What we do:
Public parks, greenways, trails and open spaces are integral to supporting community and improving quality of life. As Roanoke continues to grow and change over the years, new recreational spaces are needed. Thoughtful park and greenway planning ensures that we continue to anticipate our community’s needs and improve the city’s natural and recreational assets.
Planning and Development Responsibilities
- Ensuring stakeholders and residents have adequate public involvement opportunities to provide input for decision-making
- Developing and implementing the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan
- Providing planning and design for new parks, greenways, recreation areas, trails, and open space amenities
- Providing effective general land use planning and policy for Roanoke’s natural resource base
- Joining with area residents, related public agencies, and community partners to continuously improve the quality, safety, availability and accessibility of parks and open space
- Coordinating and overseeing Capital Improvement Program
- Supervising new construction, renovations, and improvements to parks and facilities
Plans and Studies
- 2021 Mill Mountain Trails Plan
- Tinker Creek Greenway Phase Two Concept
- Holton Plaza Illustrative Plan and Views
- Carvins Cove Park Management Plan
- Carvins Cove Trail Management Plan
- Roanoke Greenways Historic Markers Plan 2013
- Lick Run Greenway Teachers Guide
- Lick Run Greenway Phase III Feasibility Study
- Mill Mountain Park Management Plan
- Murray Run Feasibility Report
- Eureka Park Recreation Center Feasibility Study
- Preston Park Recreation Center Feasibility Study
- 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan
- 2018 Greenway Plan Appendices
- 2018 Greenway Plan Map
- 2018 Skatepark Feasibility Study
- 2019 Master Plan
- Morningside Park Conceptual Plan
- 2019 Facilities Assessment Report
