Roanoke City’s Parks and Arts program will continue this summer Gene Marrano May 21, 2014 1 minute read The Foundation for Roanoke Valley has authorized a 40,000 dollar grant that will help support Roanoke’s “Parks and Arts” program that brings culture to neighborhood parks. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Oil, gas producers urge energy exploration under VA Atlantic waters, not just wind turbines above themNext: Liberty University hopes weekend event will interest more girls and women in aviation careers Related Stories FloydFest ’26 Daydream is in the books after 5 days of Music, Magic and Mountains Gene Marrano July 28, 2026 Roanoke’s Harrison Museum of African American Culture Announces New Exhibit: Un/Bound Emma Thomas July 27, 2026 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026