Radford Watch

Parks & Recreation

Radford sits along the New River and offers over 150 acres of parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Here's what's available.

Bisset Park

49 Berkley Williams Drive · 100 acres

Radford's flagship park along the New River. Features soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball, three picnic shelters, a playground, gazebo, and direct river access for fishing and kayak/canoe launching.

Riverway Trail accessRiver fishing & kayak launchPlayground & picnic sheltersCivil War Trails markerVirginia Birding & Wildlife Trail stop

Wildwood Park

Off Connelly's Run · 50 acres

A wooded ravine in the heart of Radford — a wildlife and plant reserve featuring paved bikeways along a stream, hiking trails on forested hillsides, a bird-watching tower, and an outdoor classroom used by Radford University and Radford High School.

Hiking & nature trailsBird-watching towerOutdoor classroomWildflower & butterfly habitat70+ butterfly species

Riverview Park

West end of Radford, along the New River

Located along the New River in west Radford, primarily used for recreational league practices. Offers boat launches for river access — a popular spot for fishing smallmouth bass and muskie.

Boat launchLeague practice fieldsNew River access

Riverway Trail

A 3.5-mile paved bikeway/walkway running along the New River, connecting Bisset Park to Wildwood Park. Popular for walking, jogging, and biking with scenic river views and wildlife sightings.

Distance

3.5 miles (paved, mostly flat)

Surface

Paved — suitable for bikes, strollers, wheelchairs

Connects

Bisset Park ↔ Wildwood Park along the New River

The New River

One of the oldest rivers in North America, flowing 320 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Radford's stretch is excellent for fishing (smallmouth bass, muskie — site of state-record catches), kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and floating.

River Access Points

  • • Bisset Park — kayak/canoe launch, wade fishing near Route 11 bridge
  • • Riverview Park — boat launch
  • • Dudley's Landing — boat launch
  • • Near Radford University — additional launch point

Recreation Center & Programs

The Radford Recreation Center offers fitness rooms, a gym, indoor track, racquetball courts, and a computer lab. Membership is available for residents.

Fitness Classes

Pound Fitness, ZUMBA, Spin, Adaptive Yoga, Hi-Energy Workout, Silver Sneakers

Senior Programs

Senior Fitness, Watercolor, Scrapbooking, Quilting, Crochet, Senior Center trips

Youth & Adult Sports

Seasonal league sports for all ages — contact Parks & Rec for current offerings

Facility Rentals

Multipurpose room, picnic shelters, and park facilities available for events

Parks & Recreation: 540-731-3603

Note: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult unless in a Parks & Rec program.