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Fries River Park

City park · Fries, Virginia

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Streamflow 1,020 ft³/s
  • Gage height 1.40 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NEW RIVER NEAR GALAX, VA (4.7 mi away), as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03164000, as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 974 ft³/s over 96 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 2:30 AM gauge-local time

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Cool todayPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Editor's Notes
A city park in Fries, Virginia. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, slides, swings and a playground, and it is used for hiking and picnicking. The site is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

Weather at Fries River Park

39°F, Clear · H 67° / L 37° · 2% chance of rain
H: 67° L: 37°
Clear
Clear
39°
|
Feels like 37°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
69%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
41°
3 AM
Clear
39°
6 AM
Clear
38°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
45°
12 PM
Sunny
63°
3 PM
Sunny
67°
6 PM
Sunny
56°
9 PM
Clear
46°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Fries River Park?
Fries River Park is a city park in Fries, Virginia.
Can you swim at Fries River Park?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Fries River Park rated?
Fries River Park in Fries, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 132 reviews.

Location & Contact

Fries, VA 24330

Fries, Virginia 24330

Popular Times
Monday
Morning
6a
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
Afternoon
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Evening
6p
7p
8p
9p
10p
11p
Not busy
Moderate
Busy
💡 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
  • ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
  • ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience

Features & amenities

People Talk About

💬 shade tree💬 fishing💬 river trail💬 picnics💬 kayak💬 shaded site💬 biking💬 well kept💬 friendly staff💬 slow town

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Slides🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground
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