Get 1/2 Off a Month at Green Ridge With a Buddy

Buddy Weeks at Green Ridge Recreation Center run Monday, September 20 to Saturday, October 16. During this time, sign-up or renew your membership with a friend and both you and your "buddy" will get 50% off your November membership fee. Simply come to the Green Ridge front desk and sign up together! Already a member? You still get the discount if you bring someone NEW to join our Green Ridge family. Please note that at least one participant must be a new membership unit. For more information call 777-6300, or email GreenRidge@RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Green Ridge Recreation Center is located at 7415 Wood Haven Rd, 24019 in Roanoke.

Grandkids FREE at Green Ridge Sunday!

Attention Green Ridge Members: This Sunday, September 19 we're offering a special treat for grandparents! Bring up to four grandkids to Green Ridge Recreation Center for FREE daily admission. OR grandkids may bring their grandparents for free. It's a GRAND DAY at Green Ridge.

Alligators, Cars and Bears - Program for Preschool

Join an exciting new program for ages 2-5, Wednesdays at 10AM beginning September 22. Alligators, Bears and Cars! Oh My! We'll be using themes such as fruits and veggies, animals, transportation and superheros to learn about the ABCs. Your preshcooler will learn through crafts, games, books and healthy snacks that the ABCs are as easy as 123! Register Online Here

Department Honored With Six Awards

Roanoke County's department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism received a number of honors at the 2010 Recreation and Parks society conference held this week in Hampton Virginia. Roanoke County received the following awards in the population category 50,000 to 100,000; Best New Facility (Green Ridge Recreation Center), Best New Program (Couch to 5K), Best New Special Event (Tons of Fun), and marketing awards for Best Promotional Marketing Piece, Best Electronic Media Marketing Effort, and Best Miscelaneous Marketing Piece. Congatulations to the staff of Roanoke County Parks on an outstanding showing at this year's awards.