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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Jewelry Creation Workshop at Brambleton Recreation Center

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String together bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more in this creative workshop. Beginners and practiced artists are invited to learn techniques for planning a piece, making your own light repairs, and rendering a piece as unique as you. Materials prov...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Launches Monthly Events Calendar

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Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is launching a new monthly Events calendar, beginning April 2023. Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/Events for the full list of community events, festivals, races and tournaments occurring in Roanoke County&...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Spring Hollow Exploration at Camp Roanoke

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The Spring Hollow Reservoir holds 3.2 billion gallons of water and is used as an important drinking water source, but this protected space also serves as a haven for wildlife and natural beauty. Experience this watershed that is generally closed to the pu...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Roanoke County 2023 Summer Camp Registration is Open

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Summer Camps return to Roanoke County in 2023 from May 29 to August 4 for ages 3 and up! Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism provides 10 weeks of summer camp offerings at Camp Roanoke, Green Ridge Recreation Center, Brambleton Recreation Center a...

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Posted on: March 18, 2023

Opening Weekend at Explore Park - April 1st & 2nd

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Spring Opening Weekend is coming up on April 1st and 2nd at Explore Park! The weekend will be filled with aerial adventure and family activities throughout he Park including: Treetop Quest opening weekend, Roanoke River Clean-Up event, self-guided scaveng...

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

River Clean-Up at Explore Park - Volunteers Needed - Sat., April 1

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Come help Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism clean-up selected trails and river frontage along the Roanoke River at Explore Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023! Gloves, trash-bags and other needed materials will be provided by our department&apo...

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Easter Eggsploration at Explore Park!

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Easter Eggsploration at Explore Park on Saturday, April 8th at various times for different ages ranging from 3 (and under) – 12 years old. There is also a sensory friendly option from 11:30 AM- 12:00 PM!
Just a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt!...
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Posted on: February 15, 2023

22nd Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival - Saturday, April 15th

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The 22nd Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival is back at Roanoke County's Green Hill Park on Saturday, April 15th! Activities include kite demonstrations from the Richmond Air Force Kite Club, kids crafts, local vendors and more! Kite showcase and con...

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Camp Roanoke Open House - Saturday, April 29th

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Camp Roanoke is opening its gates this spring to camp families new and old on Saturday, April 29 from 1 PM to 5 PM. Take this opportunity to meet the staff, see the facilities and learn more about summer 2023 day camp programs for rising 2nd to 7th grader...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Treetop Quest Spring Operation Begins Saturday, April 1st

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Treetop Quest at Explore Park opens on Saturday, April 1 for the 2023 season! Book your quest today to soar through the trees on weekends this spring at Roanoke County's aerial adventure and zipline course! Click here to book your quest! ...

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Posted on: February 20, 2023

Spring Break Camp at Green Ridge - March 27-31

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Spring Break Camp at Green Ridge Recreation Center takes place Monday, March 27 to Friday, March 31! This week-long camp is available for children enrolled Kindergarten through 5th grade! 

Our energetic, experienced staff will lead your children i...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Dance Classes at Green Ridge!

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Dance Classes at Green Ridge from March to May from 7-8PM!Intro to the Lindy Hop Hop on over to Green Ridge for an exciting way to reach your daily step goal (and then some) with Swing Roanoke's Intro to Lindy! The Lindy Hop is sometimes referred...

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Posted on: February 28, 2023

Aikido Level 1 and 2 at Green Ridge

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A Japanese martial art that relies on efficient body movements, not strength, to redirect the force of an attack and diffuse it using joint locks, throws, and pinning the attacker on the ground. Increase your body awareness, flexibility, & balance thr...

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Mayflower Hills Disc Golf Course #40 World Ranking by UDisc

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Mayflower Hills Disc Golf Course at Explore Park was recently ranked 40th on the list of the world's best disc golf courses for 2023 by UDisc! This is up 40 spots from the #80 course ranking in 2022. Click here to see the full list of co...

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Posted on: February 20, 2023

Rec Life Brochure Available with Spring 2023 Programs

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Roanoke County's Spring 2023 recreation program lineup is now available! Pick up a copy of the Spring RecLife Brochure at Green Ridge Recreation Center, Brambleton Recreation Center and Explore Park. Click here to view the digital versio...

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