We did it!! Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is hosting Touch A Truck for its 10th year! In the past nine years we have brought 1,489 vehicles to Green Hill Park as well as delightful memories to over 71,000 visitors. Join us again on... Read on...

New at Explore Park, we're offering horseback riding programs for kids ages 8-18. No experience needed! Get started on the right hoof with the equine experts from Reba Farm. Saddle up for a week of adventures on horseback... Read on...

Are you looking for a family activity everyone will enjoy? Well, look no further! Paddle along with our river guide down a scenic section of the James River, and enjoy quality time with your family in the outdoors. No experience necessary. Read on...

Take a culinary trip through India without leaving Roanoke! June is all about the Indian Street Snacks! Come and learn how to make Bhel Puri, Aloo Bataata and Pani Puri-some of the staple street snacks in India... Read on...

Take your practice beyond the studio and back to its roots. Join us in the fresh air of Explore Park for 90 minutes of guided meditation, pranayama breathwork, and asana practice to strengthen both body and mind.... Read on...

Spaces are still available in Lego programs at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Brambleton Center this summer! Kids ages 5-15 can choose from several half-day camps including STEM Camp, Robotics Camp and Stop Motion Animation Camp... Read on...

Strap on your cape and fly over to Splash Valley Water Park, for superhero night on Friday, June 29. New this year, we're open extra late until 10pm. Join us for superhero swag, door prizes, costumed characters, family games and more... Read on...

Overnight camping has arrived at Roanoke County's Explore Park! Reservations are now open for accommodations including primitive sites, group sites, canvas platform tents and tipi tents. Throughout the season we'll be adding dozens of new... Read on...

Roanoke County Public Schools are out for the summer! That means the indoor pool at Roanoke County's Green Ridge Recreation Center is open additional hours for our members and guests. All pool features are available from 10am to facility close... Read on...

Kids ages 4-14 are invited to participate in any of several race options at the area's first Spartan Kids Race to be held July 21 and 22 at Roanoke County's Green Hill Park. Choose from 2-mile, 1-mile, 1/2 mile, and special needs races... Read on...

Still looking for summer camp options for the kids? Limited spaces are still available in both our day and overnight programs running weekly from June 10 through August 10... Read on...

Purchase or transfer to a 6-month prepaid membership to Green Ridge Recreation Center in June and get 10% off our current rates. That's a savings of nearly $50... Read on...

Now through June 29, Roanoke County is accepting 50% matching grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Improvement Incentive Fund (CIIF). This year up to $25,000 in matching funds will be awarded to park improvement projects... Read on...

Roanoke County's summer 2018 recreation programs are now open for registration! You don't have to be a resident to sign up for our lineup of hundreds of classes and camps. Read on...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been awarded a Silver-Level Ride Center™ designation by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) elevating this region to a whole new level as a mountain biking destination... Read on...

Is your day care, summer camp or church program looking for a special activity for the kids? Join other area youth programs every Tuesday or Friday for a full morning of aquatic fun at a discounted rate of just $6. Read on...

The Virginia's Blue Ridge Spartan Kids Race is coming to Green Hill Park in July. To help your kids ages 4-13 prepare for the event, Roanoke County has partnered with Ferguson Fitness to offer four free obstacle courses in our parks. Starting this week... Read on...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Sports and Roanoke County are pleased to announce the first ever Spartan Kids Race in Virginia this summer. The race will be held at Green Hill Park on July 21-22. Over 4,000 children are expected, ranging in age from 4 - 14... Read on...

Get outside and get results! The TRX Tactical Training Locker at Green Ridge Recreation Center is now scheduling workout times on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Members are $5, and guests are $8... Read on...

Looking for after school enrichment for your K-5th grader? We offer on-site care at most Roanoke County elementary school locations. Enrollment is now open to new participants. Read on...

Save money with unlimited visits during the 2018 season! Splash Valley season passes are now on sale at Green Ridge Recreation Center, and only 500 will be sold this year. Get your pass before May and save even more with earlybird rates... Read on...

Choose from over 150 weeks of summer fun for ages 3-17. Roanoke County's summer 2018 camp lineup is now available, and registration is open for all programs including overnight, half-day and full-day experiences at various locations. Read on...