Recreation Centers
Location:
2000 J B Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke, VA 24013
Phone:
540-853-1236
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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

Environmental Education Programs

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.

Other Recreation Centers

Norwich Park and Recreation Center
Location: 2120 Roanoke Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA 24015, United States
Phone: 540-853-1276
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Eureka Recreation Center
Location: 1529 Carroll Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017, United States
Phone: 540-853-2675
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Garden City Recreation Center and Park
Location: 3741 Yellow Mountain Road, Roanoke, VA 24014, United States
Phone: 540-853-2237
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Grandin Court Park and Recreation Center
Location: 2621 Barham Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, United States
Phone: 540-853-2446
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Historic Fishburn Mansion
Location: 714 13th Street Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA 24016
Phone: 540-853-2679
Description: Formerly known as the Mountain View Recreation Center
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Preston Recreation Center
Location: 3137 Preston Avenue Northwest, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
Phone: 540-853-2770
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