Christiansburg Presbyterian Playground

Good swings are weirdly hard to find, and this spot actually delivers — there’s enough of them that you’re not standing around waiting. The enclosed area is a genuine selling point if you’ve got a runner in the 2-5 range, since you can actually relax on one of the benches without hovering. Picnic tables make it easy to pack lunch and stay a while. Parking is right there, which makes it a solid pit stop if you’re passing through Christiansburg on 81.