PLAY Roanoke “drastically underfunded” according to Recreation Manager Emma Thomas July 18, 2023 1 min 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: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Driver shot in RoanokeNext: Calling all artists: “Our World Village” returns soon Related Stories 1 min read DRI releases annual report Denise Membreno August 8, 2025 1 min read Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! Denise Membreno August 7, 2025 1 min read Mill Mountain Zoo unveils a pair of Red Ruffed Lemurs Gene Marrano August 7, 2025