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 Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons Ian Price February 17, 2026 0 Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly Clark Palmer February 17, 2026 0 Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan Gene Marrano February 17, 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:
