More "Family Track Times" Added at Green Ridge

Family Track Time is a great way for children ages 6-9 years to get that much needed exercise. The track will be open to children and their parents for walking or jogging laps and performing calisthenics in designated areas during the following times:

Monday-Friday - 11:30am-1:00pm & 3:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday - 11:30am-1:00pm

Please note that parents must be with their children during family track time. For more information please visit www.GreenRidgeRecreationCenter.com

Green Ridge Activity Room Equipment Announced

We're excited to let you know that the "Activity Room" at Green Ridge will be open by February 20th. This unique room behind the Green Ridge front desk houses a wide variety of interactive gaming equipment designed to keep you moving and fit. See some of the latest technology and move your body through interactive games, including:

Light Space Play Floor - An interactive 10 ft. square surface with pressure sensitive lights to create single or multi-player games.

Makoto Sports Arena - A motion sensitive space between three towers that allows users to practice sports like kickboxing, or play physical games that are a cross between "whack-a-mole" and "simon".

Trazer - Snap on a wireless motion sensor to your body and enjoy games and workouts in front of a large TV screen, unconstrained by chords, wires or machines.

Blue Fit - Step on the right arrows and exercise just like Dance Dance Revolution, but with the opportunity for more players to become involved.

Gamercise Steppers - Tone your muscles on a stair step machine while playing interactive video games. You've got to keep moving to keep playing!

Wii - If you don't have your own Nintendo Wii at home, feel free to use ours! It's a great way to work out while playing fun games with your friends.

Balance Board - Improve your balance while enjoying games like snowboarding and skateboarding.

Green Ridge Pool Schedule Posted

The indoor family leisure pool at Green Ridge is open, and we want to make sure you're informed about which areas you can use when you visit. Check out our new downloadable pool schedule now online. You don't have to be a member to use the pool at Green Ridge. Daily admission to the center covers your admission to the pool.

Green Ridge Group Exercise Schedule Posted

We are happy to announce that you can now download a group exercise scheudule containing wellness amd aquatics classes at Green Ridge Recreation Center this week. Download the schedule here, then print it for your own reference. Please note that classes with a "star" symbol by them are for members only, and free for members on a drop in basis. Classes without a "star" are open to the public, but must be signed up for in advance at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com

Winter 2010 Registration Open for Residents

Roanoke County Parks offers a wide variety of recreation programs this winter to keep you healthy and having fun! Registration is now open for County Residents and opens Thursday for the general public. Call 772-PLAY, or visit us online at www.RoanokeCountyParks.com to register or find out what we have to offer. We've added an exciting new Aquatics program area with swimming lessons and water aerobics classes based out of Green Ridge Recreation Center.

Enchanted Eve Tonight

Join the area's largest New year's Eve celebration no matter what the weather! It's an alcohol-free family event feautring live music, games, parades and fireworks at midnight. Visit our website for more information. The fun starts at 6:00pm in Downtown Vinton.

FREE Green Ridge Open House Friday

Join us New Year's Day from Noon to 5:00pm for a FREE open house at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Enjoy fmaily games, live music, face painting, sand sculpting, ballon animals, open waterslide, inflatables, refreshments and more! The first 200 visitors get a FREE T-SHIRT. While you're here, meet the Green Ridge staff and find out more about our daily admission and membership policies.