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A northwest Roanoke neighborhood with greenway access
Named after the popular green space in the center of the neighborhood, Washington Park is a laidback community in northwest Roanoke. “People are looking for proximity to downtown and the ability to hop on a greenway. You’ll always see people out walking their dogs or biking on the greenways all the time,” says Lisa Marie Santacaterina, a Realtor with MKB, Realtors who’s served the area for 19 years. Washington Park is about 2 miles northwest of downtown, and the Lick Run Greenway provides a direct route to the eclectic heart of the city. The trail is part of the Roanoke Valley Greenway system, which is a network of hundreds of miles of recreational pathways throughout Roanoke County. Quiet residential streets that offer views of the Blue Ridge Mountains give Washington Park a more relaxed feel, but residents don’t have to travel far to shop at the Valley View Mall or go downtown.
Washington Park is a short drive to enjoy the night life of Downtown Roanoke.
Washington Park was initially developed in the 1920's as an early Roanoke neighborhood.
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Walking trails and sports courts at Washington Park
The neighborhood’s namesake, Washington Park, is the community’s hub for outdoor activity. The park was built on an open-air landfill that plagued the predominantly Black communities around the area in the 1960s. When the city council stalled negotiations to close the dump, Roanoke’s chapter of the NAACP threatened to organize a baby stroller brigade, where mothers would encircle the dump with strollers to prevent trucks from entering. This resulted in the landfill officially closing, and the park, including a popular swimming pool, was built in the 1970s. Structural issues caused by the former landfill resulted in the pool’s closure in 2021, but a new pool equipped with a lazy river, slide, mushroom fountain and children’s area will open on the site of the old tennis courts in 2025. The park also has other athletic courts; teenagers often meet for pickup games on the basketball courts, and youth sports games play on the park’s baseball diamond. Residents can pick up the Lick Run Greenway, named because it follows part of the Lick Run waterway at Washington Park and Brown-Robertson Park. Locals can frequently be spotted along the greenway on morning jogs, bike rides, or casual post-work strolls with their dogs. Both parks also have small playgrounds.
Washington Park residents like to exercise on Lick Run Greenway.
Swing, slide and hang on the modern playground at Washington Park.
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Community learning and gardening at Lick Run Community Development Corporation
Roanoke’s parks and recreation department organizes family-friendly activities, like the Lick Run Greenway TRACK Trail, where kids grab a brochure and go on a self-guided educational walk from Washington Park to Brown-Robertson Park. During the summer, kids can get their energy out at Washington Park. The city hosts a “summer fun event” where there are inflatables, crafts and other activities on every weekday afternoon from mid-June to early August. The Lick Run Community Development Corporation has a community garden and local meeting room for residents to host art classes, clothing swaps and community meetings. They also operate a community garden; kids can learn more about agriculture and the local food system during youth farm week.
Washington Park residents like to participate with the Lick Run Community Development to learn.
Lick Run Greenway is a paved trail with a 4.1 mile section from downtown to Valley View Mall.
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Small bungalows on hilly streets
Some residents live in the apartments and duplexes for rent in Washington Park. Homes sit close together on gently sloping roads, which afford residents views of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains that frame Roanoke. Bungalows make up most of Washington Park’s housing stock, though properties were built any time between 1920 and 2005. Older bungalows have brick or wood facades, while homes built in the 1970s and later have vinyl siding. Prices start around $75,000 and rise to around $240,000, depending on modern renovations. Occasional American Foursquares and Cape Cods from the early 20th century are priced between $70,000 and $125,000.
The median household income Washington Park is $28,109.
The median rent in Washington Park is $803.
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Downtown Roanoke has a vibrant dining scene
Residents head about 2 miles south to go out to eat or grab a drink downtown. Established eateries like Texas Tavern, a diner that’s open 24 hours a day that first opened in 1930, offer American comfort food. For an elevated evening out, locals can enjoy Italian dishes like calamari and pasta at Fortunado. Big Lick Brewing Company stays true to Roanoke’s industrial vibe, serving craft beer in a large brick taproom. The Valley View Mall, which is a 2-mile walk on the greenway or a 4-mile drive on Interstate 581, has popular retail shops like Macy’s, Ulta and H&M. Locals can grab groceries and household essentials at Walmart and Target, which are next to the mall.
View Valley Mall is a great place to for Washington Park residents to bring the family.
Big Lick Brewery Company specializes in craft beer with an emphasis on quality and variety.
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Career preparation at the Charles W. Day Technical Education Center
Kids may begin at Round Hill Elementary and progress to James Breckinridge Middle; both schools have C ratings from Niche. Older students can attend William Fleming High, which has a C-plus rating. High school students can enroll in career and technical education classes designed to prepare them to enter the workforce at the Charles W. Day Technical Education Center, which opened in January 2024. Fields of study include culinary arts, business education, barbering and automotive technology.
Charles W. Day Technical Education Center provides students with technical skills.
James Breckinridge Middle School serves 624 students in grades 6-8.
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Biking routes, bus stops and major interstates in Washington Park
Many residential streets have sidewalks, so locals can walk to the park. However, residents leave the neighborhood to go shopping or out to eat. “The city is working on securing grants to connect all the greenways, so they’ll be another way to get fully around Roanoke,” says Kaelyn Spickler, who’s lived in Roanoke for six years. The Lick Run Greenway currently provides a walkable or bikeable route north to the Valley View Mall and south to downtown; there’s also a short trail in Countryside Park that’s disconnected from the main trail. The city is working to fully link Lick Run Greenway and provide a biking path to stretch north to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, which is about 4 miles from Washington Park. Locals can also catch the Valley Metro at bus stops throughout the neighborhood; Route 16 connects with Route 35 to get residents downtown in about 25 minutes. Interstate 581 runs along the eastern edge of the neighborhood, which locals use to drive throughout the Greater Roanoke area and connect to Interstate 81.
Washington Park residents have access to the highway for easy traveling.
Washington Park resident have affordable bus options to get them around town.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,807
Median Age
32
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,748
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,473
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
5.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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