Fern Park
Tucked away in the hills of South Roanoke, Fern Park is one of the smallest, best-kept secrets in Roanoke. With a hiking trail that provides connectivity to Chestnut Ridge Loop and Mill Mountain Trails, picnic tables and a playground, Fern Park is distinguished as being a popular destination for families and nature-lovers in South Roanoke.
Fern Park Amenities:
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Hiking Trail
- Plant Identification Trail
Fern Park Multiuse Trail
Fern Park Trail is a 1.8 mile out and back, medium difficulty, multiuse trail that connects Fern Park to Yellow Mountain Road and the Chestnut Ridge Trail system managed by the National Park Service.
This trail is multi-use single-track on City property and open to hikers and equestrians on Park Service property. It provides neighborhood access to the Mill Mountain trail network and there are kiosks and signage for plant/tree ID.