Lick Run Greenway

The Lick Run Greenway TRACK Trail is a 0.75-mile trail along the Lick Run Greenway. It begins in Washington Park, passes Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, and ends at Brown-Robertson Park.

Lick Run Greenway begins in the heart of downtown Roanoke passing through one of the roomier parks on the north side of town, Washington Park. Here you can find an array of facilities including one of Roanoke’s two public outdoor swimming pools. There is also a playground, exercise equipment, a shelter, and restrooms. From Washington Park, you can walk to Brown-Robertson Park which features lush trees, wide fields, a shelter, and another playground. Parking is available near both parks.

Lick Run Greenway is a paved trail with a 4.1-mile section from downtown to Valley View Mall and a 0.5-mile section at Countryside Park. The greenway provides an excellent commuter route between the city’s biggest commercial areas and offers a lovely respite for a nature walk or run. Unique features include a view of Mill Mountain Star from Washington Park. The creek and many large woodland trees provide habitat, where 94 species of birds have been documented. Farther west along Ferncliff Avenue, there are wide sidewalks, providing an on-road connection from Hershberger Road to the off-road section at Countryside.

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Location Details

Recreational Features: Paved Bike Path, Picnic Tables, Playground
Amenities:
ADA Compliant: Yes
Seasonality: Open all year

Adventures for Lick Run Greenway

Hiking

Nature's Hide & Seek

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
The Nature's Hide & Seek brochure is designed so that kids of all ages can walk along the trail and discover common things that are often overlooked in nature. Some of them are hard to find, others are easy. Best of all, the adventure never ends because every time you walk the trail you will discover new things hiding in nature.
Hiking

Animal Athletes

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
The Animal Athletes adventure challenges kids to exercise with the animals. This brochure gives kids eight different animal exercises they can do along the trail. From hummingbird hand-swings to frog hops, kids are sure to have fun getting in shape with the animals during their outdoor adventures.
Hiking

Bug Out

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
The "Bug Out" brochure is an investigation into the creepy crawlies of the forest. This adventure will help you learn how to identify the difference between insects, spiders and other arthropods.
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Hiking

Creek Life

Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
Creeks and streams are some of the most dynamic environments on earth. Let’s explore the ways streams support life and transform the planet.

Directions

1610 Burrell St NW
Roanoke, VA 24012
Latitude: 37.284567000000
Longitude: -79.943176000000

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