Winter Program Registration COMING SOON!

Winter registration for Roanoke County Programs begins January 1. Look for Recreation Family Fun Guide in the mail the week after christmas or view it online here. Registration dates are as follows:

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Online for County residents
Monday, Jan. 3 - Walk-in/Phone for residents
Wednesday, Jan. 5 - for everyone

All recreation facilities OPEN on Friday

All Roanoke County recreation centers are OPEN today! A "school's out" dropoff program is also available at both Brambleton Center 772-7529 and Green Ridge 777-6300 for elementary aged children.

County Recreation Facilities Closing Early Thursday

Due to hazardous road conditions created by today's weather, Green Ridge Recreation Center, Brambleton Center and all other County recreation facilities are closing early. Beginning at 2:00pm today (Thursday, December 16) all Roanoke County facilities will be closed and all scheduled programs and classes will be cancelled. While we expect to open as scheduled on Friday, please visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com for updates before your visit.

Winter 2011 Recreation Television Posted Online

See some of the latest programs from Roanoke County Parks in a weekly television program produced by RVTV. View Recreation Telelvision Online Here. On the show, learn about new dance classes, needlefelting, outdoors programs, wellness at Green Ridge and special events!

Snow Day Camp Available at Brambleton & Green Ridge

When Roanoke County Schools are out due to inclement weather, Green Ridge and Brambleton Centers will offer drop-off programs from 7:30am to 6:00pm - including morning and afternoon dropoff options and snacks. Bring a bagged lunch! Green Ridge participants bring a swimsuit and towel. Call 772-7529 for Brambleton Center program and 777-6300 for Green Ridge program.

New Look For Online Registration

Roanoke County's online program registration portal has a new look! The site features easier to navigate browsing, new pop-out course descriptions and improved user customization settings. Explore the new site now, and register for your favorite programs January 1. Winter 2011 program dates are as follows:

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Online for County residents
Monday, Jan. 3 - Walk-in/Phone for residents
Wednesday, Jan. 5 - for everyone

New Pottery Classes Begin January 3

The Brambleton Center offers the region's only public pottery studio. Our well equipped studio provides all tools necessary to create original works of clay in both wheel and freeform. Equipment includes 13 electric wheels, with one being wheelchair accessible. A variety of glazes are mixed in the studio offering about 23 colors. Clay must be purchased through Brambleton Center at $20/25 pounds. Our early-January classes are all open for registration right NOW! Register online with Roanoke County Parks. or call 772-PLAY (7529)