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Posted on: November 16, 2018

Pod Cabins Now Open at Explore Park

Stay overnight in a Pod Cabin at Roanoke County's Explore Park! Nightly reservation is currently available at four cabin and six RV sites. Beginning December 8 we will be adding four yurts to our growing lineup of overnight accommodations. A public ribbon...

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Posted on: November 15, 2018

Indoor Gourmet Cooking Class - Monday, November 26 at Green Ridge

Leave the grill outdoors! Tricks for using a grill pan and and oven smoker to give you the flavors of outdoors while staying warm and toasty inside your own kitchen. Steaks, Ribs and Pulled BBQ Pork await your tastebuds! Chef Dominic graduated top of his ...

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Posted on: November 14, 2018

Polymer Clay Workshop - November 26 at Green Ridge

Want to create custom jewelry and crafts using polymer clay? Join us for a workshop with the experts! Bring your own clay and personal tools but will have access to the instructor’s equipment, mica, and supplies. Handouts, tutorials, a...

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Posted on: November 12, 2018

Green Ridge Offers 10% Discounts in November on Prepaid Plans

Be prepared to work off that holiday turkey, by getting a Green Ridge Recreation Center membership during the month of November. This month only you'll save 10% off prepaid 6-month and 12-month plans. Visit the front desk for details.

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Posted on: November 8, 2018

New Salsa Dancing Workshops at Green Ridge on Select Saturdays

Ready to salsa? Choose from youth and adult dance classes at Green Ridge Recreation Center on Saturday, December 1, January 26 and February 9. These programs are open to beginners and intermediate dancers, with instruction by Emilee Fitzwater. Each hour l...

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Posted on: November 7, 2018

Explore Recreation Magazine Winter 2019 Now Available

Check out Roanoke County's lineup of winter activities in Explore Recreation Magazine, now available at our recreation centers and coming this weekend to your mailbox. Roanoke County residents may sign up beginning Monday, November 12 and non-residents ma...

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Posted on: November 5, 2018

Thanksgiving Leftovers to Ready Made Meals - Friday, Nov. 16 at Green Ridge

Tired of Turkey Sandwiches, Turkey Soup and all those leftover sides? This class is just for you. Every holiday meal you never seem to know what to do with leftovers, Right? Now just prepare several meals ahead of time right after the big feast instead of...

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Posted on: October 30, 2018

Roanoke County Offers Up to $32,000 in Park Grants in November

ROANOKE COUNTY, VA (October 30, 2018) – Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is making a second round of matching grant funding available through the Capital Improvement Incentive Fund (CIIF). Up to $32,000 in matchin...

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Posted on: October 24, 2018

Volunteers Needed for Explore Park River Cleanup - November 17

Flooding this fall left a large amount of trash and debris along the banks of the Roanoke River. We’re calling all volunteers to help keep restore this important blueway. We’re looking for groups of any size to join the clean...

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Posted on: September 21, 2018

Cabin & Yurt Camping Opens at Explore Park This Month - Ribbon Cutting November 30

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

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Posted on: September 10, 2018

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...

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Posted on: August 23, 2018

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: