Parks and Playgrounds in Harrisonburg

1050 Neff Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

A Dream Come True is a city playground designed to be accessible and inclusive. The city describes it as having unique features, including accessible play equipment.

780 University Boulevard, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is a 125-acre woodland preserve on the James Madison University campus, with more than three miles of trails. Its winding paths and botanical gardens are noted for native plants and opportunities to walk among woodland habitats.

801 Hillandale Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Hillandale is a 74-acre city park with picnic shelters, playground equipment and a 1.3-mile walking trail. Local tourism coverage also highlights its woodland paths and describes it as the city’s largest park.

188 North Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Liberty Park is a city park at the corner of North Liberty and West Wolfe streets. Local tourism coverage notes its accessible playground and wheelchair-accessible Liberty Swing.

461 Second Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Morrison Park is a neighborhood park with a large playground, basketball court, picnic shelter and pickleball courts. The city also lists restrooms and open green space among its facilities.

431 East Washington Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Ralph Sampson Park is a 31-acre city park with playgrounds, courts and a paved perimeter path. Its roughly 6,000-square-foot spraygrounds have 36 spray features; they operate seasonally, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

710 Hillandale Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Rocktown Trails are a network of trails at Hillandale Park. Visit Harrisonburg describes paths through tranquil woods where walkers can see seasonal wildflowers and other flowering plants.

Purcell Park, access from Monument Avenue or South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Purcell Park is a 57-acre city park with a roughly 1.5-mile walking path around the park and the Kids Castle playground. The city describes the path as popular with Harrisonburg residents.

305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Westover is a 48-acre park with a playground, skate park, pool complex and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Friendly City Trail connects to the park and links it with Hillandale Park and nearby schools.

Harrisonburg High School, 1001 Garbers Church Road, to Westover Park, 305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

The Friendly City Trail is an easy, paved shared-use route of about 2.2 miles through Harrisonburg. It connects Hillandale and Westover parks, schools and neighborhoods, and is used by walkers, joggers and cyclists.