Discovery Center
The Mill Mountain Discovery Center is Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s newest recreation center, most commonly used for Nature Education programs. The Discovery Center features a beautiful wildflower garden, as well as interactive educational exhibits and live creatures. The Discovery Center’s is home to a black snake, corn snake and box turtle.
Reserved for a wide range of special occasions, including birthday parties, weddings, dinner parties and community events, the Discovery Center is a popular attraction atop Mill Mountain.
Discovery Center Amenities:
- ADA Accessible Restrooms
- Water Fountain
- Tables
- Wildflower Garden
- Interactive Exhibits
- Black Snake Exhibit
- Corn Snake Exhibit
- Box Turtle Exhibit
Discovery Center Hours:
Note: The Discover Center will be CLOSED Thanksgiving Day, then will resume seasonal hours listed below on Friday, November 24.
Thanksgiving – March
Closed Monday – Wednesday
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
April – Thanksgiving
Closed Monday – Wednesday
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
