Amenities - What to do at Green Ridge!
Green Ridge offers a wide variety of recreational activities to visitors on a daily admission or membership basis. Scroll down or click on the following links to find out more about:
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Indoor Pool
Green Ridge Recreation Center’s indoor aquatics area is designed with family fun in mind. Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to splash around, water relaxation, water slides or lap swimming, there’s something for everyone here. The indoor pool temperature is kept between 84 and 86 degrees to better suit the needs of water exercise participants and recreational swimmers.
The indoor pool features a 15-foot water slide, zero-depth entry, a hot tub, a current river, two lap lanes, a children’s water playground and much more! Public swimming lessons and water aerobics classes are also being offered here.
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In the event that the pool is closed due to inclement weather or mechanical failure, a cancellation message will be posted on our automated phone line at
(540) 387-6455 ext. 5, and on our main website, www.RoanokeCountyParks.com
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Wellness Center
Aerobic Exercise Equipment 
With nearly 10,000 square feet of fitness space and over 45 pieces of Precor aerobic exercise machines, Green Ridge has everything you need to get in shape. Many of our machines come with personal viewing screens so you can watch television from your own treadmill or ellipitcal.
Strength Training Equipment
Green Ridge features a 45+ piece full circuit of strength training equipment with machines from Precor, Hammerstrength and Freemotion among others.
Personal Training and Wellness Consultations
Our staff of fitness professionals and dietitians can help you determine the best way to achieve your fitness goals. Rely on them for on-site advice while you work out, or sign up for personal training consultations. Personal training sessions are 1-hour each and are available for ages 9 to adult with a consultation and evaluation beforehand. Personal training rates are:
| Ages |
Type |
1-9 Sessions |
10-19 Sessions |
20 or more sessions |
|
9+ |
Individual |
$40 ea. |
$37 ea. |
$34 ea. |
|
9+ |
Group |
$60 ea. |
$57 ea. |
$54 ea. |
To schedule a personal training session call Julie Morris at (540) 777-6305
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Walking Track
Only Eight Laps to a Mile
Green Ridge offers one of the longest indoor tracks in the area at 1/8 mile. Two lanes will accommodate both walkers and runners. The track features lots of windows and fantastic views of the surrounding mountains in all seasons.
Family Track Time
This is a great way for children ages 6-9 years to get that much needed exercise. The track will be open to children and their parents for walking or jogging laps and performing calisthenics in designated areas during the following times:
Monday-Friday - 11:30am-1:00pm & 3:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday - 11:30am-1:00pm
Parents must be with their children during family track time.
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Gymnasium
Green Ridge features a double gymnasium, with two full-size high school regulation basketball courts that can be divided with a center curtain. The facility is fully air conditioned, with six basketball backboards and two volleyball courts.
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(or see the schedule below)
Activity times are as follows:
| Activity |
Days / Times |
|
Open Gym |
M-F, 5:30am-4:30pm, weekends vary |
|
Family Hoops |
M-Th, 5:00-7:00pm |
|
Basketball Pickup (Adult) |
M, Tu, Th, 7:00-10:00pm |
|
Basketball Lunchtime (Adult) |
M-F, 12:00-1:00pm |
|
Volleyball Pickup (Adult) |
W, 5:00-10:00pm and F, 7:00-9:00pm |
|
Volleyball Free Play (Family) |
F, 5:00-7:00pm |
For information about Gymnasium Rental click here
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Activity Room
This unique area behind the front desk houses a wide variety of interactive gaming equipment designed to keep you moving and fit. Members and paying guests ages 3 and up can use the activity room during the times listed below. Children ages 3-8 must be supervised by an adult. Playtime is limited to 20 minutes if there is a wait list. The room features the following equipment:
Light Space Play Floor - An interactive 10 ft. square surface with pressure sensitive lights to create single or multi-player games.
Makoto Sports Arena - A motion sensitive space between three towers that allows users to practice sports like kickboxing, or play physical games that are a cross between "whack-a-mole" and "simon".
Trazer- Snap on a wireless motion sensor to your body and enjoy games and workouts in front of a large TV screen, unconstrained by chords, wires or machines.
Blue Fit - Step on the right arrows and exercise just like Dance Dance Revolution, but with the opportunity for more players to become involved.
Gamercise Steppers - Tone your muscles on a stair step machine while playing interactive video games. You've got to keep moving to keep playing!
Wii - If you don't have your own Nintendo Wii at home, feel free to use ours! It's a great way to work out while playing fun games with your friends.
Balance Board - Improve your balance while enjoying games like snowboarding and skateboarding.
Activity Room Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00am-3:00pm - all ages
3:00pm-8:00pm - 9 years and older
8:00pm-9:00pm - 15 years and older
Saturday
8:00am-10:00am - all ages
10:00am-12:00pm - 3-12 years
12:00pm-3:00pm - 9 years and older
Sunday
10:00am-12:00pm - 3-12 years
12:00pm-4:00pm - 9 years and older
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Facility Map
The maps shown here give you a closer look inside Green Ridge Recreation Center.
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