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City of Roanoke to Invest $2.3 Million in Park System

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City of Roanoke issued the following announcement on Sept. 8

The Department of Parks and Recreation is set to invest more than $2.3 million in the park system, with an emphasis on deferred maintenance items. As part of the development of the department’s master plan in 2019, a comprehensive facility assessment was conducted and a prioritized list of maintenance needs was created. 

“Parks are a critical and essential public service. From promoting community wellness and quality family time to improving environmental quality and connecting with nature, parks help build a better, more livable community for all city residents,” says Michael Clark, Director of Parks and Recreation.

While this initiative doesn’t cover the full list of needs across the park system, it marks the single largest and most diverse investment in the park system’s infrastructure in the past 20 years. The City is finalizing the project implementation schedule and will keep the community informed of the updates. The full list of improvements is as follows:  

Belmont Park

  • Tennis Courts
East Gate Park

  • Parking Lot
Fallon Park

  • Athletic Field Bleachers
  • Athletic Field Fencing
  • Athletic Field Scoreboards
  • Athletic Field Turf and Infield
  • Tennis Courts
Garden City Greenway

  • Mile Markers
  • Kiosks
  • Benches
  • Fountains
  • Sidewalk
  • Crosswalk
  • Painted Trail
  • Utility Pole Removal
Garden City Park

  • Playground
Horton Park

  • Athletic Field Turf and Infield
  • Basketball Courts
Huff Lane Park

  • Athletic Field Bleachers
  • Athletic Field Fencing
  • Athletic Field Scoreboards
  • Athletic Field Turf and Infield
  • In-Line Skate Rink
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
Lick Run Greenway

  • Pavement Repair
  • Safety Signage
Melrose Park

  • Basketball Court
Morningside Park

  • Basketball Court
Preston Park

  • Basketball Court
Raleigh Court Park

  • Basketball Court
  • Playground
  • Tennis Courts
River's Edge Park - South

  • Athletic Field Bleachers
  • Athletic Field Fencing
  • Athletic Field Scoreboards
  • Athletic Field Turf and Infield
  • Playground
Shrine Hill Park

  • Tennis Courts
Thrasher Park

  • Tennis Courts
Wasena Park

  • Athletic Field Bleachers
  • Athletic Field Fencing
  • Athletic Field Scoreboards
  • Athletic Field Turf and Infield
  • Parking Lot
Washington Park - Upper

  • Playground
West End Park

  • Playground
Various Parks

  • Park Entry Signage
For more information, contact Michael Clark, Director of Roanoke Parks and Recreation, at michael.clark@roanokeva.gov or call 540.853.2236.

Original source can be found here.

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