Dominion Resources as a part of its Roanoke Rapids Lake Hydro-Power license is developing an outstanding 17 acre lake front recreation area that will be the western end of the Roanoke Canal Trail.  This beautiful facility will provide 100 persons lake and 40 persons lake front picnic shelters, a modular playground unit, sand volley ball, a swimming beach, a nine whole Frisbee golf course, horseshoes, fishing pier, and a beautiful wooded ½ mile nature and fitness loop trail with excellent views of Roanoke Rapids Lake.  The City of Roanoke Rapids is a partner in the project having provided grant resources to help construct the facility. 

          The area is a great place to start a hike on the Canal Trail, fish, have a picnic or just relax and view a beautiful lake.  Bald Eagles, ducks, osprey, deer, and even sea gulls have been seen in this area.  The more adventurous can choose to start at the lake and hike or bike the 7+ miles to the beautiful River Falls Park in Weldon.  Along the way they can see the old power bulkhead, Canal Museum, Aqueduct, and other historic and natural “jewels” along the way.