Cabin & Yurt Camping Opens at Explore Park November 9 - Now Booking

Roanoke County, Virginia (September 21, 2018) – Roanoke County is pleased to announce the opening of new overnight accommodations at Explore Park beginning Friday, November 9. Advance booking is now available for new Pod Cabins, Yurts and RV cam...

Aerial Adventure Course & Zip Line at Camp Roanoke on October 6

Leave the ground behind and conquer new heights on Camp Roanoke's aerial ropes course. Participants will have the opportunity to ascend into the trees, with safety at the forefront of the experience, and navigate through an exciting series of eight differ...

Stargazing with National Park Service Ranger - Saturday at Explore Park

Weather permitting, a National Park Service Ranger will lead a stargazing program at the Pine Mountain Overlook (near Explore Park) on Saturday, September 22 at 8:30pm. This event will take the place of our regular campfire program that evening. This is a...

Lose Big Now Enrolling at Green Ridge - Orientation October 8

Compete in small groups to take off the pounds while working with a personal trainer! This 12-week program at Green Ridge will help you achieve your fitness goals, whether it's weight loss or building tone and muscle. You will workout with a Certified Per...

Soups & Stocks - Cooking Class with Chef Dominic on Monday, Oct. 1

What do I do with those bones? Use your leftover bones and make incredible stocks that can be used for gravies, stews and delicious soups to warm everyone up on these cold winter nights. Three great stock recipes (chicken, ham and beef) plus a variety of ...

Explore Your Fears with Haunted Mini Golf in October

We’re building a haunted trail with 18-holes of miniature golf at Explore Park. Along the way you’ll experience ghouls, goblins, and frightening decor. Join us from 6:30pm to 10:00 pm on Oct. 19-21 and 26-28 by reserving your tee time ...

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - Saturday, Oct. 6 at Explore Park

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is a free public event open to kids of all ages who love to ride bikes. Hosted in cooperation with Roanoke IMBA and Roanoke County Parks & Recreation, the event will take place on October 6th, 2018 at Explore Park from 1...

Our Work is Your Play! Dozens of Jobs Available with Roanoke County Parks

Looking for employment that's both fun and fulfilling? We're hiring for several engaging part-time positions designed to improve the quality of life for our citizens and participants. More than a desk job, opportunities with Roanoke County Parks make a hu...

Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop - Monday, Sep. 24 at Green Ridge

Make your own jewelry! Learn how to work with this versatile medium to create jewelry and cover the basics for making many more projects.  No experience is necessary, items made will go home to be completed in your own oven with complete instruct...

New Bell Tent Platform Camping Now Available at Explore Park

No need to bring your own tent! Now you can stay the night in a spacious bell tent from our partners at Blue Mountain Adventures. Currently located at site C5, these unique shelters on wooden platforms sleep two easily. Two cots are provided, with up to t...

Little Tykes Soccer Now Enrolling (ages 3-5) - Starting Saturdays in October

Little Tykes is a non-competitive indoor sports league designed for preschool age children to help with a focus on skill development, teamwork, good sportsmanship and most importantly FUN for ages 3-5. All games and practices are held on Saturday mornings...

Explore Park Adds Seven New Horseback Programs This Fall

Explore Park's new Niagara Ranch equestrian area is gearing up for a busy fall season with the announcement of seven new programs in October and November. Choose from weekend trail rides, obstacle courses and weekly riding lessons as specified below:

National Park Service Programs - Fridays & Saturdays at Explore Park

National Park Service to Offer Programs at Explore ParkWeekly Campfire & Educational Programs to Run August to October

Roanoke County, Virginia (July 30, 2018) – Roanoke County is pleased to announce a new lineup of interpretive programs at E...