Radford, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wildwood Pool
1929-1964
Photographed By Mike Waldon, July 26, 2013
1. Wildwood Pool Marker
For thirty-six years a swimming pool provided Radford with water recreation at this location in Wildwood Park, to give a place "in which to avoid bad habits." The opening of the pool and a dance on Independence Day in 1929 attracted 10,000 people from Radford and surrounding area.
The pool was 200 feet long and for a while received its water described as "always cold" from Connley's Run. The complex also featured a bathhouse, concession stand, ticket booth and a parking area. The pool was filled in and closed in 1964. Portions of the west wall can be seen beyond this marker.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 37° 8.058′ N, 80° 33.99′ W. Marker is in Radford, Virginia. Marker is on Wildwood Park Drive, 0.3 miles south of East Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. The marker is in Wildwood Park. Wildwood Park Drive is open only to public bike and foot traffic. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Radford VA 24141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Connelly's Run (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Starnes (approx. ¼ mile away); High Water Mark (approx. 0.4 miles away); Native American Village Site
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Also see . . . Welcome to Wildwood Park. Park website homepage (Submitted on March 1, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2013, by Mike Waldon of Lafayette, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 56 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Mike Waldon of Lafayette, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
