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Support Your Parks this #GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good. Since…
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The Roanoke Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to support the City of Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation Department by raising funds, accepting gifts and providing other resources to enhance existing programs, services, facilities and technology. We do this by working with donors, volunteers, and leaders in our community who want to help us improve the quality of life for all Roanoke residents and visitors.
Supporting Roanoke Parks and Recreation Amenities
60 Parks & 5 Plazas
90+ Miles of Trails and Greenways
2 Pools
7 Recreation Centers
Did you know that less than 2% of the City of Roanoke budget goes towards your Parks and Recreation Department? With over 100,000 residents, the individual contribution comes out to $60/year, or only $5/month. Cities across the country our size, with similar amenities, traditionally see roughly 6% of the jurisdiction’s budget. As it stands, your parks are not getting the support they need to be sustainable. With that in mind,
What would you pay for your parks?
Consider donating to the Roanoke Parks Foundation and supporting your Parks and Recreation system.
Check out the Foundation’s latest project
Roanoke Parks Foundation
Board Members:
- Andy Gill
- Andrea Garland
- Paul Higgins
- Nathen Kerr
- Walker Taylor
