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Explore Park draws 'more than a quarter million' visitors a year, officials say
Summary
Speakers at a Roanoke County presentation said Explore Park attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually, hosting national events such as the USA Cycling championship and recurring attractions like Luminites and concert series that boost regional tourism.
Speakers at a Roanoke County presentation described Explore Park as a growing regional draw, saying it receives "more than a quarter million folks every year now." Speaker 1 said that figure may undercount people who use the park passively for fishing and boating and estimated about 250,000 annual outdoor visits.
The speakers highlighted several events that have raised the park's profile. Speaker 2, who said they have been…
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