Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism was honored with five Summit Awards recognizing excellence in public relations in the Virginia's Blue Ridge region. At an award ceremony at Hotel Roanoke on November 13, the department was awarded two gold... Read on...

Does your yoga practice need a lift? Try a new yoga sensation - yoga with weights! In this class, we will combine basic yoga flows with gentle weight lifting. All major muscles groups will be toned, resulting in better posture and leaner muscles... Read on...

Explore your wild side with unlimited visits to Treetop Quest at Explore Park in 2020. Purchase your pass by December 31, 2019 and get 15% off regular rates! This new pass pays for itself in just 7 visits... Read on...

Registration is now open for Winter 2020 programs from Roanoke County Parks. Printed copies of Explore Recreation are available at Green Ridge and Brambleton recreation centers and other Roanoke County facilities. Call (540) 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9) to... Read on...

Roanoke County officials will celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with a ceremonial Christmas Tree lighting on Monday, December 2 at the South County Library. The event kicks off with a tree lighting by the Roanoke County Board... Read on...

Looking for something fun to do on Friday nights? Join Swing Roanoke for our swing dance social! No partner is required and we hold an introduction class from 7:00pm-7:30pm (tailored to those who come) with the social to follow... Read on...

Travel through culinary delights to India! Make and eat popular food for Punjab, a northwestern state in India. Makke di Roti and Sarson da Saag are a staple in Punjab.Learn the art of making cornmeal roti and mustard greens. For dessert... Read on...

Bundle up and join the Park Naturalist on a walk looking for the signs of animals getting ready for Winter. We’ll observe and learn some facts and myths about animals (and plants) and their ability to predict the severity of the winter... Read on...

Close out the year with 20 minutes of intense short track mountain bike racing at the inaugural Dry Hollow Holler at Camp Roanoke! Providing a great introduction to racing for novice riders and an opportunity to maintain late-season fitness... Read on...

Our region's largest holiday event is coming! Explore Park and Center in the Square are looking to fill over 700 volunteer shifts during our 26 day operating season. Do you have an organization that wants to help?... Read on...

Kids ages 3-10 are invited for a drop-off PJ party on Friday, Nov. 15 from 5pm to 8:30pm. Get some pre-holiday plans completed or just have a much-needed date night while your kids have fun! Come in your pajamas and watch a movie... Read on...

Advance tickets are now available for Illuminights, a holiday walking light event at Explore Park. Journey at your own pace down a half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. It's a partnership with Center in the Square... Read on...

Roanoke County celebrated the opening of a new 235 acre park with a ribbon cutting this week. The new Hinchee Park is a woodland preserve consisting of a two-mile trail connecting the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail with Carvins Cove... Read on...

Don's Cab-Inns at Explore Park was awarded with two state honors this week at the Virginia Recreation and Park Society annual conference. The campground won Best New Facility, while our vendor was presented with a Distinguished Private Sector Service... Read on...

Earn patches by participating in select outdoor programs offered by Roanoke County and Explore Park. Complete 12 of the 16 available patches and you'll receive a free adventure pass for discounts off future program participation... Read on...

New at Explore Park, check out a nature discovery backpack, filled with field guides, study journals and science tools needed to explore the diverse plant and animal life at the park. Stop by the visitor center... Read on...

Take your next birthday party to the trees! Treetop Quest at Explore Park now offers party packages every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Cost is just $220 for 10 participating climbers, including time on the party pad... Read on...

Roanoke County and Center in the Square have just announced a new partnership to host an annual holiday light show at Explore Park. The inaugural event will take place over 26 days between Friday, November 29 and Wednesday, January 1... Read on...

Treetop Quest at Explore Park now offers special rates for visiting summer camp and day care organizations. Book a 2.5 hour experience for just $9 for ages 4-6 or $11 for ages 7-17. Chaperones are free! Qualified groups should call... Read on...