Description
Walrond Park is a 48-acre publically-owned park facility operated by the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. A key feature in the park is a spring-fed pond that is home to local songbirds and migratory waterfowl such as geese and ducks.
Downstream from the pond is an approximately 3.5-acre wetland area that is home to diversity of plant and animal life. During migration, rusty blackbirds, Lincoln’s sparrows, and swamp sparrows can be seen. The Department has constructed a 2/3-mile long stone-surface loop trail around the pond and wetland, including a 200 linear foot raised boardwalk trail that extends into the central area of the wetland. The raised boardwalk trail terminates in a 12’x16′ wildlife viewing platform that is envisioned to provide an up-close glimpse into the flora and fauna of the wetland. Cooper’s hawks and great blue herons have been observed hunting in this wetland.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Walrond Park:
- Canada Goose
- Mallard
- Mourning Dove
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Eastern Phoebe
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Fish Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
163 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | 23 | Kent Davis |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 25 | Billy Falls |
| 7 Mar 2026 | 27 | Antoinette Pepin |
| 21 Feb 2026 | 27 | Carrinelle Humm |
| 21 Feb 2026 | 28 | David Frye |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 6824 Walrond Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019
From the intersection of I-581 and US-460 in Roanoke, head north on I-581, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 1N to merge onto I-81 N/US-220 N toward Lexington, take exit 146 toward Hollins/Cloverdale and merge onto Plantation Rd, turn right onto Walrond Dr, turn right onto Walrond Park Rd and follow it to the parking area.
Site Information
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