There's so much that goes into a great picnic that you'll realize it's not as simple as it seems.
From driving distance to ambiance and crowds, where you choose to eat is just as important as what you eat.
Six of the seven picnic spots below are near rivers, dams, or creeks, proving there is an undeniable correlation between picnic spots and water.
We've compiled a list of the best picnic areas in Roanoke, Va, that might be perfect for your next outdoor eating trip.
1. Carvins Cove
12,700
Acreage
0
Food Options
Carvins Cove is the fifth largest city-park in the United States according to Carvins Cove Wikipedia making this quite possibly one of the biggest places to picnic in this area.
2. Explore Park
1,100
Acreage
Multiple
Food Options
Explore Park sits right on the Roanoke River and has multiple food and concession options to choose from. On their website they note that outside food and drinks are not permitted, however they have a Brewpub, food vendors and concessions to choose from.
3. Green Hill Park
224
Acreage
0
Food Options
Green Hill Park is just up the Roanoke River about 20 minutes north of the Roanoke River Greenway. This is a great park for not only picnics but river floating, fishing, biking and more.
4. Mill Mountain
568
Acreage
1
Food Options
Mill Mountain can be reached either by car or by foot on the Mill Mountain Star Trail. The park has a children's play area, gazebo, picnic benches and even a zoo with a snack bar.
5. Roanoke River Greenway
25
Miles
Multiple
Food Options
Roanoke River Greenway has plenty of attractions and plenty of places to sit down for a bite. At 13.5 pave miles long from, finding a perfect spot with the right amount of scenery and noise level is achievable.