I went there for the hiking trails. They were well-maintained, and the weather was just right. The…read moresigns for Loop B call it Strenuous; I would call it Moderate. There was some up and down, but nothing too difficult. Both trails were mostly clearly marked. Near the end of Loop B the markings became less frequent, and at the junction of the two trails it was unclear which way to go. Other than that it was great. There is an interesting small cemetery. The trails cross small brooks in several places, with secure bridge crossings. I might choose to do just one of the loops next time, if I can figure out how to skip one of them. It was a pleasant couple of hours.

Though I've taken my dog to the park here before, we prefer to explore the hiking trails that run…read morethrough the woods. There are unpaved hiking trails on the dog park side AND the disc golf side. There's a lot to do at this little park. - playground - paved walking trail - fenced in dog park - unpaved hiking trails - pavilion for parties - enclosed building restroom - baseball/softball field - disc golf course - sand volleyball The grounds crew works hard to keep the trails and park clean so visitors can run around without tripping over fallen branches or leaves. The hiking trails are also well maintained without over-clearing the natural wilderness of the woods. We are lucky that Horizons Park is so close to our house because it's a great place to get an outdoor workout in or take the family for a fun afternoon.

I just love Blacksburg, and the dog park is one of the reasons. It is large, beautiful, and easy to…read moreget to. The Town maintains the park with the help of local citizens and donations from local pet service companies. The people who take their pets are always respectful. There are two areas of the dog park, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. People regularly donate bags to clean up after your pet, as well as tennis balls, frisbees, and more. There are multiple sitting areas and trees that provide ample shade on hot days. There is also a small pool and running water so the dogs never over heat. I am very thankful that the town of Blacksburg provides this park!

I don't think this dog park is maintained anymore. The grass is taller than my dog. I had not been…read morethere for a few years and recently got a new dog. I could hardly get in as so much dirt had drained from the dog area. There was a couple from out of town for graduation and it was embarrassing.

Friendly dogs and people usually frequent this park. Seems fairly clean as far as pet waste (which…read moremostly comes back to irresponsible pet owners) over all good place to visit. I do wish they had more permanent fixtures on site for dogs (agility, climbing tunnels, etc) I frequent this park often with my two dogs.

This park is great. Wish there were more dogs that came to the park though. From time to time there…read moreare some kind hearted people in the community that will bring new tennis balls and toys for the companions to play with. There is also a concrete trail within the park in which you can walk on when playing with your dog, so you don't have to stay on your toes at all times wondering if you are going to step in any dog poo. Overall, it's a great park to bring your dog if they don't get along to well with others too well, or if this is your new companions first time at a dog park.

Only GOD loves you more than your DOG! #ReflectDogs Love &…read moreForgiveness This is actually a nice dog park that you can park right next to it!! It has a very nice double gated concrete entry area that lets you into either the big or the small dog park. There is a nice shelter as well as quite a few shade structures with benches underneath them evenly spaced around the park. Some of the support posts have lights on them so it may be lit at night. They have multiple poop bag dispensers as well as trash bins and they even have a very nice water faucet! Plenty of room for your dogs to run and the entertainment of a train going by every now and then!! What more could you ask for

I have used the walking trails and the dog park here. There is a large and small dog area. It has a…read morelot of trees with big raised roots (so watch your step) and no grass so it can get very muddy. There is a paved walking path as well as trails in the woods. I've been to a few events here (craft market, dog show, Christmas tree lighting) It's not the largest park but has the amount of space that we need for what we like to do.

Favorite place to take the pup on the weekends. Large, clean, relaxing and peaceful. My dog and I…read moreenjoy our long walks. The large fenced in dog parks are awesome also. My dog never wants to leave, she makes tons of friends every time. Great place for her to run and get energy out. People have mentioned other great parks but I honestly love this one so much I'm not even interested in going to others.

Very nice big clean park. My boys enjoyed a good run and playing. Great fencing and water large…read morewater bowls.

Amazing and well maintained dog park! Headed to TN for a road trip with our Belgian Malinois and we…read morewere lucky enough to stumble across this place. Only a few miles off 81 and definitely worth the stop. Half a dozen dogs of all sizes and wonderful people. Highly recommend!

I suppose if it is impossible or unable to walk a dog this is a nice solution. Tried to take mine,…read morebut felt it smelled, was dirty, with people not cleaning up after their dogs. The gravel seems dusty on dry days and smelly on wet days. Not worth the time. There is not a place for a medium sized dog, either tiny or big dogs seemed to be there. I have two dogs that are right in the middle.

I moved to Virginia from the San Francisco Bay Area, where I had visited numerous dog parks with my…read morepup. I have to say, this is one of the nicest, in part because there is such an active community of dog lovers invested in making and keeping this an outstanding site for doggy adventures. The site has fenced areas for small and large dogs, both of which have grass (a rarity in the Bay Area). The large dog side recently had new sod placed after the grass had been decimated by a year of four pawed madness; unfortunately it did not take particularly well, but it is certainly better than a dust bowl. There are several trees offering plenty of shade on those sweltering summer days with fireflys dancing around the grounds on warm summer nights keeping the human and canine patrons entertained alike. It is generally very well attended, particularly in the evening and on weekends of the spring and summer months. Of course, only the hardcore enthusiasts partake on those cold winter days. There is also plenty of seating for those that are weary after chasing their canine companion, who refuses to leave its favorite location, around the park. The only down sides from my perspective are: 1) One will regularly run across unclaimed piles of dog excrement , probably because the park is large and on a hill which can make keeping a track of a dog challenging. 2) When the grass dies (and I'm sure it will again) the dust and mud (when raining) become problematic. 3) There is a silly fake fire hydrant that only serves to butcher playing dogs as they careen into the object while gallivanting around the park. All around it is one of the best dog parks I have attended, and the number is considerable.

Five stars for this wonderful dog park. Huge parking lot and a building with restrooms for the…read morepeople. The main feature here is the baseball field that has been completely fenced in and converted into the running space for the large dogs. Shaded in places but with a ton of space for canines to run around. Two separate runs for smaller dogs. What's neat is that each of the dog parks has a separate entrance and exit lobby for safety to ensure that dogs are leashed and secure before leaving the park. Absolutely awesome. The parks have a foot-pump fountain too. This is the neatest park! [Review 15411 overall, 914 of 2021, number 2961 in North Carolina.]

Kudos to the idea-man/woman behind this dog park. What a great way to repurpose a…read moresoftball/baseball. There are two different sections based on your dog's size, but even within each individual area there is SOOO much space to spread out, which is nice. They've even sprinkled fun obstacles/activities for dogs and owners to work through. Overall a really fun spot to spend some time with your pooch.

Only GOD loves you more than your DOG! #ReflecDogs Love &…read moreForgiveness Once you find your way in it's actually a very nice park!! If you have a small dog go to the left and if you have a big dog go to the right. You can thank me later! It has a nice water feature, both parks are just replicas of each other, has a nice picnic table with multiple places to sit as well as benches strategically placed all around the edge of the park. It has a few agility items of in one corner by themselves and the rest of the park is just open area for your dog to run in. It is built on a nice gentle sloping Hill and has concrete pathways to get to the entry. Both entries are double gated and concrete and the fence line is all deeply buried in some kind of mulch around the edge of the park.

My husband took me on a surprise hike in Mt. Airy. It was a very pleasant surprise on a beautiful,…read morewell maintained paved path along the Ararat River. We saw a Box Turtle, a Blue Heron and Brown Trout holding at a small waterfall. We did about 3 miles of the 8 and is an easy trail that is open to pets and bicycles. It was also a nice surprise to my hubby that it is a popular trout fishery. We will definitely be back with our bikes, fishing rods, and a picnic lunch! In addition, this location also has a pickle ball court, playground, and a basketball court. Highly recommend!

One of the great things about having an RV is that if you feel like you want a nap, all you need to…read moredo is find a quiet and level parking space. This morning, that was the Riverside Park. It's quiet and it's peaceful and if the timing is right, there is some shade And after the nap, it was nice to get out and stretch our legs with a walk around. The park has a nice playground, a skate park, a kayak launch, a public restroom and it functions as a trailhead for the Riverside Park Granite City Greenway. Enjoy your time here! [Review 1757 of 2024 - 3677 in North Carolina - 22780 overall]