Dedication Planned for McCadden Park, Named after Late Neighborhood Icon
In January 2023, Roanoke City Council approved a proposal to rename Kennedy Park in honor…
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12
Apr
29
Mar
Roanoke Parks and Recreation to Present Plans for Future Eureka Recreation Center
Roanoke Parks and Recreation invites residents to learn more about the future Eureka Recreation Center…
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09
Feb
Shiny Swings, Fresh Slides, and Four Updated Playgrounds Coming Soon
You may remember last year’s celebration of six playground replacements across the city, including Garden…
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Roanoke Parks and Recreation to Hold Community Engagement Meeting on Redevelopment of Eureka Recreation Center
Roanoke Parks and Recreation invites residents to a community engagement meeting regarding the redevelopment of…
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09
Aug
Blues Music, Festival Favorites, and New Features at the 2022 Anthem GO Outside Festival
The Anthem GO Outside Festival, known locally as GO Fest, returns to downtown Roanoke October…
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09
Aug
Virginia’s First In-River Whitewater Park Coming to Roanoke
The City of Roanoke recently announced plans to construct an in-river whitewater park in the…
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25
Jul
Pool Party to Celebrate Last Day Before Washington Park Pool Renovation
Washington Park Pool will close for the season on Sunday, August 14 and a renovation…
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18
Jul
City Invests Additional $2 Million towards Deferred Maintenance in Park System
The City of Roanoke’s Department of Parks and Recreation is set to invest an additional…
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15
Jul
PLAY Roanoke Announces the Formation of the Roanoke Parks Foundation
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2022 PLAY Roanoke Announces the Formation of the Roanoke Parks…
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17
Jun
Parks and Recreation Department Addresses Deferred Maintenance Priorities
Over the past several months, the Parks and Recreation Department has been tackling numerous maintenance…
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