A 3.5 acre parcel of land was gifted to the Town of Broadway in 2010. The parcel is located in the flood plain along Linville Creek and lies to the south side of Turner Avenue across from the Broadway Heritage Park. Development of this property is limited due to its location in the flood plain.

The Broadway Lions Club assessed recreational and event needs in the Town of Broadway in an effort to determine needs in the town that our club can assist in filling. Needs identified are:

• Parking – activities in Heritage Park and downtown Broadway require parking facilities in excess of those currently available. This plan provides for up to 200 parking spaces.

• Safe and Accessible Pathway - A pathway from Heritage Park to the events parking will extend under the Turner Avenue bridge over Linville Creek to provide a safe route.

• Extended Walking Trail – The Heritage Park walking trail is used extensively, and this plan will increase the existing walking trail by approximately 0.25 mile.

• Event Facilities – Heritage Park is currently the site of several festival, holiday, and musical events that draw large crowds - both from the local Broadway community and the surrounding area of Rockingham County. These events occupy the entire park, including heavy use of public spaces like the children’s playground, walking trail, and picnic pavilion. Additional facilities are desirable to expand opportunities for events.

  • Events Stage and Viewing Area - An events stage would allow more flexibility for events in the park. This plan will accommodate more than one simultaneous event, or for larger events where multiple bands might be desired. Plans for a multi-use structure that can house an events stage or alternatively be used as a picnic pavilion is part of this proposal. A large elevated and protected events lawn will provide for events viewing.

  • Food Truck Provisions – Events frequently involve food trucks and concessionaires that require unique infrastructure. The existing Heritage Park currently does not have areas/spaces designed to accommodate food vendors or electrical or water hook-ups for them. This proposal will include an area for food trucks, and we look forward to working with local food trucks to provide the best accommodations for this amenity.

  • Restroom Facilities – Special events require restroom facilities in excess of those currently available. Restroom facilities will be part of the pavilion/stage building.

• Shenandoah Rail Trail – Heritage Park is located at the southern terminus of the anticipated trail to be constructed along the existing Norfolk-Southern Railroad corridor that extends from Broadway to Front Royal. This project will support the needed parking and events associated with the rail trail. The project master plan includes provisions for shower facilities and for bus and/or RV parking.