Scoops Ice Cream - Altavista, VA

Shade Available

Seating

Parking

Looking for a pet-friendly spot in Altavista, Virginia? Scoops Ice Cream is a favorite destination near beautiful walking areas and a family-friendly park. While not a traditional dog park, the surrounding park offers open spaces, a scenic pond to walk around (0.7 miles), and plenty of shade and seating. The area is ideal for walks with your dog, picnics, or simply relaxing outdoors with tasty treats from Scoops, which serves Hershey’s ice cream, hot meals, and bakery items.

The park boasts ample parking, shaded eating tables, a playground, disc golf, a sizable pond frequented by ducks and geese, and garden areas that make for a great outing with pets and kids. Dogs are welcome, but be aware that there is not a separate fenced dog run or distinct off-leash area, so you’ll need to keep your pup leashed during your visit. This dog-friendly park in Altavista is perfect for leashed walks and enjoying nature right in town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? No, there is currently no designated off-leash area for dogs; they must remain leashed.
Is there a fenced area for dogs? No, there is not a dedicated fenced dog park area.
What are the park’s leash requirements? Dogs need to be kept on a leash at all times in the park.
Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, the park offers a playground, garden, disc golf, and a pond where families can feed ducks.
Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, clean restrooms are available.
Is there parking available? Yes, there is ample parking at the park and Scoops Ice Cream.
Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there are walking paths around the pond and throughout the park.
Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, many shaded picnic tables and seating areas are provided.
Are ticks or other pests common in the area? Yes, ticks and chiggers have been reported especially in wooded or grassy areas, so bug spray is recommended.

Reviews

THE the best BBQ around ! Goes great with ice cream.

Great ice cream and prices are appropriate for how much you get. They also have great bakery items to purchase too.

The service was great. I had pinto beans & cornbread..full of flavor and a BIG serving of cornbread..hubby had a chicken sandwich so good! Daughter ordered the BBQ nachos.. we all were able to take a taste of that.
Dessert was to die for!
Hershey’s ice cream is always a delightful treat. And the Cream cheese delight was light and fluffy and was a great side to the coffee ice cream. Cup of coffee was FRESH and hot!
It was a family atmosphere that is noticeably formed here. A welcomed retreat to the end of a work day!! Come and try them out! You won’t be let down!

I didn’t get any food this time, but I got the blue panda ice cream and coffee toffee swirl thing. Absolutely delicious. We’ll be back to bring my family

Ice cream parlor. Also sell pies and cookies. Ample parking. Clean restrooms. They serve Hershey’s ice cream. Outside seating available. Now serving sandwiches and soups daily. I had chicken and dumplings, bbq sandwich with slaw and sweet tea. Delicious!!!