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Wasena Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,224 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wasena Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.
What runners say about Wasena Park
“Today was quite picturesque with birthday parties and picnic blankets and so many happy people enjoying the park.”
“Wasena Park and the nearby Roanoke River offer one of the most peaceful and refreshing outdoor experiences in the Roanoke area.”
“Easy walk, run, or bicycle this stretch from Wasena to Roanoke Memorial Hosp.”
Awesome park for walking, biking, running. With kids, family, pets. Great view. Enjoy!
Beautiful park but don't forget a chair or blanket to sit on it's quite the walk. Plus any of the events you'll need something to sit on.
Absolutely beautiful. Amazing facilities,sights,trails,and activities. I love doing visitations here and fishing with my daughter.
Wasena Park and the nearby Roanoke River offer one of the most peaceful and refreshing outdoor experiences in the Roanoke area. Wasena Park is a beautifully maintained green space that feels both lively and relaxing at the same time.
Trail conditions & character
“Today was quite picturesque with birthday parties and picnic blankets and so many happy people enjoying the park.”
“Wasena Park and the nearby Roanoke River offer one of the most peaceful and refreshing outdoor experiences in the Roanoke area.”
“Next to the trail and parking there are the Green Goat restaurant and Hang10 Hawaiian shaved ice.”
“Level, no grade, great for all ages including people rocking a wheelchair, or those with yahoo's in strollers.”
“I'm going to rate this a four out of five only because there were no real bathrooms only.”
Plan your run at Wasena Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteplayroanoke.com
- Phone+1 540-853-2236
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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