Winter Spring 2020

parks & facilities

COAL MINING HERITAGE PARK 751 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg Located in the middle of the Huckleberry Trail between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, the Coal Mining Heritage Park is full of history and opportunity for exploration. The former Merrimac mining community resided on this 30-acre tract where you will now find a passive park with open green space. A large wooden bridge takes you into the park. An ADA accessible trail leads to the old mining entrance and some of the old foundations. The Coal Mining Loop Trail is 1.5 miles and is designed to accommodate bicyclists, joggers, walkers and trail users. There is a quarter-mile section designed to be accessible for wheelchair users. EASTERN MONTGOMERY PARK 5001 Enterprise Drive, Elliston Eastern Montgomery Park is tucked away in the on the South Fork of the Roanoke River. A playground and walking trail by the river make this a great place to spend time with family and friends. The picnic shelter is the largest across the county parks, featuring 13 picnic tables, two grills, and electricity. This park also has some unique amenities such as a grass volleyball court,

model airplane flying strip, and a canoe and kayak boat launch. This launch begins the Roanoke River Blue Way that travels 45 miles and culminates at Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County. You can find out more about the Blue Way at www.roanokeriverblueway.org/ reservations Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Picnic shelter rental fees start at $30/half day and $50/ whole day. The season runs Apr. 1 - Oct. 31 Frog Pond Swimming Pool rental fees start at $175 for a minimum of 2 hours and $75 for each additional hour. The season runs Memorial - Labor Day. Make your pool reservations early, as spaces fill up quickly. To view availability and make a reservation, visit https:/ apm.activecommunities. com/mcpr/Reserve_Options

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