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Roanoke County assumes ownership of Explorer Park, plans more retail, events and greenway access
Summary
Roanoke County says it has taken ownership of Explorer Park after a 12-year lease, with county speakers saying the transfer from the Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority removes prior sublease limits and opens the park to new private leases, expanded retail, special events and greenway connections.
Roanoke County announced this year that it has taken ownership of Explorer Park from the Virginia Recreation Facilities Authority, a move county speakers said will allow more private investment and longer-term leases to expand recreation and tourism.
County speakers traced the acquisition back to talks that began in late 2024. "Starting in late 2024, Roanoke County began having discussions with our local, state elected officials about wanting to own Explorer Park," said Speaker 1, who spoke about the county's interest in moving from lessee to owner.
Speaker 2 said the Virginia…
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