Can you believe there are only two months left in 2022? The past ten months have been plenty busy, and we're not done yet! From our lineup of fall/winter hikes to the start of the youth basketball season to knocking out deferred maintenance projects, we plan to finish strong. Won't you join us? |
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Did you attend this year's Roanoke GO Outside Festival? As we plan for 2023, we'd love to hear your thoughts. The best way to share your experience is by taking this quick survey. |
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WEEKLY YOGA SERIES STARTING SOON |
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Our popular EveryBody Yoga program has a new series starting this month. Designed as an inclusive class welcoming participants of all types, the six week series meets Mondays at Fishburn Mansion. Learn breathing techniques and poses to fit your body's needs while gently stretching your comfort zone. |
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Join us for our History of Mill Mountain Night Hike on Thursday, November 10. Find out why this iconic spot has been a tourist destination since the late 1800's and what makes Mill Mountain so special! Part of the hike will include a visit to the Discovery Center's Mill Mountain History Exhibit and hot chocolate! While the old incline is no longer around to ride down, you will be treated to the modern-day equivalent with a shuttle down the mountain! |
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Youth basketball season is right around the corner! Operated by volunteer led Recreation Clubs, indoor basketball will be offered for ages 5-18 this winter. Practices begin in November, and games begin in January. |
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If you've visited Wasena Park lately, you may have noticed the new nursing pod/changing station by the playground. This was built as part of a Girl Scout Troop Silver Award project working with Huddle Up Moms and Roanoke Parks and Recreation.
The Cadettes in Troop #170 worked to design, fundraise, and build the structure as a way to serve a community need for nursing and changing spaces. We hope you can join for the official ribbon cutting this Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 a.m. to thank the troop for their work on this project!
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HONE YOUR SKILLS ON NEW BIKE LOOP |
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Great news, the new bike loop has officially opened at Vic Thomas Park! Designed for beginner riders as a way to practice skills, the short loop features berms, skinnies, drops, and a rock garden! This was a Project Outside grant-funded project with partners Roanoke Mountain Adventures and Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists. |
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Due to work on the new Carilion building, a section of the Roanoke River Greenway between the Jefferson St. bridge and the Walnut Ave. Substation will be periodically closed starting 10/24.
While the closure will be ongoing for the next few months, it will only be in effect while crews are working within the following windows: Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Keep up with our Instagram and Facebook stories for additional greenway updates.
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We're looking for a few folks to join the PLAY Roanoke team where we Work for Play and Play for Work! Current open positions include Naturalist/Environmental Education Instructor, Maintenance Technician I - Trails and Greenways, Maintenance Technician III - Parks, Tree Trimmer, and Business Coordinator. |
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GET TO KNOW
VBR TWENTY24
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY24 is America’s premier women’s cycling team empowering women and young girls to develop and thrive as world leaders. Championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging not only in the sport of cycling, but in occupations, cultures, and all aspects of their lives. To learn more, visit vbrtwenty24.com. |
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The Roanoke Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to support the City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department by raising funds, accepting gifts, and providing other resources to enhance existing program, services, facilities, and technology. |
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