A cute local park! Where it lacks trails, it more than makes up with the creek, tiny foot bridge,…read morepicnic shelter with a grille, and children's playground with swings and slides. There's a portaloo on one side of the gravely parking lot, and there's enough grassy space for a lazy wander. A gem!

This inclusive playground was an amazing addition to our family vacation. Having a child right…read moreadditional needs this inclusive environment was a gift!

Took our grandkids there in May and they really enjoyed themselves for hours. Love the soft…read moreflooring material used. Lots of other kids but plenty of room and things to do for all. Will be back again.

My son absolutely loved this place and there were so many activities to do. It's well worth the $9…read moreper person and the price is nothing at all. You can spend hours in here. There isn't time did mission and you can stay as long as you want. There's activities for just about every interest your child can possibly have, a market place, a salon, trains, jungle gyms, digging, construction, sensory play, a black room, literally everything. The staff keeps it nice and clean, but your expected to clean up after your child as well, of course. There's even a section for kids two and below. The only thing I wasn't really fond of was when we first walked in, the employee was talking to my three year old autistic child, and telling him the rules, which he really doesn't understand, and she was expecting a response back from him. Just because you don't know the nature of younger children, I think it's better to direct rules and everything to parents, so they can direct it to the child.

I had a day to entertain my two year old by myself in Roanoke. This place was perfect! It was in a…read moregreat location, just down the street from our hotel, so we walked. It was a reasonable price. It was the perfect size for her to get through in two hours. She had a blast going from room to room playing in all the different themes. She loved the playground area for climbing and slides. She also loved the little camping area. The Kroger exhibit was quite a hit as well. I loved that she was learning about all the different trades and burning energy at the same time. I also loved the details they put into each station. The news reporting with the live broadcast and microphones were really fun. The working cash register experience at the Kroger experience was awesome. The black light area was a lot of fun too. I think I had as much fun as she did! Definitely recommend for anyone with a toddler and at least two hours to get through it.

Wasena Park is a big multipurpose park in a Roanoke subdivision called Wasena, and one of many that…read moreRoanoke River Greenway runs through (Smith Park is just to the east of Wasena Park). Roanoke River Greenway, in turn, is one of almost a dozen Roanoke Valley Greenways, and extends over many miles of paved trails. The park has several entry points along Wiley Drive SW with plenty of parking spaces to accommodate the locals and visitors here to enjoy what the park has to offer: the skate park is a clever use of bridge bases (pictured); the baseball and basketball courts seem popular and are often nicely crowded; several picnic areas have tables, bench seats, water fountains, and more; and the children's playgrounds are usually filled with little ones. The trails are paved all the way through, and the Roanoke River is never more than 20 metres away. Enjoy!

Pleasant, pretty quiet park in Roanoke that has trails for walking, jogging, biking whatever is a…read morenice place to come for a peaceful hike. Located along the Roanoke river, there is some nice scenery to make it more enjoyable. Nice park to come when it's not too humid and recommended.

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but I was practically dying of hunger so I popped in…read more The definition of a hole-in-the-wall. I got the regular hamburger and wow... there are no words. A classic burger done right. Crisp bun, juicy patty, stuffed with all the essentials (ketchup, shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickles). There's about a million options available between the menu board and wall full of specials, so it can get a little overwhelming, but you really can't go wrong. Not much else to say besides go see for yourself! You won't be disappointed

A great family park with mostly unpaved trails of varying levels of difficulty. There's a…read moreplayground, a parking lot, a tennis court, benches, bridges, and other amenities. Did I mention streams and wild animals? Yes, them too!

This huge park has a great view of the mountain range and at sunset, the sun was nearly blinding…read more Absolutely beautiful. The park features a 2/3 mile walking loop around the perimeter, which I enjoyed very much. On the way around, baseball fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a soccer field, tennis courts, picnic areas and tables and a building with restrooms. I saw their disc golf course and a boardwalk area over the Walrond Pond. Lots of parking and the picnic shelters can be reserved with the city. [Review 13804 overall, 1125 of 2020, number 1238 in Virginia.]

Walrond Park in Roanoke County, VA always conjures up nostalgic feelings of when I played…read morerecreational sports in elementary school. They have baseball, football, and soccer fields to host all the North Roanoke County recreational leagues that I so enjoyed as a child. In addition, they have a lot of tennis courts for enthusiasts to practice their shots. They also have several different sized picnic areas and shelters for cookouts with family and friends. My wife and I often enjoy walking the scenic trail in the evening. My only complaint is that the trail is showing a lot of over growth of weeds through the gravel. All in all, Walrond Park is a beautiful place for the local community to enjoy.

For a greenway, this is very short: half a mile. For moms with young children, the elderly and…read morebeginning joggers or rollerbleading / frisbee loving kids, it is just right. The paved path is very wide and fairly level. There are lots of wide open spaces to run around in. It is a good place to go during weekdays, in the Cave Spring area , when you need an easily accessable, quiet spot with a few ammenities and a level, paved walkway. The parking lot is medium siz

This would be a decent place to go if it were vetted better for creeps. It was moderately clean and…read moremy children liked the play equipment. It is cheap. However, no one should be allowed in a children's play area without a child. Also there should be an age limit for children and more staff present to supervise in addition to parents. I've heard horror stories of this place including sex toys being found in the bathroom and of adults wearing diapers and sucking on binkies. This place has loose security, young inexperienced staff, and weak rules and boundaries which makes it a hot zone for sexual predators and adults who fetishize children. Do NOT leave your kids here unattended. And watch them like hawks if you do go.

I am truly surprised by these reviews. I have taken my grandson numerous times. We follow the…read morerules. He is 6. We always wear socks, per the rules, the bathroom is outside the facility, but still accessible, I would never leave, per the rules. He enjoys going there, workers are pleasant and rules are rules. I find it to be clean and safe.

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Now this is a unique "park" where it's not easy just to find where the trail begins. BUT once we…read morelearned why it's called 'Explore' Park, our first visit here became absolutely engrossing. After turning into Roanoke River Parkway from Blue Ridge Parkway, drive past several lookouts and the park entrance. Keep driving past Arthur Taubman Center on your left and down a gravel road where you'll eventually find the parking lot for the 'explore' part of this park. At least two entrances exist, and it doesn't matter which one you start on since the trails meet, crisscross, and loop. Just watch out for signs along the way. I like that it's a trail in a natural setting with lots of trees, but what really makes this park unique is the endless stone and wood structures and buildings you come across randomly throughout the trail. It was actually so bizarre and mysterious that I didn't even think to take any pictures. There's a house that used to be a family home but is now empty, and you can take a peek inside since all the structures are inaccessible to visitors. We came on a weekday, and the only other people we saw were kids in the parking lot and a person walking their dog. Okay, slightly spooky this place, but I wouldn't want it any other way...well, maybe if we could walk inside the buildings it'd be even more fun.

We really enjoyed our trip to the zoo. On the smaller side but plenty to do. You can purchase…read moreanimal food to give to the pigs & goats. We also purchased train tokens - a small train perfect for the kiddos and a little ride through the entire park, they take you around twice. The train conductor is really great at his job, which made it really great for the kids. They have a little cafe on site, with seating, and great prices and slushies! They have two smaller parks inside the zoo for the kids, both fun! If you are in the area and need something to do, go check this place out. You can also walk through a wildflower garden - not much in bloom yet but still beautiful to walk through and some fun things hidden within. (:

This was fantastic! I would've paid the admission price to simply run in and see a red wolf, but…read moregot to see two! And a snow leopard, Pallas's Cat, Red Panda, Bald Eagles, black bear, and others! Red wolves are critically endangered, and to be able to see one was a real treat! Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails are around and the Mill Mountain Star! Zoo has admission, but grounds are free! Lots of parking and a snack bar!