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 General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0 Roanoke gears up for its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0
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:
