Explore Our Plan
Key Elements
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Created directly from community feedback
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Backed by data provided by Franklin County
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Focus on protecting old growth forest & wildlife habitats
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Addresses the needs of our community while serving the whole region
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All projects built with a focus on accessibility for ALL (ADA)
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Actively addressing the epidemic of elderly isolation in rural communities
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Provides a permanent location for the Ferrum farm & Craft market
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Location for community events & festivals
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Space to have picnics, reunions, birthdays, etc.
Completed Projects
Campground
Primitive sites completed in Fall 2025 and include:
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11 x flat, packed-gravel RV sites (can fit rigs up to 40')
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2 x dedicated 12x24 tent sites
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1 x dedicated group/ADA 24x24 tent site
Tent sites graciously provided by Rocky Mount Lowe's thanks to Ferrum Park being chosen as their
2025 Hometown Heroes Project recipient!
Click here for more information about our campground and to make reservations!
ADA Trail - Phase 1
Ferrum Park was the proud recipient of a $15,000 grant from AARP's Community Challenge Grant! Completed in Summer of 2025, Phase I of our ADA-trail was funded by this AARP's grant!
This grant allowed us to complete a 1/4 mile section of packed-gravel trail that winds through the western side of the park, taking visitors through the woods and allowing easy access for all mobilities to our new Balehouse shelter and Community Firepit. It also included funding for a new trailhead parking lot, fence, and signage.
The Community Firepit was another amazing Lowe's Hometown Heroes project, and the Balehouse shelter was a gracious donation from a local community member!