Mid County Park
![mid county park - MVIMG_20200602_122820 - web optimized The outdoor basketball court at Mid County Park is next to the playground, picnic shelters, and restroom.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county-park---mvimg_20200602_122820---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=f7233b3d_0)
Mid County Park is centrally located on 89 acres between the towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, and is home to the Frog Pond Swimming Pool, the Mid-County Activity Center, and the Golden Hills Disc Golf Course. Additional amenities include an outdoor basketball court, nature trails, playground, three picnic shelters, grills, and restrooms.
![frog-pond-DSC_0158-edit - web optimized Guests at the Frog Pond Swimming Pool enjoy the water on a sunny summer day.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/frog-pond-dsc_0158-edit---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=b88aee13_0)
Cool off at Montgomery County's only outdoor leisure pool! The Frog Pond Swimming Pool season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Features include beach entry, water slides, fountains, geysers, and a children's pool. Reservations are also available on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the season.
![mid county - PXL_20200920_211441344.MP - web optimized The Mid County Activity Center is bordered by trees in the late afternoon sun on a summer day.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county---pxl_20200920_211441344-mp---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=58860ca2_0)
The Mid County Activity Center is the headquarters of our annual Frog Hoppers Summer Camp. We also hold active adult programs and monthly Bob Ross painting classes here.
![disc golf - _DSC0197 - web optimized A disc sails into a basket on the Golden Hills Disc Golf Course amidst the forest.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/disc-golf---_dsc0197---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=ab9a708e_0)
The Golden Hills Disc Golf Course is located at Mid-County Park and consists of wooded fairways with challenging elevation changes. The course is one of only 19 in the United States with 37 holes. A picnic shelter is available by the course parking lot.
![mid county park - MVIMG_20200807_113855 - web optimized The Nature Trail at Mid County Park winds through the forest on a summer day.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county-park---mvimg_20200807_113855---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=b570e4f_0)
The nature trail winds through the 89 acre park, passing wooded areas and streams. Look closely for the wide variety of plants, fungi, and wildlife, and don't forget to check the trails for animal tracks! Look for the trailhead to the right of the Frog Pond Swimming Pool, and view the Mid County Nature Trail Map.
![mid county park - MVIMG_20200602_122255 - web optimized The outdoor basketball court at Mid County Park is surrounded by green space and pine trees, and has a bench to rest on.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county-park---mvimg_20200602_122255---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=89eff851_0)
Play a game of basketball on our outdoor court conveniently located next to the playground, picnic shelters, and restrooms.
![mid county - PXL_20200920_211630798 - web optimized The playground at Mid County Park features a slide and large climbing areas, and has a mulch base surrounded by green space and trees.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county---pxl_20200920_211630798---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=3ddcc7e2_0)
The playground at Mid County Park features a large cargo rope net climbing structure, slide, climbing wall features, swinging hammock, and balancing merry-go-round. The playground is conveniently located next to the picnic shelters and outdoor basketball court. An ADA accessible path leads to the playground.
![mid-county park - MVIMG_20200602_122342 - web optimized The picnic shelter at Mid County Park is located under shade trees next to the restroom on a sunny summer day.](/images/default-source/parks-rec/mid-county-park---mvimg_20200602_122342---web-optimized.jpg?sfvrsn=787a9fe1_0)
Get together for a picnic or party under our shelters! At Mid County Park we have two large picnic shelters next to the Frog Pond Pool, and a third smaller shelter at the disc golf course. An ADA accessible path leads from the parking lot to Shelter #1, Shelter #2, the restrooms, and the playground.
Shelter #1 is located directly next to the playground, and Shelter #2 is located directly next to the restrooms. Each shelter can hold approximately 100 guests. Other amenities include grills, electrical outlets, and waste receptacles.
The picnic shelters are available on a first come, first serve basis. You may also reserve Shelter #1 and Shelter #2. The rental season runs from April 1 - October 31, and we begin taking reservations on January 1. Reservations must be made at least four days in advance. Check current shelter availability and make your reservation online or by calling our office at (540) 382-6975, Option 1.
We offer half day rentals for $30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. and whole day rentals for $50 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Directions
From I-81 North and South
- Take Exit 118B toward Blacksburg
- Merge onto US-460 W (3.1 miles)
- Take the VA-114/Peppers Ferry Rd. Exit 4B toward Radford (0.3 miles)
- Turn left onto VA-114 N/Peppers Ferry Rd. NE (0.2 miles)
- Turn left on Cinnabar Road (0.7 miles)
- The park is located on the right at 390 Cinnabar Rd.
From Route 460 West
- Take the VA-114/Peppers Ferry Rd. Exit 4B toward Radford (0.3 miles)
- Turn left onto VA-114 N/Peppers Ferry Rd. NE (0.2 miles)
- Turn left onto Cinnabar Road (0.7 miles)
- The park is located on the right at 390 Cinnabar Rd.
From Route 460 East
- Take the VA-114/Peppers Ferry Rd. Exit 4B toward Radford (0.3 miles)
- Turn left onto VA-114 N/Peppers Ferry Rd. NE (0.2 miles)
- Turn left onto Cinnabar Road (0.7 miles)
- The park is located on the right at 390 Cinnabar Rd.