Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke intends to make the most diverse investment in park infrastructure in the city’s history.
The Department of Parks and Recreation will invest more than $2.3 million on the park system, according to the City of Roanoke’s statement on Wednesday. The money will be spent on objects that have been ignored for a long time.
“Parks are a critical and essential public service. From promoting community wellness and quality family time to improving environmental quality and connecting with nature, parks help build a better, more livable community for all city residents,” the Director of Parks and Recreation, Michael Clark said.
While the money won’t cover all of the park system’s requirements, it is a significant step forward for Roanoke. The city expects the project to be finished by June of next year.
The following is a breakdown of where the money will be spent:
Belmont Park
- Tennis Courts
East Gate Park
- Parking Lot
Fallon Park
- Athletic Field Bleachers
- Athletic Field Fencing
- Athletic Field Scoreboards
- Athletic Field Turf and Infield
- Tennis Courts
Garden City Greenway
- Mile Markers
- Kiosks
- Benches
- Fountains
- Sidewalk
- Crosswalk
- Painted Trail
- Utility Pole Removal
Garden City Park
- Playground
Horton Park
- Athletic Field Turf and Infield
- Basketball Courts
Huff Lane Park
- Athletic Field Bleachers
- Athletic Field Fencing
- Athletic Field Scoreboards
- Athletic Field Turf and Infield
- In-Line Skate Rink
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court
Lick Run Greenway
- Pavement Repair
- Safety Signage
Melrose Park
- Basketball Court
Morningside Park
- Basketball Court
Preston Park
- Basketball Court
Raleigh Court Park
- Basketball Court
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
River’s Edge Park – South
- Athletic Field Bleachers
- Athletic Field Fencing
- Athletic Field Scoreboards
- Athletic Field Turf and Infield
- Playground
Shrine Hill Park
- Tennis Courts
Thrasher Park
- Tennis Courts
Wasena Park
- Athletic Field Bleachers
- Athletic Field Fencing
- Athletic Field Scoreboards
- Athletic Field Turf and Infield
- Parking Lot
Washington Park – Upper
- Playground
West End Park
- Playground
Various Parks
- Park Entry Signage
