Over $2 million to be invested in park system infrastructure

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