PLAY Roanoke is warning Mill Mountain Park visitors to be vigilant after a bear sighting at the park Thursday.

The Roanoke River Greenway along Wiley Drive is closed due to flooding, according to PLAY Roanoke.

Stay active this winter with PLAY Roanoke's 100 Miler Program

Authorities are warning the public about the discovery of rabid raccoons near the Roanoke River Greenway in Southeast Roanoke.

Play Roanoke is raising money to spruce up an old, dreary tunnel.

It’s a discovery like no other. Mill Mountain Zoo and Play Roanoke finding remains of an indescribable animal Thursday.

ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re on the Roanoke River Greenway, you soon may notice something new. Usage on the Roanoke River Greenway spiked 200% during the pandemic and it brought an issue that’s been brewing for years to a head. In an effort to help cyclists, runners, and everyone in between stay safe, they’re painting a four inch wide center line encouraging people to stay on their side of the path. Long said it’s by and far the most popular stretch of not only the Roanoke River Greenway, but all the greenways in the valley. Sarah Karpnaty was on a bike ride Friday night and took notice of the center line striping.

ROANOKE, Va. - Have some unwanted taxidermy laying around the house and don't know what to do with it? The parks and recreation department is searching for taxidermy animals. The department is looking for taxidermy animals to put in the Mill Mountain Discovery Center in an effort to educate visitors about local wildlife. PLAY Roanoke is looking for donations or loans of taxidermy black bears, bobcats, beavers and brook trout. Anyone who is interested in donating or loaning a taxidermy animal is asked to reach out to PLAY Roanoke.