Description
Jack Dalton Park is unique, unlike any of the other parks found along this loop. Within this 30-acre property, large grassy expanses provide breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge and the surrounding hills as well as valuable habitat for open country bird species. Just past the two baseball diamond is a large field of grass that holds numerous killdeer and mourning dove. The weedy margins of the field run parallel to the park’s 0.6 mile lighted and paved walking trail which provides comfortable access to dense thickets filled with indigo buntings, field and chipping sparrows, and orchard oriole. Numerous dragonflies including common whitetail, eastern amberwing, and eastern pondhawk also frequent this area.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Jack Dalton Park:
70 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | 3 | Thomas LaMaster |
| 19 Sep 2025 | 7 | Cory Swift |
| 19 Sep 2025 | 7 | JoAnn Dalley |
| 12 Jan 2025 | 19 | Whitney M |
| 17 Jul 2024 | 14 | Whitney M |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 130 Jack Dalton Rd, Collinsville, VA 24078
From Martinsville, head north on VA-174 W/Liberty St, turn right onto Jack Dalton Rd and follow it to the parking area.
Site Information
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