Stoney Creek Park

Visit the forested linear park with a mile-plus long walking path
next to a stream with picnic tables and benches

The park's creek forms part of the western boundary of Wintergreen’s subdivision in the valley. A major expansion in 2022 included a completely new parking lot off of Stoney Creek West along with a new, easy-to-walk trail lined with benches and picnic tables.

Directions from Route 151: Turn into the Stoney Creek subdivision onto Monocan Road. Drive 0.8 miles, turn left onto Stoney Creek West as if going to the golf clubhouse. Go one mile and look for the park’s parking area. It will be located on the left.

Stoney Creek Park is less than a hundred acres. The park's location and layout, however, make it feel much bigger.

Professionals call this style type of outdoor space a "linear park," because it is substantially longer than it is wide. The trail from end to end is now well over a mile long.

Developed, owned, and maintained by the Wintergreen Property Owners Association, the park is set in a forest of diverse trees–some more than a hundred years old–running along a large stream. It offers an array of opportunities for walkers, joggers, picnickers, birdwatchers, anglers, and all nature lovers.

Like any good park, this is an outdoor place visitors can come to escape from their routine, have some time alone, or run into neighbors.

The wide cascading stream that rolls down Wintergreen mountain from Shamokin Falls makes this valley park’s walking path appealing every season.

The mountain waters running through the dense forest make the trail cool on hot summer days. In the spring wildflowers fed by the moisture are easy to find. In the fall the colors are vibrant. The mist from the stream coats the rocks and nearby woods with ice crystals that sparkle in the winter sun.

The smooth, wide paths invite both leisurely walks and intense workouts. There are quiet places to picnic and read. This is all set around the edge of the suburban Wintergreen valley neighborhood of Stoney Creek.

Starting from the parking lot off of Stoney Creek West, walkers can cross two bridges as they move toward stream-side picnic tables. The trail follows along Stoney Creek until it reaches the golf cart path.

The trail that is on the cart path is less than 100 yards, then again follows the stream, where visitors will find more stream-side benches and picnic tables on the way to Wood Nettle Lane.

Robin Pullen (who lives next to the park), Richard Elder (a long-time fan of the park), and Landscape Architect John James each offer up their perspectives on the improvements made to Stoney Creek Park.

The wide, flat gravel trails make most of the park handicap accessible. Several stream-side picnic tables have a spot for a wheelchair.

Mountain laurel that blooms in the spring along the creek thrives thanks to the cool mists the water from the mountain provide.

All Wintergreen property owners and their family members are welcome to fish Stoney Creek. Read more about fishing at Wintergreen here.

Dogs are required to be on a leash unless they are under the control of a responsible person and obedient to commands says the community rules.

Less than 100 yards away from the parking lot just off Stoney Creek West is the creek with benches and picnic tables.

Wintergreen Resort shares part of its golf cart path to make the park’s trail. Walkers must stay off the other golf cart paths when the course is open for play.

The outstanding care and craftsmanship of crews from both Creation Appreciation and WPOA can be seen all along the park’s walking path.