Description
Elevation: 997 ft.
This quaint park in the center of Martinsville provides the perfect venue for a quick wildlife watching break. The park is accessible from all sides and is crisscrossed by a 0.7-mile paved trail that serves as a service road inside the park and as a sidewalk outside the park along Church Street Ext. In addition, a small stream runs through the center of the park and provides an area of focus on a hot day. Common species found in the park include eastern wood-pewee, blue jay, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, Carolina wren, northern cardinal, and song sparrow. These species are joined during migration by a variety of warblers, vireos, tanagers, and orioles.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at J. Frank Wilson Park:
- Mourning Dove
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- American Crow
- Fish Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
- Golden-crowned Kinglet
87 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2026 | 19 | Mark Kosiewski |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 1 | Regina Flora |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 1 | Joe Keiper |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 13 | Jonathan Martin |
| 1 Oct 2025 | 15 | Joe Keiper |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 502 E Church St, Martinsville, VA 24112
From the US-220/William F. Stone Hwy and US-58/A. L. Philpott Hwy interchange, head northeast on US-58 BUS/A. L. Philpott Hwy, merge onto US-58/US-220 BUS/Greensboro Rd/Memorial Blvd, turn right onto VA-57/Starling Ave, turn right onto VA-57/US-58 BUS/E. Church St, slight right onto E. Church St. Ext, and the entrance to the park will be on the left in approximately 0.1 miles.
Site Information
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