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 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 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:
