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Posted on: August 20, 2019

Intro to Yoga - Q&A Session September 11 at Brambleton Center

Considering yoga? Do you have questions or concerns about physical limitations, age, or skill level? Did you know that yoga poses can be gentle, enjoyable and modified to meet your specific ability level, needs and/or limitations? Yoga helps you feel good...

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Posted on: August 19, 2019

Fall Recreation Program Registration Now Open

Choose from hundreds or activities for all ages at Roanoke County recreation facilities such as Explore Park, Green Ridge Recreation Center and Brambleton Recreation Center. Registration is now open. Non-residents may sign up beginning Wednesday, August 2...

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Posted on: August 16, 2019

Scare Quest Brings Night Ziplines to Explore Park in October

Explore new freights on select nights in October, as Treetop Quest is transformed into an "eerial adventure." Choose from three different interactive ghost stories, then strap on a headlamp and head to the trees. End your journey on our giant bl...

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Posted on: August 15, 2019

Meet a Live Vulture! Saturday, Sep. 7 at Explore Park

Meet a live Vulture! Join our Park Naturalist and an Educator from the SW Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke for a fun and educational morning with a real black vulture, an education animal ambassadors from the Wildlife Center. To enhance the learning ex...

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Posted on: August 14, 2019

New Homeschool Art Classes - Wednesdays at Green Ridge in September

Calling all young homeschool artists! Join us on Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 PM for mixed media art instruction from veteran teacher Debbie Harris. The student will use paint,paper mache,oil pastels,chalk,collage and pencil to explore many styles of art....

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Posted on: August 13, 2019

Essentials of Singing - Thursday Nights at Green Ridge Starting Sep. 5

Do you enjoy singing, but feel you aren't doing it right? Is sheet music a mystery? Join us for "Essentials of Singing", where we will cover the fundamentals of singing, such as how to find your vocal range and breathe properly, how to read simp...

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Posted on: August 8, 2019

Last Chance to Splash! Weeknds at Splash Valley through Labor Day

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After August 11, Splash Valley Water Park will go to weekend-only hours of operation in coordination with Roanoke County Public Schools calendar. The park will be open August 17-18, August 24-25 and August 31-September 2. On these days the park will be op...

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Posted on: August 1, 2019

Birthday Parties Now Available at Treetop Quest on Weekends

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Take your next birthday party to the trees! Treetop Quest at Explore Park now offers party packages every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Cost is just $220 for 10 participating climbers, including time on the party pad and two hours...

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Posted on: July 30, 2019

Former Green Ridge Member? Come Back in August with No Rejoining Fee

The Ironman 70.3 Race is coming to our town next June. Make sure you're ready by training at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Former members are invited to catch the last "waive" of summer, saving $45 when you sign up by August 31. If it's been a ...

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Posted on: July 29, 2019

Last Call Discount - Visit Treetop Quest After 3 PM and Save

Want to save on your next visit to Treetop Quest at Explore Park? Visit any operating day after 3 PM and get 40% off your visit (walk-in only). Our "Last-Call" discount offers reduced play time, but a huge savings off regular rates. Treetop Ques...

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Posted on: July 26, 2019

Green Hill Highland Games to be Held Saturday, August 24

Where can you find a ton of tartan, bold bag pipes and feats of super human strength in Roanoke County, Virginia? Plus live Celtic music. Clans, vendors, scotch tastings, a beer garden and more? Only at the 2019 Green Hill Highland Games where you'll also...

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Posted on: July 25, 2019

Illumnights is Coming to Explore Park this Holiday Season

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Roanoke County, Virginia (July 25, 2019) – At a “Christmas in July” event today, Roanoke County and Center in the Square announced a new partnership to host an annual holiday light show at Explore Park. This inaugural event w...

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Posted on: July 17, 2019

Save Up to 15% Off Treetop Quest Visits with Group Booking

Treetop Quest at Explore Park offers discounted rates for groups of 11 or more when you book in advance. Get 10% off for groups of 11 to 24 or 15% off for groups of 25 to 40. For inquiries, call our administrative center at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0. Treetop ...

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Posted on: July 11, 2019

Treetop Quest Offers Special Summer Camp & Day Care Rates

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Treetop Quest at Explore Park now offers special rates for visiting summer camp and day care organizations. Book a 2.5 hour experience for just $9 for ages 4-6 or $11 for ages 7-17. Chaperones are free! Qualified groups should call (540) 777-6391 and leav...

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Posted on: June 5, 2019

Free Guided Hikes - Every Saturday at Explore Park

Get a guided tour of the great outdoors with a National Park Service ranger. Every Saturday at 9am come out to Explore Park for a different hike each week. Most programs are geared towards families with young children. See our full lineup online.

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Posted on: April 30, 2019

National Park Service Offers Two Free Programs Every Saturday at Explore Park

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From May through August, a National Park Service ranger will provide two free family events per day at Explore Park! Each week join us for a hike at 9:00 AM and an afternoon activity at 2:30 PM. The afternoon event will alternate between a ranger chat and...

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Posted on: April 5, 2019

Twin Creeks Brewing Company Announces Plans to Expand to Explore Park

ROANOKE, VA (April 5th, 2019)- Twin Creeks Brewing Company is pleased to announce plans for their second location, Twin Creeks Brewing at Explore Park, opening in the fall of 2019. They will be partnering with Roanoke C...

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