Autumn Guide 2018

Amenities / Parks & Facilities

COAL MINING HERITAGE PARK – 751 Merrimac Road, Blacksburg Located in the middle of the Huckleberry Trail, in between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, the Coal Mining Heritage Park is full of history and opportunity for ex- ploration. The former Merrimac mining community resided on this 30-acres tract where you will now find a passive park with open green space along with a large wooden bridge that 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 Tucked away in the eastern part of the County on the South Fork of the Roanoke River is Eastern Montgomery Park. This park has some unique amenities such as a grass volleyball court, model airplane flying strip and a canoe and kayak boat launch. A playground and walking trail by the river make this a great place to spend time with family and friends. As the largest shelter across the County parks, this shelter features 13 picnic tables, two grills, and electricity. The shelter is available for rent from April 1 through October 31. Rental fees start at $30 for a half day reservation (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.) or $50 for a whole day (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Please view availability and reserve online at https://apm.activecommunities. com/mcpr/Reserve_Options

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