About this Location

Facility Overview

The parking lot situated at 100 Houndschase Lane provides essential open-air surface parking within the renowned Hethwood and Foxridge residential community on the western edge of Blacksburg, Virginia. Set amidst manicured landscaped grounds and tree-lined neighborhood streets, the lot features standard head-in and angled vehicle bays designed for resident and visitor convenience. Because it is an outdoor, uncovered lot without overhead beams or deck structures, it offers unlimited vertical clearance, making it accessible not only to compact commuter sedans and midsize crossovers, but also to full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, and high-profile passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located just two miles west of the heart of Virginia Tech, 100 Houndschase Lane serves as a strategic neighborhood parking area close to key university, recreation, and local lifestyle destinations:

Virginia Tech Campus: Under a 5 to 7-minute drive (approximately 2 miles) to core campus landmarks, including the Drillfield, Burruss Hall, and Newman Library.
Collegiate Athletics: Minutes away from Lane Stadium (home of Virginia Tech Hokies Football), Cassell Coliseum (Hokies Basketball), English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park, and Thompson Field.
The Quad & Hethwood Community Amenities: Walking distance to community recreation hubs featuring swimming pools, basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball, and community green spaces.
Hethwood Pond & Trails: Immediate pedestrian connectivity to neighborhood fitness trails, the scenic Hethwood Pond and gazebo, and regional connections toward the Huckleberry Trail network.
Hethwood Square Shopping Center: Located less than a mile away, offering everyday grocery necessities, casual takeout eateries, veterinary services, and neighborhood conveniences.
Downtown Blacksburg: Roughly 2.5 miles east, offering vibrant dining, indie coffee shops, local craft breweries, the Lyric Theatre, and farmers markets.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress to the parking area are straightforward via Houndschase Lane, branching off Hethwood Boulevard and Tall Oaks Drive with direct arterial access to Prices Fork Road. Prices Fork Road functions as one of Blacksburg’s primary thoroughfares, linking drivers directly to the U.S. Route 460 Bypass in minutes for seamless highway connections to Christiansburg, Interstate 81, and the broader New River Valley.

For those traveling without a car, the facility benefits from the comprehensive Blacksburg Transit (BT) network. Dedicated neighborhood bus routes, including the Hethwood A (HWA), Hethwood B (HWB), and Hethwood Combined (HWC) lines, stop directly within steps of Houndschase Lane, providing frequent, direct, and fare-free transit directly to the Virginia Tech campus transit hubs and downtown Blacksburg.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Spacious, open-air surface lot with straightforward drive-aisle navigation.
Generous stall widths accommodating sedans, pickup trucks, and larger passenger vehicles.
No vertical clearance limitations, welcoming roof racks, bike racks, and tall utility vehicles.
Dedicated ADA-accessible parking spaces with curb-ramp access to adjacent walkways.
Illuminated parking bays and street-lit access roads for night visibility.
Immediate proximity to sheltered Blacksburg Transit (BT) bus stops.
Paved pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks connecting directly to local apartment entrances and nature trails.

Ideal For

Residents and invited guests of the Foxridge and Hethwood apartment communities.
University commuters and students catching direct Blacksburg Transit shuttle buses to campus.
Visiting family members and alumni seeking convenient residential parking during Virginia Tech graduation and orientation weekends.
Outdoor enthusiasts, joggers, and cyclists accessing the local trail network and Hethwood greenways.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While the Foxridge community features open residential parking, visitors should always verify current property parking policies, posted signage, and pass requirements, particularly during major university event weekends such as Virginia Tech football game days. Ensure your vehicle has up-to-date inspection and registration decals displayed, as residential communities strictly enforce property maintenance and towing guidelines. During winter snowfall, pay close attention to designated snow plowing routes and clear-zone notices to ensure uninterrupted lot maintenance.