This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We will have the chance to explore several different locations throughout Roanoke. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Price: $20 per session Time: 9am - 12pm […]
This group is a low-impact hiking club, offering leisure-paced hikes for adults 50+. Must be in good physical condition to participate; ability to walk 3+ miles on uneven terrain. We will have the chance to explore several different locations throughout Roanoke. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Price: $20 per session Time: 9am - 12pm […]
Have you ever wanted to go camping in one of the many wilderness areas around Roanoke, but you felt you didn’t know what to bring or how to set it up? Have you had a disastrous camping experience in the past? Well Parks & Rec is here to help. In this workshop, our instructors will […]
Join City of Roanoke Parks & Rec and The Roanoke Diversity Center for a truly unique experience. We are going wild caving. Virginia is home to more 4,000 caves and caverns. Wild caving means no lights but the ones you bring, no marked paths, no hand rails, but loads of adventure. Our guides will take […]
What better way to round out the Summer kick-off of Queer Adventure Club than to hang out around a bonfire and enjoy the community we built over the course of PRIDE Month. Join Roanoke City Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a chill night of S'mores, drinks, and tie dye. We have […]
Join our instructors and photography Rich Davis on a hike with the focus on photographing landscapes. This photo trip will cover topics such as, when and how to use a tripod, how to compose a compelling shot, and adjusting your camera settings on the fly, because conditions in the outdoors can change quickly. Register at […]
Join Parks & Rec and the Roanoke Diversity Center at Peaks Retreat & Adventure Center and enjoy a true summer camp experience. You can cruise on the zipline, weave through the canoe maze, and try to hit the bullseye at the archery range, or chill by the pool. Don’t forget the ice cream social. Lunch […]
Join the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Diversity Center for a downriver float and paddle of the Roanoke River on SUPs (Stand Up Paddleboards). This section of river is very calm, which will give participants the opportunity to get comfortable on the boards during the paddle, whether you want to sit, kneel, or stand. […]
