Description
Two-thirds of this 19-acre park is comprised of meadows and hardwood forests. A 1/2 mile of trails is available to assist in strolling the grounds. During the warmer months, the meadows around the parking lot are cloaked by wildflowers, which support a variety of butterflies. These same meadows attract a variety of seed-eating birds, such as vesper, field, song and savannah sparrows, plus American goldfinch and indigo bunting which in turn attract a variety of hawks. Other possible bird sightings include: barred and screech owls, scarlet tanager, Baltimore oriole, Eastern meadowlark, common yellowthroat, magnolia and black-throated blue warbler.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Fort C.F. Smith Park (as reported to eBird)
- American Black Duck
- American Robin
- White-throated Sparrow
- Song Sparrow
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-tailed Hawk
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Hiking Trails
- Picnic
- Restrooms
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 2411 24th St N, Arlington, VA 22207
From Previous Site on the Great Falls Loop of VBWT:
Exit Theodore Roosevelt Island Parking lot and turn right onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Travel 0.6 miles and exit left at Spout Run Parkway. Continue on Spout Run Pkwy for 0.8 miles and turn right on Lorcom Lane. Proceed 0.1 miles on Lorcom Lane and turn right onto Edgewood Street. After traveling 0.1 miles, turn right onto 24th Street. Continue 0.4 miles to the park entrance and parking area 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.