National Park Service Programs at Explore Park - Every Saturday Starting March 30

Experience an interactive educational program with a National Park service ranger! Stop by the Explore Park Visitor Center at select times for free hikes or interpretive sessions designed for children and their families. No advance registration is needed....

Adult Softball Teams Now Forming through USA Softball

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is pleased to announce USA Softball (formerly ASA) has partnered with our department to offer a Men's Open and Church league later this Spring at the Arnold R. Burton complex.  If you are interested in...

Friday Family Fun Night - April 5 at Green Ridge Recreation Center

Friday Family Fun Night is back! Bring out the whole family for an evening of inflatables, face painting, corn hole and more. It's free for Green Ridge members or $5 for non-members (max. $25 per family). Register in advance or show up the night of for fu...

Gymnastics Intro Classes for ages 1-12 - Saturday, April 6

Green Ridge Recreation Center has joined forces with Prestige Gymnastics Academy to offer a series of introductory gymnastics classes on Saturday, April 4.  Choose from morning programs including mom & tots, preschool, and school age classes ...

Lose Big Now Enrolling - Deadline March 29

There's a reason that Lose Big is Green Ridge Recreation Center's longest running and most popular program! Working in small groups, this 12-week program helps you achieve your health and fitness goals through guided exercises with a personal trainer, nut...

TRX Locker Open Workout Times at Green Ridge - April through October

Get outside and get results! The TRX Tactical Training Locker is now available weekly for Green Ridge members and daily admission customers at no additional charge. From April to October, take advantage of the most comprehensive functional training system...

Niagara Ranch Steeplechase on April 27 - Be a Spectator!

Get an exclusive seat close to the action as you watch our spectacular steeplechase race series and horseback demonstration. Our wranglers will dazzle you as they compete to hurdle fences and other obstacles at Niagara Ranch with the grace and control of ...

Marine Corps League Donates $1500 of Mud Run Proceeds to Camp Roanoke

This week the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors accepted $1,500 this week from the Roanoke Valley Detachment 426 of the Marine Corps League for 2018 proceeds from the annual Mud Run. This donation will help support Camp Roanoke's mission to serve youth ...

Spring Break Camps Available at Green Ridge - April 15-19

Roanoke County Public Schools are out April 15-19 for Spring Break. Need full day care for your grade school age child? Green Ridge offers programs daily from 7:30am to 6:00pm including guided activities, crafts and swimming.Please make sure your child is...

Explore Big House Mountain - Guided Hike on Saturday, Mar. 23

Rising abruptly from the surrounding plateau, Big House Mountain offers a challenging hike and rewarding views! This strenuous out-and-back hike will cover 6.5 miles of steep and rocky ground, culminating in an impressive western vista overlooking the Jef...

Equestrian Demo and Lecture - April 6 at Explore Park

The new Niagara Ranch is launching a new season of operations with an inspirational array of activities for all ages. In this expo entitled "7 to 70," learn about the Reba Farm family’s unbelievable story in equestrian adventures. Expe...

Green Ridge Waives Rejoining Fee for Former Members in March

Are you a former Green Ridge Recreation Center member? We want you back!  This month only we're waiving our rejoin fee in honor of March Madness. Save $45 and come back to experience our new lineup of MOSSA group exercise classes and more.

New Tawkwando Classes at Green Ridge for Ages 5 to Adult

Taekwondo is a martial art and sport originating in Korea. It is practiced in nearly every part of the world, by approximately 70 million people, and has been an official Olympic sport since 2000. Students will learn the benefits of self-defense, confiden...

Paint Pouring Workshop - Monday, April 1 at Green Ridge

See what all the fuss is about! Join in on a paint pouring mini session and paint a 6x6 tile in our new Maker's Nite Paint Pouring workshop. Come after work and unwind, all supplies included, no “crafty” skill necessary. Each month wil...

Mountain Biking 101 - Tuesday, April 9 at Explore Park

Leave the asphalt behind and let us get you in gear for the trails. Learn the basics of mountain biking with an International Mountain Bike Association certified instructor from Roanoke Mountain Adventures. They will provide you with the skills and knowle...

Wild Things - Free Nature Program Second Saturdays at Explore Park

New this spring, bring your family out to Explore Park on the second Saturday of each month for a free instructional program with a naturalist from 1pm to 3pm. Topics are as follows:

March 9 - Frogs, Toads and Salamanders

April 13 - Butterflies

May 11 - Bird...

Clean Valley Day at Explore Park - Volunteer Cleanup & Family Event April 6

Help us keep Explore Park looking its best, and enjoy a free lunch as our way of saying thanks. Meet at the Journey's End parking area within Explore Park, and don't forget to dress appropriately for the weather with sturdy footwear. We'll provide bags an...

Loom Knitting Classes - New at Green Ridge This Spring

Get ready to cast on to a fun beginner program, and learn to knit without the needles! Loom knitting is an easy way to stitch your own clothing accessories. Instructor Tonya Hodges brings over five years of experience through her business, Learn to Loon K...

Splash Valley 2019 Season Passes Now On Sale

Purchase a season pass to Splash Valley Water Park, and enjoy unlimited visits during the 2019 season. New this year, get 10% off all concessions stand purchases. You'll also get early admission on weekends and be eligible for free drinks all season with ...

Camp Roanoke Open House - Saturday, April 13

Meet the staff, try the climbing wall, tour the camp and enjoy a light lunch on us. It's the perfect way to find out if Camp Roanoke is right for your child. Join us from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, April 13 for a free day of family fun. While you're there, ...

New Horseback Rides, Lessons and Events at Explore Park this Spring

Experience western style horseback riding with no previous experience needed. The new Niagara Ranch at Explore Park is hosting a new series of trail rides and lessons for ages 8 and up, as well as several family events to kick off the spring 2019 season. ...

Green Ridge to Expand Group Fitness Lineup in March with MOSSA Classes

Beginning March 2019, Green Ridge Recreation Center is working with MOSSA to offer newer, more up-to-date versions of our most popular group fitness classes. Some class names will change, but your experience will be more energizing, achievable and excitin...

Picnic Shelters Now Open for Reservation - 2019 Season April to October

Reservation is now open for the 2019 season of picnic shelter rental at Roanoke County parks, with availability from April 1 to October 31. Choose from 16 park sites with reservable shelters, with iopen online registration for standard groups of 50 or les...

Escape to Your Adventure! Youth Camps Now Enrolling for Summer 2019

Roanoke County is excited to offer the region's largest lineup of youth summer camp options. Choose from over 200 weeks of programs for ages 3-17. This year's thee is Escape to Adventure, with many new full, half day and overnight programs available. New ...