Swing Dance Lessons - Tuesday Nights at Green Ridge

Want a new way to have fun and exercise? Swing Roanoke will be teaching classes to keep your feet moving! Each six week series of classes will cover various swing dances like East Coast Swing, 20's or 30's Charleston, Lindy Hop, and others. No partner is ...

Kegs & Barrels Festival Returns to Green Hill Park on August 4

Join us for an afternoon and evening of wine and craft beer tastings! Relax and enjoy the scenic views at Green Hill Park while grooving to the music of Rutledge and 360 Band. Enjoy local food and arts/craft vendors. Bring your own chair and small portabl...

Outdoor Yin Yoga Class - Saturday, July 28 at Explore Park

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. This all levels yin yoga class will teach ...

Firefly Hike - Saturday, July 28 at Explore Park

Join our Naturalist for a evening hike led by the luminous Firefly! Ages 5 and up will take a hike to observe and learn about the different messages their flash patterns are communicating. You will also learn about the different kinds of fireflies and the...

Forest Garden Ecology Workshop - Sunday, July 22 at Explore Park

Learn the basics of how to design and create a diverse perennial food forest in a new workshop on Sunday, July 22 at Explore Park.  Ages 16 and are invited to learn how to weave the different elements of a designed plant community to produce many...

Register in Advance for Spartan Kids Race and Save $10

Don't forget to register in advance for the Virginia's Blue Ridge Spartan Kids Race coming up next Saturday and Sunday at Roanoke County's Green Hill Park. Choose from two days of exciting obstacle courses for kids, races for medals, food trucks and famil...

Line Dancing Workshop at Green Ridge - Saturday, July 28

Ready to ‘shake your groove thing’ and learn new line dances?  If yes, join us for this exciting Line Dancing workshop!  You will learn line dances to different types of music including Rhythm and Blues, Country, and ...

Download a New Version of the Roanoke County Parks App

We've made some changes to the Roanoke County Parks smart phone app that will affect users on with older versions already loaded.

• Android Users - Must delete the current app and download the new app in order to use it. The app has the same name and can be ...

Explore Park Visitor Center Extends Hours on Friday & Saturday

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Explore Park will be open extra hours on Friday nights in July and August to accommodate overnight camping visitors and guests. Current operating hours are Friday and Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday through Thu...

Lego Stop Motion Animation Camp at Green Ridge - July 23-27

Light, cameras, LEGO action! Use LEGO bricks to tell YOUR story, complete with music, special effects and all your favorite mini- figure characters! In this unique and creative camp by Bricks 4 Kidz Roanoke, students will plan, script, stage, shoot, and p...

Splash Valley Now Open Until 10PM on Fridays Nights

Hang 10 Fridays are here! Now through July 27, Splash Valley Water Park is open late until 10pm for the first time ever. Each week will feature a themed activities and a live DJ from K92 Radio. Admission is only $7 when you arrive at the park after 4pm. Y...

Touch a Truck Celebrates 10 Years at Green Hill Park, July 28

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. If you have never been a ...

New Horseback Riding Camps Offered at Explore Park

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. Learn basic horsemanship skills ...

Overnight Camping Now Available at Explore Park

Roanoke County is pleased to announce the introduction of overnight camping at Explore Park beginning Friday, June 15. Guests can choose to rent primitive sites, group sites, canvas tents and tipis year round, with convenient access to the Blue Ridge Park...

Green Ridge Indoor Pool Extends Hours for the Summer

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 Noon to facility close, including ...

Summer Program Registration Now Open for Everyone

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 at Green Ridge Recreation Center, Explore Park, Brambleton Center, Camp Roanoke and ...

Virginia's Blue Ridge Recognized Nationally for Mountain Biking

Roanoke, VA – 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 destinati...

Splash Valley Morning Swim Club - Now Available Two Days a Week

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. New this year, we've added two days for ...

2018 Summer Camp Programs Now Available

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.