Washington Park is focus of community meeting Gene Marrano June 2, 2014 1 min read Roanoke City has been upgrading neighborhood parks and adding new ones – like at Countryside. Now the Parks and Recreation Department wants to focus on improvements at Washington Park. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on a community meeting tonight: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Va. GOP convention in Roanoke this weekNext: VT research lab in India will explore energy sources that include train vibrations Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025