PLAY Roanoke “drastically underfunded” according to Recreation Manager Emma Thomas July 18, 2023 1 minute read A foundation that aims to support Roanoke’s Parks Department recently celebrated the completion of its first major project. But a recreation manager says the real goal is to raise awareness about funding needs. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Driver shot in RoanokeNext: Calling all artists: “Our World Village” returns soon Related Stories National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026
A foundation that aims to support Roanoke’s Parks Department recently celebrated the completion of its first major project. But a recreation manager says the real goal is to raise awareness about funding needs. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story:
