Save the date for Wine and Wickets. This croquet tournament and event will benefit the preservation and restoration of historic Mountain View. Stay tuned for more information and the registration link! Hosted by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and the Friends of Mountain View. https://www.facebook.com/events/181524661316439/
We’re celebrating National Kids to Parks Day with our 2nd Annual Elmwood Movie Night! Spend the day in one of the 64 parks in the city and then head over to Elmwood Park that evening for fun & FREE family movie night! Join Parks and Recreation at 7:00pm for the start of the movie. Gates […]
(18 months – 5 years) Run! Bike! SPLASH! Get ready for the cutest and most exciting event you will see at Elwood Park this spring! Ages 2 to 5 years old will compete in their very own triathlon. Each competitor will run, bike, and splash their way to the finish line. Participants will need to […]
($20) Join us for an hour of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting each month in April, May, and June! Led by Krystine Smith from Peak Music and Wellness, these sessions are perfect for all levels, from beginner to experienced yogis. What to bring: Yoga mat (or we will have some available) Water bottle Come […]
Designated as a Tree City USA, Roanoke is home to 158 species of trees that span 13,146 acres of tree canopy. During this tour, learn about our urban tree canopy from the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry team. Visit many of the oldest and noteworthy trees in the area and learn why they play […]
(18+, 10+ with adult) Come learn everything you need to know to get started in the exciting sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. "SUP". Our instructor will help you learn one on one, the proper stance for balance and control, essential paddle strokes and other techniques. Courses will be held on calm water, and no experience […]
(12+) Jump into nature with Paint By Numbers in the Park at Mason Mill Park! Dive into an artsy afternoon surrounded by outdoor zen. Participants will receive a paint-by-numbers canvas and kit – it's time to play Picasso! Take your time and finish at your own pace. Don't miss this whimsically creative escapade! Canvas theme: […]
Whether you are a beginner birder or an experienced ornithologist, this low-impact biking tour promises to be an exciting new way to spot Roanoke’s common birds on the greenway. Starting near sunrise when birds are most active – we will pedal approximately 3 miles, stopping along the way to look out for our avian friends […]
Join us at Mill Mountain Park for some s’mores and science, as a park Naturalist helps you get to know some of the night shift wildlife that inhabit our parks and backyards. We will use UV lights in order to attract some nocturnal insects that we otherwise never get to see, and use highly sensitive […]
Waterfalls! Creek Crossings! Rock Hopping! Get your toes wet this spring with this advanced 3.2 mile hike surrounded by blooming rhododendrons. Hoop Hole Loop will take us along (and sometimes through) Hipes Branch Creek, past several small waterfalls, and up 748ft of elevation along the way. Program fee includes transportation and leadership. Note: this hike […]
(18+, 12+ with adult) Jump start your outdoor adventures this spring with an evening paddle along the Roanoke River. We’ll paddle right through the heart of Roanoke, passing several of our local parks and neighborhoods along the way. All equipment, leadership and shuttle transportation are provided. Participants must be able to swim. Please note: Parent […]
