The Short Track Preview Race last year was so much fun! So we're bringing it back! This race is designed to test out the 2026 Endurance Mountain Bike XCC Championship Course in Roanoke, Va in July, 2026. Pre-ride the course at Elmwood Park before the big day! Come for the racing, stay for the music […]
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 […]
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the return of Roanoke’s mountain biking race. The Youth Mountain Biking Race is aimed at novice riders from ages 2 to 14. Riders will compete on a short, spectator-friendly course against youth their own age and skill level. Medals will be awarded to the top three kids […]
(18+, 10+ with adult) The Peaks of Otter are home to three iconic mountains with some of the most scenic vistas in our area. Over the course of this three-hike series, we’ll conquer all three peaks together. Our final challenge is Flat Top, the tallest of the trio. This 4.8-mile out-and-back trail rewards hikers with […]
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain! Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities […]
Groovy, Baby! Disco Returns! This award-winning XC Mountain Bike race series 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 riders, everyone is welcome! […]
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. Each […]
(18 months – 5 years) Run! Bike! SPLASH! Get ready for the cutest and most exciting event you will see at Elmwood Park this spring! Ages 18 months to 5 years old will compete in their very own triathlon. Each competitor will run, bike, and splash their way to the finish line. Participants will need […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve partnered with Roanoke Star City Cycling to offer a fast-paced, adventure-filled week for campers who love exploring the outdoors on their bikes. Roanoke is known as the Mountain Biking Capital of the East, with more than 400 miles of rideable trails, making it the perfect place to introduce young riders to the incredible terrain […]
City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain! Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities […]
(8-11) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Outdoor Exploration Camp! This camp is designed to keep your child engaged outside with nature activities from wilderness survival, nature crafts, and river ecology to outdoor recreation like hiking, ropes course, zipline, caving, climbing, water sports (canoeing, kayaking, tubing or Stand Up Paddle Boarding), archery, […]
(Ages 12-14) Get outside this summer with Roanoke Parks and Recreation Big Adventure Camp! We’ve created a new summer camp experience geared toward different, more challenging excursions for older youth. While similar to Outdoor Exploration Camp, we’ll be exploring different venues and building various adventure skills for a new engaging experience. If you are not […]
