River’s Edge park closure Web Staff March 3, 2014 1 minute read Part of River’s Edge in Roanoke is closed until April, while crews upgrade all of the lighting for the athletic fields. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Taubman Museum of Arts debuts five new exhibitionsNext: Troopers respond to hundreds during storm Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026