The Trails at Bluefield City Park

08/24/2026

🚨 UPDATE!! PARK CLOSURE NOTICE 🚨

The park is CLOSED to ALL auto and foot traffic, Tuesday through Friday August 25-28 while work is being completed on the walkways.

For everyone’s safety and to allow the new walkway surfaces to properly cure. The curing process will take approximately 48 hours after they finish the final coat of rubber surface.

Shelter Rentals for Thursday and Friday will be allowed entrance for their event.

The park will be open Saturday for Lemonade Days!

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve our park! 🌳

08/21/2026

Important closure: The new paved walking path will be closed Monday Aug 24-Friday Aug 28 so it can be sealed! (Great time to try the Family Friendly Trail)

08/09/2026

Just a few of the cool things you’ll see walking the Family Friendly Trail! Give it a try. It’s gorgeous out.

08/05/2026

Reminder:

08/03/2026

Introducing a new section of trail on Moss, just another fun way to get up or down that far hill. It is flagged and ready to use. Signs coming soon. Thanks Jerry, John and Carol for helping me get that done.

06/19/2026

Reminder: FREE bike maintenance workshop this evening (Friday, June 19) 5:30 pm. Come meet one of the trail’s newest volunteers who is also a certified bike mechanic. Learn some basics! Bring your (or kids) bike and ride after!

06/17/2026

Virginia Creeper Trail Update

Construction Progress Update (as of June 16, 2026)

The Start to the Heart (Abingdon to Damascus) section of the trail remains open and welcoming trail lovers! 💚

The first permanent concrete pour was completed at Bridge 16, Abutment 1 and Bent 1, on June 10, 2026. Concrete pours will continue at additional bridges.

Work at Slope Failures 2 and 3 is nearing completion.

Thirteen of 23 bridges have been fabricated at Contech, with eight delivered to the site.

151 of 213 micropiles have been installed. Micropile installation is now complete in Segments 4 and 5.

Twelve of 21 H-piles have been installed at Bridge 16.

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Taylor’s Valley Waterline Replacement:
One of four directional drill sections is complete, and the second directional drill is more than 75% complete.

More than 3,600 feet of ductile iron pipe has been installed by Kiewit and subcontractor ASI.

Hydrostatic pressure testing is ongoing for installed waterline segments to confirm there are no leaks.

More construction updates from Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. can be found at

Virginia Creeper Trail - Home

06/14/2026

Reminder! Join our local bike mechanic for a free clinic!!!!