended over water by an observation deck and a fishing pier where varied waterfowl may observed, particularly in the winter.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Carrollton Nike Park (as reported to eBird)
- Great Blue Heron
- Turkey Vulture
- Bald Eagle
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Fish Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Bike Trails
- Accessible
- Hiking Trails
- Information
- Parking
- Picnic
- Restrooms
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 13036 Nike Park Rd, Carrollton, VA, 23314
From the Previous Site on the Tidewater Loop of VBWT:
From Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area, travel 1.2 miles south on US 17 and turn right on Rt. 669. Drive 0.6 miles and turn south (left) on Rt. 665. Follow this road for 0.6 miles and turn west (right) on Nike Park Road, which is still Rt. 669. Proceed 1 mile more to Carrollton Nike Park; the entrance is on the left.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.