Summer is on the way

June is here, which means pool season has arrived! Fallon Park Pool opened on May 30, and Washington Park Pool will open for the season this Saturday, June 6.

Both pools will be open six days a week. You can find the weekly schedule, hours of operation, admission details, safety guidelines and more on our blog!

POOL SEASON IS HERE FOR THE SUMMER

We are so excited to share that renovation of the Eureka Recreation Center has been completed! Join us for a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 12 at 11:00 AM. You’re invited to tour the facility and updated park grounds after the ceremony. The building will be open to the public until 1:00 PM on June 12 and the official opening day is Monday, June 15. More information on the facility, including photos, amenities, and open hours can be found at the link below.

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Whether you're in it for the nostalgia of your childhood, or for maximum competition, evening kickball games are a top-tier summer activity.

Registration is open now for our Adult Kickball League, with games beginning June 29. Sign up for the lower league, with games on Tuesday and Thursdays or the more competitive upper league, with games on Mondays and Wednesdays.

KICKBALL REGISTRATION

Summer is busy, and our weeklong outdoor adventure summer camps are already full, but if your kids would enjoy a single day of adventure, we've got you covered!⁠ Adventure Play Days are a lot like our summer camp program, but instead of a week, they're just one-day! The adventures are for kids ages 8 to 12 – no parents allowed! Sign them up to go hiking, paddling, or caving with our awesome summer camp staff.⁠

PARK PROJECT UPDATES

In case you missed the info above, the Eureka Recreation Center renovation is now complete! Join us for the Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 12 at 11:00 AM.

EUREKA REC CENTER RIBBON CUTTING

Throughout this summer, construction work on the In-River Park will be taking place at Wasena Park. The take-out at this location is temporarily moving upstream to avoid the work zone. We've put out a video series to help you plan ahead if you're visiting the Roanoke River this summer, plus recommendations on alternative access points (including 2 brand-new ones)! View the first video below, and be sure to check out the full series and additional resources on our blog, here.

More In-River project details can be found on the project page here.

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USA CYCLING RACES RETURN THIS SUMMER!

Mark your calendars because you won't want to miss year two of the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship Races at Carvins Cove (July 12) and Elmwood Park (July 15 & 16).

You can also SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER!

GREENWAY DETOUR UPDATE

There's an upcoming change to the detour of the Roanoke River Greenway around Wasena Park. Starting Monday, June 8 the previous detour route along Little Main Street will be closed (date is subject to change).

The updated detour route will follow Winchester Ave. onto 8th Street SW (passing underneath the new Wasena Bridge) and reconnecting to the Roanoke River Greenway at the roundabout on Wiley Dr. (Vehicular traffic will not pass under the bridge.)

Remember to follow all posted signage for greenway closures/detours. Sign up for notifications on trail and greenway alerts through Statusfy!

VIEW TRAIL & GREENWAY ALERTS ON STATUSFY

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SAVE THE DATE: FREEDOM FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS

The City of Roanoke's fireworks display and free festival at River's Edge Park North will be held Friday, July 3! Did you know? By holding this event on July 3, we are able to provide a more impressive fireworks display than would be possible on July 4? More Info Here

SMALLTOWN DOWNTOWN DISCOVERY SERIES

Your next summer adventure is closer than you might think! Our upcoming trips & tours schedule includes a Smalltown Downtown Discovery Series, making it easier than ever to explore an exciting destination close to home!

► Lexington, Virginia – June 6

Visit Historic Lexington, Virginia with a stop at the visitor's center, lunch at The Blue Sky, and exploration of the local shops and historical spots. SIGN UP

► Paint Bank, Virginia – July 11

Visit Historic Paint Bank, including a tour of Tingler's Mill and the circa 1883 water-powered Grist Mill, a visit to the Lemon Hotel, lunch at the Swinging Bridge restaurant, and a visit to the Paint Bank General Store. SIGN UP

► Abingdon, Virginia – August 1

Visit Historic Abingdon, Virginia with a historic visitor center in the Fields Penn 1860 Museum and lunch at The Girl & The Raven Restaurant. Plus, stop at the William King Museum or explore the local shops in the Historic District. SIGN UP

VIEW ALL UPCOMING TRIPS AND TOURS

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Royal Eras at Mountain View Mansion

Whimsical Wishes returns on July 18 for the next Royal Eras. Journey into the colorful world of the 1990s with Belle, Ariel, and Jasmine! MORE INFO AND TICKETS