Roanoke County Parks Recreation and Tourism partnered with the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection for a day full of doggie splashes and fetch.

It’s time for your fur babies to have some final summer fun, “Pooches in the Pool” will return next month.

While some people try to struggle to stay cool in this extreme heat, some local businesses are booming.

With the sun out in full force this summer, sunscreen is a necessity. Luckily for Splash Valley guests, getting burnt won’t be a worry.

Splash Valley Water Park in Roanoke County is looking to bring in additional staff for summer.

Splash Valley prepared for a busy season of fun this summer

Splash Valley in Roanoke County is just days away from opening for the summer.

ROANOKE, Va. Officials have announced that Splash Valley in Roanoke County will remain closed for the 2020 season. Officials are citing Phase 3 restrictions as the main reason to keep the water park closed, according to a press release from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Northams executive order, hot tubs, spas, saunas, splash pads, spray pools, slides and interactive play features must stay closed. Any 2020 season passes will be automatically extended until Sept. 2021. Green Ridge Recreation Centers indoor pool will reopen on July 18.