Roanoke Urban Forestry and Volunteer Tree Stewards Plant Trees for Arbor Day
Each year, Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry department organizes Arbor Day celebrations. Arbor Day…
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29
Apr
25
Feb
Work Officially Begins on Much Anticipated Section of Roanoke River Greenway
If there’s any truth to the saying “Good things come to those who wait,” get…
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09
Feb
Spin, Slide, and Swing into Spring on These New Playgrounds
At PLAY Roanoke, our mission is to build a welcoming community through PLAY. One of…
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24
Jan
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: Six Ways to Get Outside this Winter
There’s a saying in Scandinavian countries: there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad…
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17
Dec
Former Northeast Resident Instrumental in New Futsal Court to Preston Park
Preston Park is now home to Roanoke’s newest Futsal court, an idea five years in…
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10
Nov
Youth Sports: The Secret to a Happy, Healthy, Successful Community
It’s no big secret that participation in youth sports can be a great way to…
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05
Nov
Celebrate the Season with PLAY
This holiday season, let us fill your calendar with engaging programs for the whole family….
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29
Oct
Roanoke Parks and Recreation Now Offering E-Sports Programming
E-sports is an increasingly popular form of competitive gaming, and Roanoke Parks and Recreation is…
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27
Oct
PLAY Roanoke Wins Awards at VRPS Annual Conference
On Tuesday, October 26 at its annual conference, Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS), recognized…
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18
Oct
Free Firewood Giveaway in Roanoke on Oct. 23
Roanoke Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry Office will hold a self-service giveaway of firewood-quality wood…
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