About this Location

Facility Overview

The Tazewell Park & Ride lot, situated at 120 Fieldcrest Circle in Tazewell, Virginia, serves as a key commuter and multimodal staging area in Tazewell County. Positioned right off Fairground Road and adjacent to the US Route 19 / US Route 460 corridor, this facility is designed as a level, open-air surface parking lot. Because it is completely open without overhead canopies or multi-story garage structures, there are virtually no vertical height restrictions. This open headroom design allows standard passenger cars, oversized pickup trucks, work vans, commercial utility vehicles, and vehicles with rooftop cargo boxes or bike racks to maneuver and park without clearance concerns.

The layout features clearly designated painted stalls, wide driving aisles, and curb cuts engineered for easy turning radiuses. The lot is fully paved and maintained by transportation authorities, making it a reliable staging point for carpools, vanpools, county commuters, and visitors heading into historic downtown Tazewell or traveling along southwest Virginia’s regional transit arteries.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located just minutes from the center of Tazewell, the lot is strategically situated near several prominent community destinations, outdoor recreational facilities, and public services:

Tazewell County Fairgrounds: Located immediately along Fieldcrest Circle and Fairground Road, placing attendees within walking distance during the annual county fair, agricultural expos, motorsports exhibitions, and community festivals.
Historic Downtown Tazewell & Main Street: Located approximately 1.5 miles away (a quick 3- to 4-minute drive), offering local boutique shops, historic architecture, the Tazewell County Courthouse, and popular local dining venues such as the Painted Pickle and Clinch River Brewery.
Lincolnshire Park: Less than 2 miles away, home to sports fields, walking trails, pavilions, and a stocked public fishing lake.
Back of the Dragon (Route 16): Tazewell serves as the northern trailhead for Virginia’s famous 32-mile winding mountain road, making this commuter lot an ideal rendezvous point for motorcycle touring groups and sports car enthusiasts regrouping before or after the drive.
Tazewell County Public Safety & Municipal Offices: Neighboring county government, emergency services, and community service facilities clustered near Fieldcrest Circle.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Navigating to and from 120 Fieldcrest Circle is straightforward. Drivers can access Fieldcrest Circle directly from Fairground Road (Virginia State Route 61 / Route 645), which connects directly to the four-lane US Route 19 / US Route 460 bypass. This interchange gives motorists rapid north-south and east-west connectivity toward Bluefield, Richlands, and Lebanon with zero downtown congestion.

Ingress and egress points are wide and provide clean sightlines onto Fieldcrest Circle, allowing smooth traffic flow even during peak shift changes or major events at the neighboring fairgrounds. For public transit users, local on-demand and fixed-route transit options—including services provided by Four County Transit—operate throughout Tazewell County, offering connections to regional employment hubs, healthcare centers, and educational campuses.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Stalls: Paved, marked standard parking bays designed to accommodate vehicles of varying wheelbases without overhead obstructions.
ADA Accessible Parking: Dedicated handicap spaces with direct ramp access for motorists with mobility needs.
Commuter Convenience: 24/7 access designed for carpooling, ridesharing, and regional vanpool assembly.
Overhead Area Lighting: Exterior floodlighting across the asphalt surface to support nighttime departures and early morning arrivals.
Cost-Free Parking: Public VDOT commuter lot functionality requiring no ticketing, gates, or parking fees.

Ideal For

Daily Highway Commuters: Workers traveling along US-19 and US-460 meeting up to carpool or vanpool to Bluefield, Lebanon, or beyond.
Fair & Event Visitors: Drivers seeking convenient staging or overflow parking during the Tazewell County Fair and fairground festivities.
Motorcycle & Car Touring Groups: Drivers and riders looking for an easily accessible meetup location before tackling the Back of the Dragon.
Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts: Visitors exploring local trails, Clinch River access points, and county municipal facilities.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Because the Tazewell Park & Ride is an open public commuter facility, spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no pre-booking required. Commuters departing during weekday morning rush hours (typically 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM) generally find ample stall availability. However, during major county fair events in mid-to-late summer, traffic along Fairground Road and Fieldcrest Circle increases significantly; plan to arrive early to ensure you secure a space close to your intended venue.

While the facility accommodates multi-day parking for standard commuting purposes, vehicles should not be abandoned or stored long-term, as local regulations enforce limits on continuously parked unattended vehicles. Always lock your vehicle, roll up all windows, and keep any valuables out of plain view when leaving your car parked for the day.