Key Events

Washington Park Pool Community Engagement Meeting: A public meeting was held May 18, 2023 to present the results of the survey as well as information about the relocation of the pool to lower Washington Park.

Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Public Meeting: Held April 11, 2023 with opportunity for in-person attendance or viewing of livestream

Eureka Recreation Center Community Engagement Meeting: Held January 24, 2023. View information shared at the meeting here.
Eureka Recreation Center Youth Engagement: The Planning and Development Coordinator met with PLAY Roanoke After School students at Eureka Center, a student group at Lucy Addison Middle School, and a CommUNITY ARTS-reach youth fellowship event to discuss the redevelopment project and engage in visioning exercises, activities, and crafts.

Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Online Survey: An online survey was available from December 6 through December 30 for those unable to attend the in-person community engagement meeting.
Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Community Engagement Meeting: Roanoke Parks and Recreation invites residents to a community engagement meeting regarding the redevelopment of Eureka Recreation Center. The meeting will be held at the Melrose Branch Library Community Room on Tuesday, December 6 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. For those unable to attend in-person, there is a survey link above to provide feedback.

Washington Park Pool Public Survey: A public survey was conducted during the summer of 2022 (July 25 – September 2) to gather feedback on the renovation of Washington Park Pool. Both online and paper surveys were available, and Department staff were present onsite to assist visitors in completing the survey.

Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Engagement at Washington Park Basketball Court Dedication & Tournament: PLAY Roanoke held a dedication/ribbon cutting for the Ricky Renell Wright Basketball courts at Washington Park upper, followed by a free 3 v 3 tournament. The Planning and Development Coordinator set up a booth with information on the redevelopment project to discuss with community members.

Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Engagement at Eureka Fall Festival: PLAY Roanoke held a free community fall festival at Eureka Park. The Planning and Development Coordinator set up a booth with information on the redevelopment project to discuss with community members.

Eureka Recreation Center Redevelopment Engagement with P.L.A.Y. After School Students: The Planning and Development Coordinator met with PLAY Roanoke After School students at Eureka Center to discuss the redevelopment project and engage in visioning exercises, activities, and crafts.

Reimagine Recreation Survey: Statistically valid surveys mailed to random selection of residents.

Reimagine Recreation Virtual Public Input Meeting: Held April 22, 2021 View Meeting Here