For the outdoors enthusiasts, Rocky Mount has much to offer. Whether it's sports you're interested in or just enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you'll find it here. With a lake on each side, Franklin County is a wonder in itself. Fishing, boating, skiing, canoeing, and swimming can be enjoyed on our waters. With the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding us, you'll find all kinds of adventures on any of our nature trails or scenic byways.   And, if it's just a fun time with the kids at the playground you're looking for, well, we've got that too.

Official Scenic Byways in Franklin County

Route 602 between the Blue Ridge Parkway at Adney Gap and Route 40 at Ferrum.

Route 623 between Route 40 at Ferrum and Philpott Lake.

Route 748 between Route 623 and Route 640

Route 640 between the Blue Ridge Parkway and  Route 40 near Rocky Mount.

Other Scenic Roads

Route 890 from Penhook to the Henry County line.

Route 40 southwest of Rocky Mount to the Patrick County line.

Visit one of Rocky Mount or Franklin County's Great Parks!

Antioch Community Park

Dr. Vernon Lynch Riverside Park

Franklin County Recreational Park

2150 Sontag Road in Rocky Mount, VA

Amphitheatre, playgrounds, trails, picnic shelters, basketball,

 volleyball, and tennis courts; baseball, softball, and soccer fields.

Gilley's Park

End of Trail Drive, Rocky Mount, VA

(Behind B.F.M.S.)

Public fishing park, 3 fishing ponds on 9 acres of land.

Mary Bethune Park

East on East Street, Rocky Mount, VA

Playground and picnic shelter.

Skate Park- FC/RM Rotary

Technology Drive, Rocky Mount, VA

(Beside Y.M.C.A.)

Playgrounds, Skate Park, and picnic shelter.

SML Community Park

Waid Recreational Park

Six Mile Post Road, Rocky Mount, VA

Baseball, softball, and soccer fields, bike trails, walking trails,

playgrounds, fishing, and picnic shelters.

Windy Gap Park