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Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, VA
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Mill Mountain Park

A 568-acre Roanoke park on Mill Mountain with a famous illuminated star, a zoo, trails, and overlooks.

2000 JB Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke, VA 24013 · Roanoke, VA

About Mill Mountain Park

Mill Mountain Park is a large city park in Roanoke, Virginia, that draws both residents and visitors. It holds the Roanoke Star, the Discovery Center used for environmental education, and the Mill Mountain Zoo, a nonprofit wildlife attraction. Its trail network serves hikers, trail runners, horseback riders, and mountain bikers, with trails ranging from easy loops to expert downhill runs. The park sits beside the Blue Ridge Parkway and can be reached by road or by trail. Its amenities include two mountain overlooks, a wildflower garden, a playground, and a picnic shelter. The paved Mill Mountain Greenway links the summit to downtown Roanoke.

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