We’re celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with Free Movies in Elmwood, our FREE Double Feature Movie Extravaganza! Spend Saturday in one of the 51 parks in the city and then head to Elmwood Park on Sunday for a day of movies and adventure! DOUBLE FEATURE: 12:30pm – Zootopia 2 2:30-4:30: Head to one of […]
Join our low-impact hiking group designed especially for active adults aged 50 and over. Senior Summits offers leisure-paced hikes led by experienced guides, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors without the rush. Each Senior Summits season brings the opportunity to explore different scenic areas throughout Roanoke and its neighboring regions. Participants must be in […]
Beat the heat at the end of summer with an afternoon of paddling along with the Roanoke River. We will paddle right through the heart of Roanoke, passing several of our local parks and neighborhoods along the way. All equipment, leadership and shuttle transportation are provided. Participants must be able to swim. https://www.facebook.com/events/1221524906798200/
Experience the magic of spring in the Roanoke Valley with our Spring Bloom Hike Series. This three-hike series invites participants to explore a variety of local trails, each offering its own blend of fresh foliage, wildflowers, and scenic mountain views. Led by knowledgeable guides, the program highlights the region’s seasonal beauty while providing an enjoyable […]
Groovy, Baby! Disco Returns for Night #2! This award-winning XC Mountain Bike race series that quickly climbed the ranks as one of Virginia’s grooviest mountain bike events is returning! Grab your fat-tired friends and ride hump day away as you pedal through one of Roanoke’s finest trail systems. With categories for both beginners and expert […]
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain but in honor of the Disco XC Race we are putting on Boogie on the Mountain! Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. We […]
(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. "SUP". Our instructor will help you learn one on one, the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes and other techniques. Courses will be held on calm water, and no experience […]
Join us at Mill Mountain Park for some s’mores and science, as a park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive microphones […]
This 80 hour course will provide you with the tools to step forward in an emergency situation, where medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable. The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning before 5 days of in-person training. Each module requires 10-15 hours to complete. The 5-day in-person course will focus on […]
Experience the magic of spring in the Roanoke Valley with our Spring Bloom Hike Series. This three-hike series invites participants to explore a variety of local trails, each offering its own blend of fresh foliage, wildflowers, and scenic mountain views. Led by knowledgeable guides, the program highlights the region’s seasonal beauty while providing an enjoyable […]
