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The Blue Ridge Parkway
Along the western border of Franklin County, the Blue Ridge Parkway weaves in and out of Franklin and Floyd Counties. This section of the Parkway falls in the Plateau Region. In this region, the Parkway begins to level out and is surrounded by farmland.
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Lakes
See what Smith Mountain Lake and Philpott Lake have to offer.
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Rivers
Franklin County Blueways are an exciting way for beginners and experts to experience the beauty of nature in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Waid Park
Waid Park is the "Crown Jewel" of outdoor recreation in Franklin County. The park features over 5 miles of trails through hills, farmland, and rivers, a professional disc golf course, athletic fields and access to the Pigg River Blueway system.
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Waid Park Disc Golf Course
The Waid Park 18-hole course has 36 baskets, 36 turf tee pads and two practice baskets. This challenging pro level wooded course was constructed in 2022.
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Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park features 37-acre of public access on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake.The park features 1.7 miles of trails, a handicap accessible fishing pier, a beautiful wide sand beach open during the summer.
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Fish Franklin County
Franklin County, Smith Mountain Lake, and Philpott Lake offer anglers of all skill levels an opportunity to catch a fish of a lifetime!