St. Paul, Virginia

 

 

 

 In 1998, with the help of the Nature Conservance, a group of local residents established "St. Paul Tomorrow." The group's purpose is to create a vision of the future for the town, both environmentally and economically, and lay out a clear plan on how to get there.  St. Paul Tomorrow is a reflection of its community. The members are linked together through the local high school, churches, businesses, town council, family, friends and neighbors. This show of support and interest has provided St. Paul Tomorrow with a strong community network.  To learn more about the future plans of our community, click here...

 

 St. Paul provides a recycling center downtown (across from the Town Hall) for paper, glass, plastic and aluminum.  In addition, St. Paul High School recycles for the school  as well as the public with a brand new drop-off location/building. Materials for recycling are accepted each Thursday at the school... the downtown location is open 24 hours a day. 

 

To learn more about St. Paul's commitment to preserving and the diverse ecosystem of the Clinch Valley, The Nature Conservancy partners with St. Paul in preserving the area's natural resources, both in and around the town, now and for future generations.  Read more here...  

 

Wetlands Estonoa is an ongoing project of St. Paul High School.  It offers numerous opportunities for members of the high school to bring a part of St. Paul to learning centers af far away as San Francisco, California. Team Estonoa was presented the EPA's Region III Presidential Environmental Youth Award by President George Bush at the White House. The area offers a walking path, floating dock and features a learning center that can be used for luncheons or other events.  To learn more about Estonoa Wetlands and the Vencil Learning Center, click here. 

 

Oxbow Lake is a vital part of the community of St. Paul. 

Oxbow's recreational area serves as a walking and biking path, a fishing and a picnic area.

 

St. Paul High School also uses its mile-round path to hold cross-country meets throughout the season. 

 

A. R. Matthews Memorial Park is one of the most used recreational sites in St. Paul. It includes a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, 2 open-air stages, public restrooms and a boat launch/dock. A skateboard park is in the works.  Covered picnic areas may be reserved through the town for no charge for large parties or groups. 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Paul enjoys mild weather and the natural beauty of the changing seasons.  The town is situated in the heart of the Clinch Valley, protected from most sever weather situations.  Average daytime temperatures range from mid-70's to high-80's during the summer months and from low-30's to 50's during the winter with occasional overnight temps in the "teens." We enjoy light snow at times during the winter and early spring.