Green Hill Park

Location:
2501 Parkside Dr. Salem, VA 24153
37.2764
-80.1059

Amenities: Athletics fields, Dirt trails, Grills, Horseshoes, Parking, Picnic shelters, Playgrounds, Portable toilets, Restrooms, Tables, Trails, and Water fountain

Description: One of the larger parks in Roanoke County, Green Hill Park offers a wide variety of activities. The large grass field here hosts many of the region's large special events and athletic tournaments. Keep yourself busy fishing in a mile of water frontage on the Roanoke River stocked with trout. Hike on a section of the Roanoke River Greenway, a paved 10-foot-wide walking path that begins near the main park entrance. Green Hill contains two rentable picnic shelters for your next gathering. Green Hill park is also home to a top notch 20-acre equestrian center.

Directions: From Interstate 81, take exit 137. Turn right onto Wildwood Road at end of ramp. Go to the traffic signal and turn right onto West Main Street. Proceed to the third traffic signal and turn left onto Diuguids Lane. Cross railroad tracks and the Roanoke River. Park entrance is a short distance on the right.

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Spring 2011 Registration Now OPEN!

As of March 9, 2011, all Spring programs are now open for registration, regardless of residency. Call 772-PLAY (7-5-2-9)or visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com to check out our exciting lineup of programs and summer camps.

Green Ridge March Group-Ex Schedule Posted

Take a look at our new lineup of group exercise progrmas at Green Ridge, both for members and the general public. View the new schedule online here. We have added/changed some classes, based on attendance and member feedback:

Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. - Body Step **Cardio Intervals will now be at 6:30

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. - Boot Camp is now 90- minutes (9:30-11:00) **We are getting rid of 10:30 a.m. Body Pump due to low attendance

Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. - Body Step Xpress (45-minutes) **This replaces the 12:15 Body Pump class on Thursdays, which wasn't getting many people - we still have Body Pump on Tuesdays at 12:15 - we are trying to accommodate members requests for more Body Step, so, I wanted to give it a try in this time slot

Fridays at 8:30 a.m. - This is now a Boot Camp class **replaces Cardio Intervals, which had very low attendance in February

Tuesdays/Thursdays - Wave Walkers evening class is being moved to 6:45-7:30. This change is to better accommodate pool space, and, swimming lessons

Printed Program Guide Now Available

Pick up a copy of Roanoke County's Spring 2011 recreation program guide today! The publication is now available at Brambleton Center, Green Ridge Recreation Center, and Roanoke County public libraries. Also, look for a copy in the mail next week. Registration for County residents begins Saturday, March 5.

Green Ridge Basketball Courts Closed Friday

If you're planning to make a trip to Green Ridge Recreation Center this weekend, please note that both sides of the gymnasium will be closed on Friday, February 25 for an indoor soccer tournament. Additionally, Gymnasium B will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. During this time, open court will be available in Gymnasium A. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the Green Ridge main desk at 777-6300 with questions.

Oil Painting Class This Saturday

Join us for a full day of painting fun at Brambleton Center. This class shows the student how to produce realistic subject matter using a modification of an old master's technique known a grisaille (pronounced griss - sal) painting. This style of painting utilizes a dry monochrome underpainting on a toned canvas. The student has more control in this type of painting due to the fact that in the underpainting stage, the important element of light/shadow is the sole focus, making the final step of adding color more simplified. Included in the fee are most supplies except brushes and palette knife. Register online here.

Camp Fair Saturday at Valley View Mall

Need summer activities for your kids? Visit Valley View Mall between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday to meet with representatives from camps from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Friday is Bounce Night at Green Ridge

Join us Friday between 5:00pm and 9:00pm for the first in a weekly series of fun family nights, called "Fridays After Five". Just $5 gets you into Green Ridge Recreation Center regardless of age or residency. Enjoy fun in the pool, plus bonus family activities. This week, enjoy time on our giant inflatable obstacle course in the gymnasium. Call 777-6300 for more information.

Fridays After Five Just $5 at Green Ridge

Fridays After Five For $5 begins this week at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Now through April 22, visit Friday between 5pm and 9pm for reduced admission, fun in the pool,and added family activities! Check out the list of what's going on:

Feb 18 - Bounce Night
Feb 25 - Green Ridge Olympics
March 4 - Retro Game Night
March 11 - Triple Play (moved from March 12)
March 18 - Shamrock Bounce
March 25 - Family Game Night
April 1 - Bingo
April 8 - Indoor Field Games
April 15 - Bounce Night
April 22 - Easter Bunny (moved from April 23rd)

Summer Camp Fair at Valley View Saturday!

Join Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism atValley View Mall this Saturday, February 19 from 10am to 4pm. Come browse summer camp programs for just about any age or interest! Meet with representatives from camps throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and decide which camp is right for your child. Sign up to win one of many door-prizes, even free weeks of summer camp!

Door Prizes Galore! The Roanoke Camp Fair is featuring fantastic door prizes, including t-shirts, water bottles, gift baskets, polo shirts, gifts galore, and FREE weeks of summer programs from selected camps!

Learn to Write and Publish - Starting this Thursday

In this six week writing and publishing class at Craig Center, Prose editor of Leaf Garden Press and local Poet, Author Melanie Moro Huber, will be teaching a course de-mystiftying the writing to publish process. Classes will include inspiration journals, writing prompts, flash fiction fun, creative non-fiction and personal narrative eassays. Register Online Here

Swimming Lesson Sessions Begin Next Week

New sessions of swimming lessons meet at Green Ridge Recreation Center on Tuesday/Thursday evenings starting next week. Preschool, youth, adult, homeschool and private lessons are available. Sign up for a swimming program by calling 777-6300. All of our swimming programs meet the standards of the American Red Cross learn to swim program.

Tons of Fun - Saturday at Tanglewood Mall!

Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism along with Roanoke County Department of Economic Development and Tanglewood Mall are gearing up for another fantastic day of free fun for children on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke, Virginia.

This 12th annual event will of course have all your old favorites such as balloon sculptures, a caricature artist, face painting, clowns, inflatable fun, rides and games, and of course who can forget the lovable costume characters or the creative craft activities. In addition to your favorites, Tons of Fun also has new and exciting entertainment in store!

Many local community organizations including the Roanoke Symphony, Council of Community Services, Girl Scouts of America, Goodwill Industries of the Valley, Huntington Learning Center, Child Care Link, and many others are coming together to participate in this highly anticipated yearly event. We look forward to another huge success.

And remember, thanks to the sponsorship of Roanoke County Department of Economic Development and Tanglewood Mall, all activities at Tons of Fun are free again this year!


For more information, call the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism information line at (540) 387-6455.

Summer Camp Guide Available Online

Get a sneak peek at Roanoke County's youth summer camp lineup. We're offering hundreds of programs for ages 3 to 17. From full-day and traditional overnight camps to specialty programs and athletics camps. View the 2011 Summer Camp Program guide online, or pick up a copy beginning next week at any Roanoke County recreation center.

Digital Image Correction Class - Begins Thursday

This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques used to correct basic image problems like exposure, contrast, color balance and sharpness as well as explaining the proper techniques for creating black & white images from your digital file. The workshop will also include an overview of layers and masks and how they provide the flexibility for editing without changing the pixels in your original image. Participants should have a basic understanding of Photoshop/Photoshop Elements. Instructor: Chuck Almarez, co-owner and operator of 'Fire and Light Gallery'. Thursdays at 6:00pm beginnig February 3 at Brambleton Center. Register Online Here.

Snow Day Camps at Brambleton & Green Ridge

Roanoke County Schools are out early today! Need something to do with the kids? Drop them off at Brambleton Center 772-7529 or Green Ridge Recreation Center 777-6300 for just $15 for the half-day. Pickup by 6:00pm. After School for Kids participants please note that there are no after school programs today. Ridge Kids participants may participate in the Green Ridge program with no charge, transportaiton included.

Green Ridge February Group-Ex Schedule Uploaded

We've posted our new scheudle of group-exercise programs for Green Ridge Recreation Center. You can view the schedule online here. Please note, several NEW classes have been added to our lineup for members, including:

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) - Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.

Body Step - Sundays 3:00 p.m., Mondays 4:30 p.m., Fridays 4:30 p.m. Additional days/times will be added once newly-trained instructors are available

Boot Camp - Saturdays 8:30 a.m.

Cardio Intervals - Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Cycling - Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

Fitness A.B.C.s (ages 7-12) - Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Thursdays 4:15 p.m.

Watercolor Classes begin next Wednesday!

Techniques covered in this class include wet paint on dry paper, wet into wet, lost edges, color glazing, color mixing, palette layout and different brush techniques. Sound composition in both still lifes and landscapes will also be covered. Participant must have some prior watercolor experience. Six week program. Register online here.

Oil Painting at Brambleton - 4 Spaces Left!

This course will cover surface preparation, palette layout, materials handling, color and shading techniques. Great for beginners, those who have painted with acrylics, or those who want to brush up on their skills. Six week program. Wednesdays at 10:00am at Brambleton Center beginning February 2. Register Online Here.

Travel to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Feb. 24

Charlotte, North Carolina is the home to this 150,000 square foot state of the art facility devoted solely to honoring the history and heritage of Nascar. This high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, includes artifacts, interactive exhibits, a 275-person state-of-the-art theater, the Hall of Honor and much more. From the down-home history of stock car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, the Hall of Fame encompasses every aspect Nascar has to offer. Plus, you can grab a bite to eat in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Café or at the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. Fee includes breakfast biscuit, admission into Hall of Fame, escort and bus transportation. Lunch is on your own! Register Online Here

Quilting Program - Begins on Monday

From start to finish, complete a small wall hanging in class. Quilt can also be made larger, with more work done at home between classes. Techniques include fabric layout, cutting, piecework and quilting. Fabric requirements for multiple size quilts given in class. Mondays at 6:00 p.m. at Bramblton Center. Register online here.

Basic Drawing Techniques - Begins Next Week

Beginning with improved eye-hand coordination students will learn drawing techniques such as overlapping, perspective, shading and proportion. Techniques will be practiced using objects from life as well as learning problem solving strategies for correcting mistakes. Tuesdays at 6:30 at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Register Online Here.

Hip Hop Dance Fitness Classes Begin Tuesday

Have fun getting fit in 2011 with Hip Hop Dance! Hip Hop developed from several genres, including jazz, rock, tap and American and Latino cultures. Hip Hop is a very energetic form of dancing. It's unique in that it allows its dancers to perform with freedom in movement and adding in their own personalities...all while aerobically getting you fit. Choreographed routines will help you to learn basic steps and movements. We will be doing dances seen on videos and on MTV. Hip Hop dancing is creative in its style and technique which makes it that much more inviting to learn and love! Programs on Tuesday evening or Saturday morning at Green Ridge Recreation Center.

Learn to Play the Banjo in an 8-week Program

Bring your banjo to the Brambleton Center on Tuesdays at 6:00pm beginning next week (Jan. 25). This introductory course will teach you rolls, chords and several songs. Instructor: Earl Henritze. Register online with Roanoke County Parks here.

Enjoy Inflatable Fun at Green Ridge on Friday

Visit us from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Friday night to take part in a new monthly event. Beat those winter blues and spend the evening with us bouncing around on our giant inflatable obstacle course. This is the first in a series of theme nights including Family Game Night on Friday, Jan. 21 and Triple Play Night on Saturday, Jan. 29. No charge for members. Daily admission applies for non-members. Register Online Here.

Zumba Gold Programs Begin Next Week

This program brings the excitement of the popular Latin dance-exercise program to beginner or older adult participants. Created to emphasize the basic steps of ZUMBA, this explosive program is easy to follow, that everyone of all ages can do it. At Green Ridge Recreation Center. Begins Mondays at 8:30am OR Wednesdays at 4:00pm. Call 777-6300 for more information.

Snow day camp offered TODAY! (Tuesday)

Roanoke County schools are out today. (Tuesday 1/11) That means you can drop off your elementary school aged children at Green Ridge or Brambleton Centers for a full day of fun. No advance registration necessary! Multiple child discounts are available. For information about the Green Ridge program call 777-6300. For information about Brambleton Center call 772-7529.

Dancing is For Lovers - Begins Saturday at 2PM

Valentine's Day is coming! Get romantic with your sweetheart and learn the sexy Rumba and the Night Club 2 Step. Both dances are popular dances at weddings, dances and cruises. Dance steps will be taught with Oldies, Pop, Latin, Jazz and Country Music Genres. Dance partners required. Six week program at Green Ridge. Weekly at 2:00pm. Register Online Here

Snow Day? We've got you covered!

If Roanoke County Schools are out this week due to snow, send your elementry school aged child to Green Ridge Recreation Center or Brambleton Center for the day. Snow day camp runs 7:30am to 6:00pm at either location. No advance registration required! Camps are available in half or full day. Brambleton (772-7529) is $30, and Green Ridge (777-6300) is $35 non-members, $30 members.

American Sign Language - Mondays Starting Jan 24

American Sign Language I is a course for the student with no previous sign language experience. The course provides the basics of ASL syntax, structure and vocabulary. Practice receptive and expressive skills. Program fee: $65 for 8 weeks. Textbook (not included in program fee) is AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK by Lou Fant and is available at the Brambleton Center. Textbook fee: $17 (tax included). Textbooks will be available on the first night of class. VWCC CEU's are available, if desired, for an additional $15 fee, made payable to VWCC at the first class. Meets 7:00-9:00pm at Brambleton Center. Register Online with Roanoke County Parks.

Senior Workout - Begins Jan. 17

Visit Brambleton Center on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00am beginning January 17 for a fitness program designed for ages 55 and older. Many of the exercises in this class are done seated in a chair using free weights and exercise bands. This is a great class for increasing strength and flexibility while doing weight bearing exercises. Register Online With Roanoke County Parks.

Writing For Publication - Beginning Wendesdays

This course is designed especially for people who want to write, are just beginning to write or have been writing a long time and have never been published. In eight weeks, Instructor, Donna Acquaviva, hopes to rev up your enthusiasm to continue writing for publication, teach you how to present yourself as a professional and learn how to approach and impress editors. Ms.Acquaviva has been writing for publication more than fifty years and has been nominated for two Pulitzers and several other writing awards and is a published poet and essayist. She has been teaching this course for 28 years. Please bring one short manuscript (if you have one) to the first class, a notebook, a pen and your curiosity. Meets at Brambleton Center on Wednesdays between 7pm and 9pm. Register Online Here.

Wellness Coaching Program Begins Monday

This is a 6 week program for both men & women. Are you feeling there is something missing in your life? Do you find yourself wondering where your time went? Why is it that by the end of the week, you feel you did nothing for Yourself? This special Wellness Coaching program is offered to all who need that extra incentive to remember what their purpose in life is and START to get fit.Program held Mondays at 6:30 pm at Green Ridge. Register Online Here.

New Green Ridge Gymnasium Schedule

We've uploaded a new Winter 2011 gymnasium for Green Ridge Recreation Center, effective January 12, 2011. Check out our new adult indoor soccer on Tuesday nights! See complete schedule online here.

Winter 2011 Registration Now Open

County residents may now register by phone, walk-in or online for our fantastic selection of Winter 2011 programs. View them online on our newly updated online registration webpage. Or call 772-PLAY to sign up for a program.