This small park, located on the edge of the city limits, has some pretty decent birding for its size. The park contains a large patch of overgrown brush and grasses, a small pond, open spaces, and wooded edges.
In the summer, Great Crested Flycatchers call from the oak woods surrounding the park and Green Herons hunt along the edges of the pond. The overgrown patch of brush is a sparrow’s heaven in the fall and winter. Nine species of sparrow have been recorded here; it is the city’s best spot for White-crowned Sparrow, and it is likely a good spot for even more uncommon species such as Fox and Clay-colored Sparrow.
Accessibility: This park has public parking and offers multi-use, ADA compliant trails. Clemmons Lake in the center of the park is also open to canoeing and kayaking, with rentals available on-site.
eBird Hotspot: Ivy Creek Park
Owner/Manager: City of Lynchburg
—Logan Anderson