Illuminights Tickets Now On Sale

Illuminights tickets are on sale now! Due to COVID-19 precautions, only advance tickets will be sold for the event (no walk-ups), with assigned arrival times. Tickets can be purchased in the following ways:

• Online (preferred): Visit ExplorePark.org/Illumin...

Join Now, Play Later - Save 30% at Green Ridge Until 10/31/2020

When you’re ready to bring fitness back into your life, Green Ridge Recreation Center is waiting! We've extended our offer until October 31st for the biggest membership discount in our history. Here’s how it works:

• P...

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopen from Explore Park to U.S. 220

The Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened from the Explore Park Entrance at Milepost 115.5 to U.S. 220 at Milepost 121.4.  Drivers and visitors traveling this section of the Parkway should anticipate a shifted lane alignment, warning signs, new pavemen...

Muscle Gaining Functional Training Class - Select Saturdays at Green Ridge

Train your muscles to work together, while improving speed, agility and cardiovscular endurance! Are you up for the challenge? Join Green Ridge Recreation Center instructors Alex Smith and Skylar Sargent to get your sweat on. Free for Green Ridge members ...

Brambleton Center to Become Satellite Elections Office - October 19-31

(Roanoke County, VA—September 30, 2020) To ensure citizens are able to take part in the November 3 election, the Roanoke County Department of Elections is offering additionalavenues for voting:

• SATELLITE ELECTION OFFICE IN SOUTHWEST CO...

Pool Parties Now Available at Green Ridge

Indoor pool parties are back at Green Ridge, with modifications due to COVID-19. Rentals can now be booked for dates beginning in October, with availability on Saturday or Sunday at 12pm and 2pm. One flat rental fee of $125 includes one hour in the party ...

Rec Life Brochure Available with Fall 2020 Programs

Roanoke County’s fall 2020 recreation program lineup is now available, in a new printed brochure format called RecLife. Copies are now available at Green Ridge and Brambleton Recreation Centers. If you’ve participated in a program with...

Explore Park Visitor Center Fall Hours - Open Thursday through Sunday

The Visitor Center at Explore Park is now operating on a fall schedule, open Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM. The facility will be staffed daily for phone calls, camping related reservations and questions by calling (540) 427-1800.

Treetop Quest Fall Hours - Open Friday through Sunday

Treetop Quest at Explore Park is now operating on a fall schedule, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the end of November. Night zip experiences are available on select evenings this season. Birthday party bookings are also available on weekends....

Don's Cab-Inns at Explore Park Offers Extended Stay Discounts

Save more by staying longer at Explore Park’s cabins, yurts and RV sites! Don’s Cab-Inns Campground offers weekday discounts for stays of three nights or more, and extended rates for stays of six nights or more. To learn about availabi...

Roanoke County Receives 2020 VACo Achievement Award for Illuminights

The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) has announced Roanoke County as a 2020 Achievement Award Winner, recognizing excellence in local government programs. The award was presented for Illuminights, a new winter walk of lights at Explore Park in part...

Night Zip Treetop Quest Experiences - Available Select Nights this Fall

Experience the thrill of our ziplines and challenge course at night! Strap a light on your helmet and soar through the trees in darkness. Just $30 for ages 7 and up on select dates this fall, including: August 22, September 5, September 19, October 3, Oct...

Roanoke County Expects to Offer Fall 2020 Youth Sports Leagues with Modifications

After reviewing Virginia’s Phase 3 Coronavirus restrictions, Roanoke County expects to offer a Fall 2020 youth sports season with program modifications. Season dates and information are now available, with registration through your local athleti...