The Freedom Playground at Penn Forest will return in a few weeks Gene Marrano August 5, 2014 1 minute read Its been much more than a school-yard diversion for Penn Forest Elementary students … the Freedom Playground has been a community resource, and its getting an upgrade. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two killed when taxicab strikes tree, catches fireNext: State Police: man killed by Bedford Co. deputy had just come here from California Related Stories Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026 Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026