Parks
Glasgow maintains three town parks open to the public. All are free to use; some areas can be reserved for events.
Centennial Park
Intersection of Blue Ridge Road and McCulloch Street
Benches and a memorial to Frank Padget, an African-American boatman who died in 1854 while rescuing passengers from a stranded canal boat in the James River.
Knick Field
Intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Rockbridge Road
Softball field, basketball courts, playground, two pavilions, and horseshoe pits.
Locher Field
End of 9th Street
A large pavilion with a stage and a small pavilion, suited to community events and family gatherings.
Parks near Glasgow
- Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area — seven-acre lake for swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping
- Natural Bridge State Park — dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge
- Blue Ridge Parkway — blueridgeparkway.org
- Appalachian Trail — appalachiantrail.org
- George Washington and Jefferson National Forests — nationalforests.org
Park rental and reservations
Parks and facilities are available to rent for special events. Applications, reservations, and payments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To reserve, contact Town Hall at (540) 258-2246 or stop by to pick up an application in person.
Facility fees
| Facility | Resident | Out of town |
|---|---|---|
| Picnic shelter(s) | $10.00 | $35.00 |
| Horseshoe pits | $10.00 | $35.00 |
| Farmers Market space | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Events Pavilion | $125.00 | $150.00 |
| Green Bingo Stand | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Softball at Knick Field
- Practices / league play (Mon-Fri): $25 / 2 hours, plus $25/hr light fee. Maximum three reservations per team.
- Softball league teams: $150 per team, plus $25/hr light fee.
- Softball tournaments (weekends only): $100/day, plus $25/hr light fee.
Bounce house rental
- $80/day (within Glasgow town limits only), 72 hours advance reservation required.
- $28.28/hour, 2-hour minimum, if setup help is needed.
Reservation forms
