December 25: Round Hill

Round Hill’s completed Main Street Enhancement project and Franklin Park trail is one of the many gifts of Loudoun that can bring us together this holiday season. This is one story in a series of 31 that highlight #LoudounPossible opportunities in the county. Check back every day in December to learn more!

The residents of Round Hill were excited as the completion of the Round Hill to Franklin Park Trail and Main Street Enhancement projects came to fruition. With the completion of a 10-foot, shared use path between Lake Point Subdivision and the Franklin Park pool, and curb and sidewalk along Main Street from the former Washington & Old Dominion railroad station to E. Loudoun Street.

The formal opening came in September with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and was attended by the public and Round Hill and Loudoun County leaders.

Round Hill Mayor Scott Ramsey credited former Mayor Frank Etro with creating the vision, noting that the project spanned across five different town administrators and three county supervisors. “It took us 20 years to make it happen. It was a long road, but it all started with a belief that this town could be better,” Ramsey said. Regarding the completion, he added, “…it really feels like we got the rock to the top of the mountain.”

The projects may be complete but there is still work to be done. Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is also working with Purcellville leaders to construction a trail from the park to the town and the western terminus of the W&OD Trail, creating a trail system that would effectively run from Round Hill to Alexandria.

You can learn more about the Round Hill to Franklin Park Trail and Main Street Enhancement projects here.