Very nice fields. Am impressed by their condition. This is a bit odd pulling into. Large fences…read morewith barbed wire is unusual. Best guess is someone or a group of people, screwed it for the rest of us. Could enjoy more without that view. Parks and Recreation is, supposed to be a little more relaxing. That being said good picnic tables. Also if you have little ones, they will like the playground area. It should get them plenty tired. Luray definitely cares about its citizens, and this park is stellar for a town of its size. Well done. If you're in the area, you can play sports or watch them.

My children miss the old playground, thiers not many wood structures left, so to see it torn down…read morewas disappointing. The new playground is not bad and my kids love the zip line. However, I wish they would have made it more inclusive for children with disabilities.

Nice place, I really like the Civil War trails toward the back of the park past all the…read moretennis/basketball courts, baseball fields and playgrounds. The Park is very well taken care of and clean, there is an open area for picnics or football too. For me the stars are for the Civil War trails, walking through the fields and knowing the history that has happened here was just amazing. Worth a Look See if you're looking for an interesting and easy walk.

This is a nice park with something for just about everyone. From the play area with equipment for…read moresmall children, to the picnic area for families, to the tennis court and baseball fields, to the "disc golf course", to the hiking trails, what more could you ask for in a community park? I used to walk my dog there almost every day. Being a dog lover, I would like to see an actually enclosed area "dog-park style" where a dog can "legally" be let loose and allowed to run around and play. We once went there just after a major snow storm. While the road leading into the park was totally clear, the actual parking lots were not. I actually got the car stuck, but did eventually get out of there okay. In retrospect, I probably shouldn't have tried to access the park the day after a major snowstorm, but my dog and I loved our daily walks there so much that we hated to miss a day.. In my opinion, this park is way under-utilized. Not too crowded on most days, including weekends.

A great hike that I would rate as intermediately challenging. No rock scrambling or anything like…read morethat, but it is quite steep for a while, one must be prepared. It's a popular spot at the top (stunning vistas of the park). I definitely recommend getting there early. We arrived in the afternoon and it was super crowded. Parking only on the side of Skyline Drive and then a 5-10 minute walk just to the trailhead. From the southern entrance to the park, it was about a 20 minute drive along Skyline Drive just to get here, so it does take some prep time before you even start hiking. As mentioned, it's a steep incline for most of the first half. What I loved the most was how many people coming down from the top would encourage you going up, saying "you're over halfway there," or "it's worth it; keep going!" and was nice to return the favor on our way down. Fast hikers can get to the top in 30 minutes, but most will need more. The views at the top are definitely worth the hike. Beautiful view of the Shenandoah Valley. There is a small shelter if it's raining, and a lovely little stone balcony overlook. There are enough outcroppings that you could have a small picnic. Word to the wise, make sure you have a plan for relieving yourself before the hike. There are no facilities. If you like beautiful views, hiking, or being out in nature, come check out the Hawksbill Trail.

We visited Hawksbill Trail via the trailhead off Skyline Drive. There is 860ft of elevation and…read more600ft happen in the first .5 mile. A bit of a doozy. If you go this way, make it to the top, and turn right, it's only another .1 mile to the summit. Beautiful views and very peaceful. Good place to stop for a lunch break. We got a little turned around though and ended up walking to another part of the trail when we were trying to do the loop. Overall, we like the part of the trail that we hiked.

Beautiful views, easy to find. Great spot for the sunrise and to see the fog ocean when it's there.read more

Beautiful trail just over a mile. Views were great. Moderate only based on rocks as one in our…read moreparty has bad knees.

I found the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway after a quick lunch and before checking into my camping lodge…read more I did a short stop and turned into the commuter parking area after seeing a walkway by the creek. I only walked the loop which was probably a little less than a mile, however the Greenway itself is 2 miles long. The paved path runs alongside the Hawksbill creek and I was happy that was the case. The sounds of the creek water was relaxing. Calling it a creek can be deceiving but it's not a river! It's pretty nice size, specially after all our rain. A super great resource for the town! A great way to bring the community together. -One thing that worried me was the electric farm fence. Please note it's quite close to the pavement.

Beautiful spot to get your exercise in Great walking trail…read morewith fantastic views. Very interesting in what you might see. Don't worry it's not to strenuous. I even saw a lot of seniors handling it. Love the water view. Definitely plan on returning.

if thethe dogs are happy, I'm happy. they loved it! it's our second trip here and we will be back…read moreagain!

The big Schloss trail from the wolf Gap Recreation Area is what I would consider a moderate hike…read more It's just a few miles to the summit and the first mile or so is a forestry Road leading up out of wolf Gap. When you reach the Ridgeline and head north along the mountain it's more of a typical Appalachian type Trail. There's no water along the ridge although there are some campsites. The last scramble to the Rock Summit is fairly steep and not for the faint of heart. If you go during warm weather watch your footing, because there are numerous rattlesnakes in the area. You can continue to the north and make it all the way to Half Moon Mountain, or turn right and go east towards the white rocks Lookout.

The tibbet knob hiking trail is what I would consider a moderate trail located on the border of…read moreWest Virginia and Virginia. The trailhead begins at the wolf Gap recreation area. To get to the tibbet knob trail after parking at Wolf Gap, you cross the road and find the trailhead on the south side of the road. It is very well-marked. The trail itself is 1.6 miles from the trailhead to the summit of tibbet knob. The trail first ascends through a sparsely wooded area with very little underbrush and several large campsites that would be perfect if you were camping in the area and the Wolf Gap campground was full. Since the only amenities at Wolf Gap our privys and tent sites, you wouldn't really be giving anything up to camp here on the tibbet knob trail. After passing through the sparsely wooded area, the trail ascends to a small ridge and the trail itself is very well marked with yellow blazes. The trail is somewhat Rocky but overall very smooth and comfortable. When you get to the top of the small ridge there are good views to the east. The trail then descends into a saddle between the ridge and the actual knob. It is at this point that the real ascent begins and the hike becomes somewhat harder as you take on the majority of the 800 FT elevation gain. This is a fairly strenuous climb and there are two small rock scrambles before you get to the actual summit. At the summit there's a wonderful overlook providing views to the West of the trout run valley, and really good views to the north of big Schloss and half moon mountain. Just past the actual summit there is a spectacular campsite with a fire ring that would probably hold as many as four tents. there is of course no water so this is a dry site and all water must be packed in.

This trail was very well marked! I would recommend reading the map at the begging of the trail. It…read moreis very pretty. There are a lot of look out spots along the way. It was a moderate trail. Some spots were steep and rocky. The bathrooms were dirty. Overall would highly recommend! Had a great time!

Nice park for John Marshall. First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, he was relatively…read moreaccomplished. All jokes aside, wish more signage for his life and work. There's enough room for a little more. It's still a decent park, but with some minor improvements, could be fascinating. There's a pleasant trail to walk. Also like the trees here. The open space and foliage are enjoyable sights. It's a good place, and am thankful for it. If in the area visit it. Don't drive too far out of the way.

Small park with a 1/2 trail to a monument for the birthplace of Chief Justice John Marshall. Trail…read moreis mowed and an easy walk through a wooded area. There are five parking spaces, a picnic bench. No facilities.