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Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Roanoke County offers a wide variety of programs, youth enrichment and entertainment - with over 30 p

The official facebook site for Green Ridge Recreation Center, Camp Roanoke, Splash Valley Water Park, Roanoke County Summer Camps, Parks, Programs and more operated by Roanoke County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The purpose of the site is to share photos and information of public interest in Roanoke County with our many residents, businesses, and visitors. This is a moderated onl

ine discussion site and not a public forum. Please note if you post a comment, the County of Roanoke reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group. Further, the County also reserves the right to delete comments that: (i) are spam or include links to other sites; (ii) are clearly off topic; (iii) advocate illegal activity; (iv) promote or oppose particular services, products, or political organizations and candidates; or (v) infringe on copyrights or trademarks. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the Roanoke County government or its officers and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please contact Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism at (540) 387-6078.

🌿 Outdoor fun is calling!Explore Park has a full lineup of adventure-filled programs coming your way—and some are part o...
05/07/2025

🌿 Outdoor fun is calling!

Explore Park has a full lineup of adventure-filled programs coming your way—and some are part of our Kids to Parks Day celebration on Saturday, May 17! 🎯🚲🌊

👣 Creek Exploration – Wolf Creek at Stonebridge
🗓️ May 16 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get ready to get wet and discover the life of local streams in this hands-on splashy adventure!

🚲 Biking Basics (Ages 5+) at Explore Park
🗓️ May 17 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Practice riding and get confidence tips from staff during this open practice session—bring your own bike!

🎯 Archery Basics at Explore Park
🗓️ May 17
• Ages 8–11: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Ages 12–15: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn fundamental archery skills with expert instruction—perfect for young beginners!

🛶 Smith Mountain Lake State Park Paddle
🗓️ May 18 | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Take a relaxing kayaking trip on the lake with instruction, gear, and transportation provided.

📲 Spots are limited—sign up today: https://roanokecountyparks.com/708

Tomorrow's the perfect day to treat yourself to lunch at Food Truck Thursday! 😋📍 Roanoke County Administration Building ...
05/07/2025

Tomorrow's the perfect day to treat yourself to lunch at Food Truck Thursday! 😋
📍 Roanoke County Administration Building (5204 Bernard Drive)
🕚 Thursday, May 8 | 11AM–2PM

Enjoy an outdoor lunch break with:
🍛 Sudha’s Kitchen – Indian cuisine
🍖 Rocky Mount Smokehouse – BBQ & Southern sides
🌶 Countryman Jamaican Grill – Authentic Caribbean cuisine
🍩 Get Glazed – Hot, fresh donuts

Make your lunch break delicious—see you there!
➡️ Details: https://roanokecountyparks.com/685

🌳 Mark your calendars!We're celebrating National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17 at Explore Park with a full day o...
05/07/2025

🌳 Mark your calendars!
We're celebrating National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 17 at Explore Park with a full day of outdoor fun just for kids!

From archery and biking basics to nature programs and a family movie night, there's something for every young explorer. Even Treetop Quest will be open for both day and night zipping!

🎯🎬🌲
Let’s get outside and play!
📲 Click here for more event info: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/713

🎨🍕🖌️ From hands-on clay creations to pizza-fueled painting nights, Brambleton Recreation Center has something for everyo...
05/06/2025

🎨🍕🖌️ From hands-on clay creations to pizza-fueled painting nights, Brambleton Recreation Center has something for everyone this May!

👉 Check out what’s coming up:

☕ Handbuilding: Tea Mug
🗓 May 12 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sculpt your own mug and tea diffuser! All supplies and instruction provided.

🌕 Folklore Art 'round the World: The Flower Moon
🗓 May 12 | 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Explore global myths and legends through creative art projects inspired by the Flower Moon.

🥗 Diet Decipher Workshop
🗓 May 14 | 🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Get clarity on popular diet trends and learn how to make informed choices for your health.

🎨🍕 Creative Canvases
🗓 May 16 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Family night fun! Paint a spring-themed canvas and enjoy pizza while you create. All supplies and food provided.

🔗 Register now: https://roanokecountyparks.com/407

🎉 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🎉Join us for Kids to Parks Day at Explore Park on Saturday, May 17 — a full day of outdoor adventures an...
05/03/2025

🎉 2 WEEKS AWAY! 🎉
Join us for Kids to Parks Day at Explore Park on Saturday, May 17 — a full day of outdoor adventures and family fun as we celebrate this national event! 🌳👧🧒

🗓️ Event Highlights:
• Treetop Quest – day & night zips!
• Biking Basics (10am–1pm)
• Archery Basics for ages 8–11 & 12–15
• Nature’s Classroom: Babes in the Woods
• 🍿 MOVIE NIGHT featuring the original Jumanji!

From high-flying fun to hands-on nature discovery, there’s something for every kid (and kid at heart)! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, play, and connect with nature.

🔗 Get the full schedule and event info here:
👉 https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/713

🎶 1 WEEK AWAY! 🎶Get ready to kick off your summer with the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series at Explore Park! Starting Fr...
05/02/2025

🎶 1 WEEK AWAY! 🎶
Get ready to kick off your summer with the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series at Explore Park! Starting Friday, May 9, join us for five fantastic Fridays of live music, relaxation, and good vibes.

🎤 Opening Act: GAK!
Experience the ultimate '90s throwback with GAK!, delivering high-energy covers of your favorite hits from the decade. From grunge to pop, they're bringing the nostalgia!

📅 Series Dates & Bands:
5/9: GAK!
6/13: Father Sun
7/18: Empty Bottles
8/15: Creedence Clearwater Recital
9/12: Jordan Harman and the Humble Brags

🕠 Time: Lawn opens at 5:30 PM | Music from 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Brugh Lawn at Twin Creeks, Explore Park
💵 Admission: FREE – Rain or shine!
🍔 Food & Drinks: Available for purchase at Twin Creeks Brewpub (21+ for alcohol). No outside food or beverage allowed.

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your friends and family, and join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars.

👉 For more event info: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/684

🌲 Soar through the trees at Explore Park!Treetop Quest is the ultimate outdoor adventure for ages 4 and up—with Tarzan s...
05/02/2025

🌲 Soar through the trees at Explore Park!
Treetop Quest is the ultimate outdoor adventure for ages 4 and up—with Tarzan swings, cargo nets, tightropes, and zip-lines all waiting to test your limits!

🕘 Open weekends | 9AM–4PM
📍 Explore Park

Whether you're climbing with the kids or conquering the course solo, this aerial adventure offers thrills for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to swing, balance, and fly through the treetops!

👉 Book your quest now: https://roanokecountyparks.com/651

🎉 PARKSIDE PICKS is TOMORROW! 🎉Don’t miss your chance to treasure hunt your way through over 70 sellers at our 2nd annua...
05/02/2025

🎉 PARKSIDE PICKS is TOMORROW! 🎉
Don’t miss your chance to treasure hunt your way through over 70 sellers at our 2nd annual flea market-style event at Green Hill Park!

🗓 Saturday, May 3 | 8 AM–1 PM
📍 Green Hill Park

From vintage finds and handmade crafts to quirky collectibles and unbeatable deals—you never know what gems you’ll uncover! ✨

☕️ Grab coffee from The Coffee Bus LLC and fuel up with authentic Puerto Rican flavors from Empanada Nirvana Roanoke while you shop.

Set your alarms—this is a one-day event you don’t want to miss!

More info here: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/699

🚨 Just 1 Week Away! 🚨Food Truck Thursday is headed to the Roanoke County Administration Center on May 8, and we’re bring...
05/01/2025

🚨 Just 1 Week Away! 🚨
Food Truck Thursday is headed to the Roanoke County Administration Center on May 8, and we’re bringing the flavor from 11 AM to 2 PM! 🍽️🎉

🛻 Here’s who’s rolling in:
🔥 Countryman Jamaican Grill – Authentic Caribbean eats
🍖 Rocky Mount Smokehouse – Slow-smoked BBQ goodness
🥟 Empanada Nirvana Roanoke – Puerto Rican classics & more
🍩 Get Glazed – Fresh, hot donuts on the spot

📍 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke
🎟️ Free to attend!

Come hungry and leave happy!
👉 More info at: https://roanokecountyparks.com/685

💦 H2Oh Yeah — $5 Pool Admission All May! 💦Starting TODAY (May 1), splash into something fun at Green Ridge Recreation Ce...
05/01/2025

💦 H2Oh Yeah — $5 Pool Admission All May! 💦

Starting TODAY (May 1), splash into something fun at Green Ridge Recreation Center! For the entire month of May, indoor pool admission is just $5—no strings attached.

🏊‍♀️ Splash, swim, and soak up the fun without breaking the bank.
🎉 Perfect for families, friends, or anyone needing a fun affordable escape.

📅 Promo runs May 1–31
📍 Green Ridge Recreation Center
🖱️ Learn more: https://roanokecountyparks.com/172

🚶‍♀️🌸 Explore More This May at Explore Park!Whether you’re celebrating mom, connecting with nature, or picking up a new ...
04/30/2025

🚶‍♀️🌸 Explore More This May at Explore Park!

Whether you’re celebrating mom, connecting with nature, or picking up a new outdoor skill—there’s something for everyone:

🌿 Women’s Naturalist Hike (5/10): Join a community of women who love the outdoors for a morning of discovery.
🐸 Vernal Pools (5/10): Hike, craft, and learn all about frogs, toads, and salamanders!
🚵‍♀️ Beginner Mountain Biking Clinic (5/10): Build confidence and skills on Explore Park’s beautiful trails.
🛶 Mother’s Day Tubing (5/11): Celebrate mom with a relaxing float down the Roanoke River.

📍 All programs take place at Explore Park.
👉 Register now: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/708

🎉 Come hungry to Parkside Picks this Saturday at Green Hill Park! 🛍️🍴After scoring deals from 70+ local sellers, grab a ...
04/30/2025

🎉 Come hungry to Parkside Picks this Saturday at Green Hill Park! 🛍️🍴
After scoring deals from 70+ local sellers, grab a bite from Empanada Nirvana Roanoke or fuel up with a latte from The Coffee Bus LLC 🚐☕️

📍 Green Hill Park
🗓️ Saturday, May 3 | 8 AM–1 PM
It’s the perfect mix of treasure hunting and tasty treats — don’t miss it!

👉 Full event details: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/699

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We’re blessed to live in the Roanoke Valley... a place filled with outdoor recreation amenities galore, and a cool cultural scene to boot. As the area’s leading provider of youth activities and family recreation programs, we’re dedicated to making that fantastic quality of life even better! This is the official facebook site for Green Ridge Recreation Center, Camp Roanoke, Splash Valley Water Park, Roanoke County Summer Camps, Parks, Programs and more operated by Roanoke County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The purpose of the site is to share photos and information of public interest in Roanoke County with our many residents, businesses, and visitors. This is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Please note if you post a comment, the County of Roanoke reserves the right to delete submissions that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group. Further, the County also reserves the right to delete comments that: (i) are spam or include links to other sites; (ii) are clearly off topic; (iii) advocate illegal activity; (iv) promote or oppose particular services, products, or political organizations and candidates; or (v) infringe on copyrights or trademarks. Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of the Roanoke County government or its officers and employees. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please contact Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism at (540) 387-6078.