SKATEPARK UPDATES
LATEST UPDATES AUGUST 2024 The new Wasena Skatepark is in the works. Based on community…
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Feb
04
Feb
City Connects Garden City Neighbors to Greenway Network
On Thursday, Jan. 31, Congressman Ben Cline, Mayor Sherman P. Lea, and City officials gathered…
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13
Nov
Trees Given New Life—Inside the City’s Urban Tree Renewal Program
“We never want to remove a tree unless it’s absolutely necessary. But if we do…
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20
Aug
Connect to Roanoke Parks and Recreation with HAPPiFEET
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is committed to bringing you the best service and facilities possible,…
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20
Jul
The Ins and Outs of the New Pump Track at Wasena Park
After its unofficial opening on July 18, the new pump track at Wasena Park is…
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16
May
Saving the Sycamore—a Collaborative Effort to Save a Beloved Tree
If one were to make a list of Roanoke’s best attributes, its beautiful trees are…
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02
Apr
Nominate Roanoke to Receive a $20K Grant during Earth Month
For the fourth year in a row, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is…
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19
Mar
Parks and Recreation, Roanoke Skatepark Initiative Seek Public Input
Roanoke, VA – As part of the city’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, the…
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01
Mar
City Seeking Public Input for Future of Parks and Recreation
Roanoke Parks and Recreation is creating a new Master Plan. As part of the process,…
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26
Jan
Urban Forestry Team Transplants 31 Young Trees
This past December, Carilion offered Roanoke Parks and Recreation the opportunity to save 31 Sweet…
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