Park

Big Gem Park

6 locals recommend

Tips from locals

Missy
July 24, 2020
This outdoor recreation spot -- with its playground, several hiking trails, big pond with fountain, pavilions, random sculptures, and seasonal concerts -- is a BIG Gem, an under-used treasure.
Chris & Bethanie
March 10, 2020
68-acre park with hiking trails, swings, playground equipment, picnic tables, picnic shelters, benches, a gazebo, fishing in the pond, and grills are available. 12 minutes South of Fox Creek Lodge.
Batten
August 11, 2018
fishing pond, kids park and a very amazing hiking trail. It is in the middle of town, but the trail feels totally secluded. One of my personal favorites.
Julie
March 9, 2021
Fish, hike or play in the town's local park. During the late 1800's, Big Gem was the site of one of the largest pig iron furnace in the valley. At one time The Big Gem Cast Iron Furnace produced over 32,000 tons a year of pig iron that were then shipped from Shenandoah Iron Works via the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
Location
736 4th St
Shenandoah, VA