(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 for a pop-up 18-hole disc golf tournament at Countryside Park! Whether you're warming up for The Appalachia Open over the weekend or just looking to have a great time, this event is perfect for you. Players of all skill levels are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/events/4043332839299372/
Tucked away in Roanoke’s historic Mountain View neighborhood sits the Fishburn Mansion, known today as the Mountain View Recreation Center. The 42-room Georgian-Revival mansion was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. During this guided tour […]
(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, […]
Join us at Eureka Park for some fun neighborhood nature exploration. When the sun goes down, an entire ecosystem clocks into night shift in our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see and use highly sensitive microphones to isolate and amplify the echolocation […]
Parents, need a day to yourself this summer? Drop the kids off for a full day of adventure! During our Adventure Play Days, kids ages 8–11 will head outdoors with our trained Outdoor Recreation staff to explore exciting activities like hiking, paddling, or caving. Along the way, they’ll make new friends, learn outdoor skills, and […]
Beat the heat this summer with this amazing 4-part waterfall hike series. Join us as we explore some of the region’s most scenic trails, each leading to a stunning waterfall destination. From the peaceful beauty of Stiles Falls to the towering drop at Apple Orchard Falls, the fan-favorite Cascade Falls, and the hidden gem of […]
Join us on August 15, 2026 as we take the T+T van to the small community of Schuyler (pronounced “Skyler”), VA. We will enjoy a private tour of the Earl Hamner House- the boyhood home of author Earl Hamner, who is best known for being the creator, executive producer, and charismatic narrative voice of the […]
Join us at Wasena Park for some fun neighborhood nature exploration. When the sun goes down, an entire ecosystem clocks into night shift in our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see and use highly sensitive microphones to isolate and amplify the echolocation […]
Join us for an evening paddle to learn the basics of kayaking and explore the Cove. We will have you paddling off into the sunset in no time! Equipment and leadership provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent or guardian must be present on this trip for participants under age 18. https://www.facebook.com/events/1968277884058603/
Join us on August 29, 2026 as we take the T+T van to the small community of Grottoes, VA. We will tour Grand Caverns Live Cave Park, formerly known as Weyer's Cave, located in the central Shenandoah Valley where we will enjoy a 70-minute guided tour. A limestone cavern, Grand Caverns claims the distinction of […]
Beat the heat this summer with this amazing 4-part waterfall hike series. Join us as we explore some of the region’s most scenic trails, each leading to a stunning waterfall destination. From the peaceful beauty of Stiles Falls to the towering drop at Apple Orchard Falls, the fan-favorite Cascade Falls, and the hidden gem of […]
Join us at Countryside Park for some fun neighborhood nature exploration. When the sun goes down, an entire ecosystem clocks into night shift in our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see and use highly sensitive microphones to isolate and amplify the echolocation […]
Join us at Eastgate Park for some fun neighborhood nature exploration. When the sun goes down, an entire ecosystem clocks into night shift in our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights to attract nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see and use highly sensitive microphones to isolate and amplify the echolocation […]
