Posted on: September 29, 2023
The Craig-Botetourt Scenic Trail is a proposed 26-mile recreational trail that follows the state-owned corridor once occupied by the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Railroad. Trails of this nature benefit local communities by increasing the number of locals...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: September 27, 2023
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend. &nb...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: August 29, 2023
Basketball registration is now open! BOCO athletes ages 5-18 years old are welcome to participate. Unsure what size jersey your child needs? We will have samples to try on in our office through the end of early registration (October 8th).
Practice & Ga...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: August 28, 2023
During the August 2023 Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Parks & Recreation Director Mandy Adkins shared exciting news about a collaborative grant project with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation!The county is partnering with the Blue Ridge...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: August 7, 2023
Our area could see some severe weather this evening. Here is a resource guide that you might find useful should Botetourt County have power outages or downed trees.
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Prepare for Extreme Heat
In addition to staying hydrated on a daily basis, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms: Someone with heat exhaustion may experience heavy sweating, weakness, cool, pale, clam...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 20, 2023
Botetourt County is excited to have the 2023 USA Softball Girls 16U Fastpitch National Championship at the Botetourt County Sports Complex! We have partnered with Salem, VA Parks and Recreation and Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge to welcome 40 teams ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 5, 2023
The James River, located right here in Botetourt County, was named one of 8 southern rivers for leisurely summer adventures by Southern Living Magazine. Thank you to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge for introducing this gem to the folks at Southern Li...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 15, 2023
??WHY I PLAY??
"My name is Luke Sprinkle, and football is my favorite sport. I love everything about the game. I like playing with my friends and I love when my little brother gets to warm up with my team! My goal is to play Varsity football at&nb...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 13, 2023
Our 2nd Annual BOCO WILD took place on Saturday, June 10th at Buchanan Town Park, and WOW! It was an amazing event for our community!
BOCO WILD is a partnership between Botetourt Parks and Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources. Form...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Botetourt County is currently hiring for the following positions:- Sports Field Technician- Grounds Maintenance Technician (Full Time)- Grounds Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)- Sports Complex Event Worker (Seasonal)If you love being outside and helping ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Botetourt County Parks & Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources is partnering to present our 2nd Annual BOCO WILD, a celebration, and expo of outdoor recreation in the great Botetourt area, on June 10, 2023, at Buchanan Town Park, from 9 ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 4, 2023
??WHY WE PLAY??
"Throughout the years of my boys Tucker (age 12) and Sam's (age 10) participation in tackle football, I have observed them getting knocked down, fumbling the ball, missing tackles, and facing all the physical adversities that ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: April 27, 2023
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend.
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: April 20, 2023
You spoke, and we are listening! To give our Botetourt County families more time to sign up for fall sports, Botetourt County Parks & Recreation has opened the registration period early! Early registration for tackle football, flag football, soccer, a...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: March 29, 2023
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend.  ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Looking for that perfect summer job or just looking to add a little extra coin to your pocket? Then we have just the thing for you! We are hiring part-time and seasonal staff for our Sports Complex, as well as for site supervisor positions and f...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: March 6, 2023
Rec Basketball season is coming to an end and WOW has it been a great one!! Here's some important info to know!
Post-season tournaments are happening this week and the Championship Games for both 9-10 girls and boys will be hel...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: February 1, 2023
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on
Monday, February 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend. Agend...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Botetourt County Public Schools recently began allowing 6th grade students to tryout for some middle school sports teams. Due to the tryout dates, 6th graders who signed up for recreation baseball or softball will be offered a refund of their registration...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: January 5, 2023
Registration for Botetourt County Parks and Recreation baseball and softball for ages 5-16 years old opens on January 8th! Here are the details:
Registration Dates/Fees:
- Early Registration: January 8th-February 5th ($65)
- Late Registration: February 6th-Febru...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: December 20, 2022
Congratulations to our very own Penny Firestone on her 10 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Botetourt County! Penny is the heart and soul behind our van program that transports seniors to important appointments.
Penny - we appreciate ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: November 29, 2022
Botetourt County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Recreation Incentive Funds. This program offers matching funds to community service groups, individuals and businesses wishing to make recreation-related cap...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: November 3, 2022
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. For the agenda click here.
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: October 3, 2022
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on
Monday, October 3, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend. Agenda...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: September 23, 2022
Registration for Botetourt County Rec Basketball will open on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Here are all of the details:
- Early Registration: 9/25/22 - 10/30/22 ($65)
- Late Registration: 10/31/22 - 11/6/22 ($85) *Placemen...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: September 22, 2022
Botetourt County Parks and Recreation is excited to partner with the Buchanan Elementary PTA for our next Movie Night!
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie with your family & friends at Buchanan Elementary on Saturday, October ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 29, 2022
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on
Monday, August 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend. Agenda ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 25, 2022
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie with your family & friends at Blue Ridge Park! Don't forget the popcorn or bring some cash to buy some treats at the park!
We will be showing the popular Disney Movie "Encanto"! We won't tal...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 19, 2022
We want to thank all our families that have registered for flag football! Right now, we have enough players for 3 teams in each age division. To provide a better experience for everyone involved, we would love to have more youth register! If you have been...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: July 5, 2022
The Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:30pm has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on Monday, August 1 at 6:30pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to recreation...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Botetourt County is a hub for cycling and we have some exciting news and we need your help!
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, with support from Botetourt County and the City of Roanoke, will host the 2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road N...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 13, 2022
The Greenfield Cross Country Trail and Disc Golf Course Holes 2 & 3 are temporarily closed due to maintenance. Work is expected to be complete by Thursday (6/16). We appreciate your patience while we make improvements to our outdoor recreation trails ...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: June 1, 2022
A meeting of the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on
Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:30 PM at the Botetourt County Administration Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville. The public is welcome to attend. ...Read on...
Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Botetourt County Parks & Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources is partnering to present BOCO WILD, a celebration and expo of outdoor recreation in the great Botetourt area, on June 4, 2022, at Buchanan Town Park, from 9 AM - 1PM.&nbs...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie with your family & friends at locations across Botetourt County this summer. Don't forget the popcorn!
To celebrate the kick-off of Movies in the Park, Parks & Recreation is joined by our...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Due to inclement weather and field conditions, Botetourt County Recreation T-Ball, Baseball and Softball Games for Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 are cancelled.
Parks & Recreation
Posted on: April 15, 2022
Parks & Recreation and the Department of Wildlife Resources is partnering to present BOCO WILD, a celebration and expo of outdoor recreation in the great Botetourt area, on June 4, 2022, at Buchanan Riverside Park. Previously known as the Fi...
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: April 15, 2022
Featured film: Monsters University
Movie begins at around 8:30 pm. There will be be a bounce house prior to the film.
Parks & Recreation
Posted on: March 10, 2022
Botetourt County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021-2022 Recreation Incentive Funds. This award-winning program offers matching funds to community service groups, individuals and businesses wishing to make rec...
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Parks & Recreation