Washington Park
One of the roomier parks on the north side of town, Washington Park features an array of features including one of Roanoke’s two public outdoor swimming pools, a playground, Lick Run Greenway access, exercise equipment and a basketball court on the topside of the park. The bottom section of the park is home to another playground and basketball court, a shelter and restrooms.
Washington Park Amenities:
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (Currently Closed)
- Two playgrounds
- Basketball Courts
- Exercise Equipment
- 23′ x 28′, ADA Accessible Picnic Shelter with 4 Tables, 2 Grills and Restrooms in Lower Park
- 23 x 33 Picnic Shelter with 4 Tables and 1 Grill in the Upper Park
- Restrooms
- Lick Run Greenway Access
Washington Park Pool:
*The Washington Park Pool is being replaced. The project began at the end of summer 2022. For more information, see here.
Lick Run Greenway
Lick Run Greenway begins in the heart of downtown Roanoke and extends uninterrupted from John Nolen Plaza, past Hotel Roanoke, then it passes through Entranceway Park, Washington Park, Brown-Robertson Park, and continuing north to Huff Lane Park near Valley View Mall.
Located along the greenway in Washington Park is a Track Trail kiosk as part of the Kids to Parks program. Learn more here.