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 Mill Mountain Park - Roanoke, VA Posted by:  NCDaywalker
N 37° 15.045 W 079° 55.938
17S E 594688 N 4123223
This is home of a zoo, the Discovery Center, recreation area, and of course the Roanoke Star.
Waymark Code: WMM3YJ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2014
Views: 16
Welcome to Mill Mountain Park located in the beautiful City of Roanoke, Virginia. This 568-acre regional park is maintained by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. Within the park boundaries you will find the Roanoke Star and two overlooks, Discovery Center, 10 miles of multi-use trails, Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden and outdoor classroom, a unique playground, the Mill Mountain Zoo, picnic area and pavilion with grills and acres of natural beauty. A link to the park hours: ( visit link)
Name: Mill Mountain Park
Street Location: 2198 Mill Mountain Spur
Local Municipality: Roanoke
State/Province, etc.: Virginia
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: no
Date Established: 1949
Picnic Facilities: picnic area and pavilion with grills
Recreational Facilities:
Within the park boundaries you will find the Roanoke Star and two overlooks, Discovery Center, 10 miles of multi-use trails, Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden and outdoor classroom, a unique playground, the Mill Mountain Zoo,
Monuments/Statues: Star - largest freestanding illuminated star
Special Events: Discovery Center host regular events for children to learn about nature
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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