Mountain View Park
Home to the Historic Fishburn Mansion, Mountain View Park is a beautiful public space nestled in an active neighborhood. Nearly four acres of grounds surround the mansion, including a decorative lawn and spacious garden. The property includes multiple historic outbuildings, such as an old carriage barn that has been converted into a greenhouse and former “chicken house.”
In 1955, J.B. Fishburn donated his home to the City of Roanoke, with the stipulation that it would be solely used for public recreation purposes. Today, the mansion and grounds of Mountain View Park are home to many community recreation programs including fitness, wellness, art, and more. For more information about ongoing activities, please call 540-853-2679, or view the activities linked below.
Learn more about LEAP’s Mountain View Community Garden here!
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Gardens
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscaping at Mountain View Park all year round, including swaths of daffodils and rows of peonies that bloom each spring. The southside of the park is also home to an expansive garden with inviting paths to stroll and explore. Located where Cleveland Avenue becomes Riverside Blvd, these gardens offer a pleasant lawn and shade trees – perfect for an afternoon picnic!
Getting there:
From Downtown Roanoke:
Follow Elm Avenue toward the Wasena Street Bridge. Turn right onto Ferdinand Road at the red light where Elm turns into Main Street before crossing the bridge. Follow Ferdinand to Wasena Terrace. Turn right onto Wasena Terrace and the first left is the driveway for the Fishburn Mansion. Come up the hill and park in the parking lot to the left. The entrance to the center is directly adjacent to the parking lot at the back of the building.
From Grandin Village:
Follow Memorial Avenue across the Memorial Bridge past Black Dog Salvage. Turn left onto Wasena Terrace and the first right is the driveway for the mansion. Come up the hill and park in the parking lot to the left. The entrance to the center is directly adjacent to the parking lot at the back of the building.
