Portable tower helps Roanoke Parks Dept. take the fun to you Emma Thomas July 10, 2023 1 min read Photo: The new climbing tower at last week’s Summer Fun at Washington Park event The Roanoke Parks Foundation has stepped in to help provide something new for Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation Department. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Jefferson Center announces preliminary 2023-24 schedule of concertsNext: Bent Mountain Library reopens after 6 mos. renovation Related Stories 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 3 min read Election 2025: How the Roanoke Valley voted Ian Price November 4, 2025