Description
Elevation: 1373 ft.
This park, also known as New Castle Town Park, is the perfect stop for a picnic or to stretch your legs between some of the larger Trail sites. The brushy woodland along the rear of the park supports a variety of wildflowers, insects, birds and other wildlife. Careful exploration of the park could produce jewelweed, chicory, Queen Anne’s lace and cardinal flower. These flowers are frequently patrolled by hummingbird hawk-moths and ruby-throated hummingbirds, which often chase each other in the competition for nectar. The park also supports familiar woodland birds, such as downy woodpecker, blue jay and Carolina wren. Cedar waxwing have reportedly nested in the large cedars in the park.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Lions Club Park:
- Chimney Swift
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
- Cooper's Hawk
49 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 4 | Kirk Gardner |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 1 | Kirk Gardner |
| 7 Jun 2025 | 2 | Kirk Gardner |
| 7 Jun 2025 | 2 | Ashley Lohr |
| 7 Jun 2025 | 7 | Jon Selle |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Parking Lot Coordinates: 37.499739, -80.109256
From Roanoke, head north on I-581, take exit 1S to merge onto I-81 S, take exit 141 for VA-419, turn right onto VA-311/Catawba Valley Dr/Craig Valley Dr/Salem Ave, and turn left onto Albert St.
Site Information
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