Parks and Recreation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is to serve the community by providing a well-rounded program of activities for all ages and by providing safe, attractive, and clean park and recreation facilities.

Contact: John Simeon, Director of Parks & Recreation
Phone: (252) 533-2847
Fax: (252) 533-2853
Email: jsimeon@roanokerapidsnc.com

Kirkwood Community Center PDF Print E-mail

Kirkwood Community Center bookings are taken at the TJ Davis Recreation Center, 400 E. 6th Street.  Bookings, payments, and information will only be taken from 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday.  Please see or call Thomas for fees, availability, and more at 533-2847.

A new month is released each month.  The months for booking Kirkwood are as follows:

On the first working day of:                                      you can book for:

       May                                                                      January

       June                                                                     February

       July                                                                       March

       August                                                                  April

       September                                                             May

       October                                                                 June

       November                                                              July

       December                                                             August

       January                                                                 September

       February                                                               October

       March                                                                   November

       April                                                                     December

 

 
2012 Men's Industrial Basketball Schedule PDF Print E-mail

2012 Industrial League Basketball Schedule

****Games at TJ Davis****

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Mon. Feb. 13 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM) 

6:00 pm  CSX vs. POLICE                                                    CITY vs. LOWE’S  2            

7:00 pm  LOWE’S 1 vs. RESERS                                        GP vs. PATCH RUBBER

 

Tue. Feb. 14 (GYM 1)                                    

7:00 pm  HRMC vs. ROOFS R US

                                                                        

Wed. Feb. 15 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM) 

6:00 pm  POLICE vs. KAPSTONE                                       LOWES 2 vs. LOWES 1

7:00 pm  PATCH RUBBER vs. CITY                                         RESERS vs. CSX 

 

Thu. Feb. 16 (GYM 1)                                    

7:00 pm  ROOFS R US vs. GP

                               

Mon. Feb 20 (GYM 1)                                     (NEWSOM GYM)  

6:00 pm  ROOFS R US vs. PATCH RUBBER                              GP vs. RESERS  

7:00 pm  CITY vs. POLICE                                                    HRMC vs. LOWES 2

 

Tue. Feb 21 (GYM 1)                                      

7:00 pm  LOWES 1 vs. KAPSTONE

                                                               

                         Wed. Feb. 22 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM)

6:00 pm  LOWES 2 vs. GP                                                      RESERS vs. CITY                   

7:00 pm  PATCH RUBBER vs. HRMC                                       POLICE vs. LOWES 1

 

                         Thu. Feb. 23 (GYM 1)                    

7:00 pm  KAPSTONE vs. CSX

                               

                         Mon. Feb. 27 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM) 

6:00 pm  CITY vs. CSX                                                      ROOFS R US vs. RESERS      

7:00 pm  GP vs. KAPSTONE                                                   HRMC vs. POLICE

 

                        Tue. Feb. 28 (GYM 1)                                    

7:00 pm  PATCH RUBBER vs. LOWES 2

                               

Wed. Feb. 29 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM)  

6:00 pm  LOWES 2 vs. ROOFS R US                                         POLICE vs. GP                       

7:00 pm  RESERS vs. HRMC                                                KAPSTONE vs. CITY

 

Thu. Mar. 1 (GYM 1)                                        

7:00 pm  CSX vs. LOWES 1   

                   

 

                        Mon. Mar. 5 (GYM 1)                                     (NEWSOM GYM)    

6:00 pm  GP vs. LOWES 1                                              ROOFS R US vs. KAPSTONE

7:00 pm  HRMC vs. CSX                                                 PATCH RUBBER vs. POLICE

                                                                                                                                          

                        Tue. Mar. 6 (GYM 1)                                                                          

7:00 pm  LOWES 2 vs. RESERS

 

Wed. Mar. 7 (GYM 1)                                     (NEWSOM GYM) 

6:00 pm  RESERS vs. PATCH RUBBER                                        CSX vs. GP                         

7:00 pm  POLICE vs. ROOFS R US                                       KAPSTONE vs. HRMC             

 

Thu. Mar. 8 (GYM 1)                      

7:00 pm  LOWES 1 vs. CITY

                                                                        

Mon. Mar. 12 (GYM 1)                                   (NEWSOM GYM) 

6:00 pm  LOWES 2 vs. KAPSTONE                                    PATCH RUBBER vs. CSX

7:00 pm  ROOFS R US vs. LOWES 1                                        HRMC vs. CITY

 

Tue. Mar. 13 (GYM 1)                    

7:00 pm  RESERS vs. POLICE

                               

Wed. Mar. 14 (GYM 1)                                  (NEWSOM GYM)  

6:00 pm  POLICE vs. LOWES 2                                           CSX vs. ROOFS R US           

7:00 pm  KAPSTONE vs. PATCH RUBBER                             LOWES 1 vs. HRMC       

 

Thu. Mar. 15 (GYM 1)                    

7:00 pm   CITY vs. GP

               

                         Mon. Mar. 19 (GYM 1)                               (NEWSOM GYM)

6:00 pm  KAPSTONE vs. RESERS                                LOWES 1 vs. PATCH RUBBER       

7:00 pm  CSX vs. LOWES 2                                               CITY vs. ROOFS R US

 

Tue. Mar. 20 (GYM 1)                    

7:00 pm  GP vs. HRMC

 

 
Come check out our Wellness Room at TJ Davis! PDF Print E-mail

Check out some pictures of some of our patrons utilizing our exercise equipment!  You can become a member also if you live in the city limits of Roanoke Rapids for just $20 per year for adults!  Call 533-2847 for more info on joining.

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Athletic Programs PDF Print E-mail

BaseballThe Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department runs youth basketball and flag football leagues. Other youth sports such as baseball, softball, soccer, swim team, and tackle football are run by volunteer organizations in Roanoke Rapids.

Registration for all youth basketball and flag football is held at T. J. Davis Recreation Center. A copy of the child's birth certificate is required to register for any youth sport.

Forms for other youth sports will be available at TJ Davis Recreation Center as soon as the leagues provide the information. 

The Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation Department also runs adult Basketball and Softball. For more information call 533-2847.

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Annual Happenings PDF Print E-mail

Look out for more info as the event date approaches, or call for more information as the event nears.

Halloween Carnival and Haunted House
Join us for our Halloween celebration on October 30 for lots of games and prizes, and a haunted house. This event is co-sponsored by the Roanoke Rapids Optimist Club. Carnival is free and for ages 12 and under only.  The Haunted House is $2 per person.

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Roanoke Rapids Parks PDF Print E-mail

Roanoke Rapids City ParkParks are open from Sunrise-Sunset each day.

Emry Park-Corner of 9th & Cleveland Streets

Being one of our most popular, this park has a covered picnic shelter, restrooms, playground equipment, walking trail, horseshoe pit, tennis courts, and a softball field.

Chockoyotte Park-Chockoyotte Street

Another popular favorite, this park area has 3 ball fields, playground equipment, covered picnic shelter, restrooms, & a walking trail. 

Rochelle Park - 5th Street And Vance Street
This is a 6.7 acre park that has a lighted tennis court, modular play unit, swing set, wave slide, two picnic shelters, rest rooms, and picnic tables.

 

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