Roanoke Parks and Recreation

The City of Roanoke’s Department of Parks and Recreation (PLAY Roanoke) is a full-service, nationally accredited municipal agency that maintains nearly 13,000 acres of public land and provides the Roanoke Valley with thousands of recreational opportunities each year. The Department currently employs 70 full-time employees and approximately 160 part-time and seasonal employees to manage 69 public properties including 51 parks, eight plazas, seven greenways, two outdoor swimming pools, eight recreation centers, and more than 100 miles of paved and natural surface trails. Read More

PLAY Magazine

Spring 2024 Activity Guide

Recent Park Improvements

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2,350 flower bulbs planted for spring

Completed reroute on Arrowhead trail at Carvins Cove

310 trees planted in parks

ADA sidewalk access constructed at Eastgate Park and Belmont Park playgrounds

Recent Blog Posts

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What Park Users Need to Know about the Wasena Bridge Replacement
Starting this April, the City of Roanoke will begin replacement of Wasena Bridge, with an…
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The Power of Sensory Education and STEM Exploration in Child Development
Written by Kirsten Turonis Hughes In the journey of raising children, parents and members of…
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Shake off the Winter Blues and Get Ready for Spring!
As the days grow longer and the sun starts to peek through the trees, Roanoke…
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Crush Your 100 Miler with These 5 Ideas!
Hey there, Roanoke 100 Milers! We’re already deep into the 100-day challenge, and you might…
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New Year, New Goals
As the New Year approaches, it’s a great time to set new goals. Whether you’re…
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Know Before You Go with Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s New Greenway Alert System
Have you ever found yourself frustrated by an unexpected greenway closure? Whether for regular maintenance,…
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Community Invited to Share Thoughts on Historic Recreation Center
How do you use the Historic Fishburn Mansion? What programs or activities would you like…
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Support Your Parks this #GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good. Since…
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