There are several great ways to experience and discover art and nature at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, Virginia. With play areas, fountains, and an amphitheater the area is home to several great events and can also be a quiet place to relax.
Family Events
The park offers seasonal family-friendly events like hidden holiday decoration hunts, Valentine’s paint parties, and DIY workshops. A great opportunity for a family holiday outing is the public ice-skating rink in the park that is open from December through February. In front of the amphitheater are stage fountains that are kid-friendly on warmer days. These fountains are turned on when events are not in session. The Peter Pan Playground is an imaginative area of the park which was completed in 2015 is located in the park across the street from the Main Library, which partnered in its inception. The park has no official hours and is always available for children of the family to enjoy.
Fitness
Enjoy yoga outdoors at a weekly class or sign up for chair fitness classes. There are also races in the park that you can sign up for throughout the year. Trails make it convenient and safe to run around the park or hop on a bike and cruise along during your trip downtown.
Art Walk
The cultural art walk is one thing that makes the park special to the neighborhood. Temporary art exhibits are selected every couple of years by the city and these pieces are displayed throughout the park. This art is primarily made up of unique sculptures and centered around a theme. In 2019 the theme “Roanoke Rising” went on display as a celebration of new businesses breathed life into the city. Artists are chosen by city representatives and citizens.
Concert Amphitheater
Probably the most popular reason people choose to attend the park is for the year-round concert amphitheater. It is used to host a variety of shows. The theater can comfortably accommodate 4,000 guests making it great for large bands or tours. When the amphitheater isn’t in use you can find free weekly yoga classes on stage. The theater space is also used during festivals throughout the year.
Nature
The park is carefully designed with beautiful landscaping to bring nature closer to this downtown staple. Seating at the amphitheater is lined with cascading grass terraces. Along the art walk, you will find a tree-lined walkway against unique statues. A great way to enjoy the nature that the park so proudly displays is by having a picnic in the park. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over dinner among the birds and trees of downtown.
In such a beautiful area, this park is great to visit all year round. Bring the family, meet up with friends or have lunch in the middle of nature here. However you decide to spend your time at Elmwood Park, make sure to drive there in the comfort of a new or gently used Honda. Stop by Priority Honda Roanoke to test drive yours today.
