FC Parks and Rec

Franklin County Parks and Recreation: Serving the great people in the Land between the Lakes.

[Heather Quinn @QuinnEng8]

Congratulations to our @gereaunewtech Community Partners whose innovations led to this recognition! @playfranklinco @franklincova

https://t.co/zuTLkJTEEK

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

Take part in the upcoming Virginia's Blue Ridge Enduro Series, presented by Cardinal Bicycle, and experience the awesome mountain biking at @PlayFranklinCo's Waid Park and @PLAYRoanoke's Carvins Cove!

https://t.co/NKW73uXSry

[Franklin County, VA @FranklinCoVA]

Have you heard the news? Franklin County's @PlayFranklinCo and Franklin County's Public Library won a VACo Achievement award. For more info visit our wesbite.

[PEANUTS @Snoopy]

Physical fitness is important when taking care of yourself. Whether it’s jogging, weight lifting, playing sports, or jumping rope like Lucy and Snoopy, take time to move your own way! How will you exercise today?

#TakeCareWithSnoopy

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

Check out this awesome new event from @PlayFranklinCo:

Night tubing on the Pigg River under thousands of lights!

https://t.co/wZJNmm76Bq

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

Learn about this year's Concerts by Canoe! This @PlayFranklinCo event mixes live music with paddling at Philpott Lake!

https://t.co/kIZgE6bBGS

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

Take a look at some of our favorite spots to see fall color!

🍁 Blue Ridge Parkway
🍁 Carvins Cove
🍁 Appalachian Trail
🍁 National Forests
🍁 Regional Blueways

[visitvirginia @VisitVirginia]

Happy first day of fall! We can HARDLY wait for peak fall foliage in a few weeks! 🍂🍁

Drop one of your favorite fall foliage shots 📸 below.
We'll start! ⤵️

📍: Roanoke Mountain Overlook, @City_of_Roanoke

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

Great options for tubing in Virginia's Blue Ridge!

✔️ James River: Rent from Twin River Outfitters

✔️ Roanoke River at Explore Park: Rent from Blue Mountain Adventures

✔️ The LOVE Float: Rent from @RoanokeMTNADV

✔️Pigg River at Waid Park: Rent from @PlayFranklinCo

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

These free outdoor adventures won't cost you anything more than the gas to get there!

https://t.co/PCY2dddydE

[Franklin County, VA @FranklinCoVA]

The Virginia Health Department (VDH) indicates Franklin County is continuing to experience an increase in the number of confirmed COVID cases. Please see the most recent Media Advisory. https://t.co/wxe3BsAeld

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

Thanks for the shout out! We have a lot to offer!!

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

When you are ready to visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, check out @FranklinCoVA. This place is worth the wait!

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

June is #GreatOutdoorsMonth

We encourage everyone to take this great advice from the @NatlParkService and remember to #RecreateResponsibly!

https://t.co/0F9fzpBwx2

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

Finally some nice weather, lets go for a ride!

[Virginia'sBlueRidge @visitvbr]

May is National Bike Month! Group rides like this one in @FranklinCoVA are Worth the Wait.

📸: @PlayFranklinCo
🚴‍♀️: https://t.co/eEWAw0Zvlo

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

Dont Bail, its almost Friday. Hold On!! :)

[Global MTB Network @gmbntweet]

Excellent bail form 🏆
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Coaches comment - this rider could tell it wasn't going well, so made the right choice and abandoned ship to avoid a nasty case.

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#gmbn #failoftheday #mountainbiking #bikelife #cycling #mtb #mountainbike

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

World Tour Paddling Films come to the Harvester Performance Center in Franklin County March 4th. This is VA's only viewing location. World Tour Films begin at 7:00 pm. This family friendly event is FREE! #Paddle #WorldPaddleTour #localblueways

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

Just hold on! FRIDAY is on the way! #FridayPlease #HurryFriday

[Global MTB Network @gmbntweet]

Would you attempt this gap?

Coaches comment - Big pull for this one! Fully bottomed out and the rider just can't hold on 💥

#gmbn #failoftheday #mountainbiking #bikelife #cycling #mtb #mountainbike

[Booker T. Washington @BookerTNPS]

Booker T. Washington National Monument will host its first “Paint In the Park” on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling [phone]. If there is inclement weather, the postponement date will be Saturday, February 22, 2020.

[FC Parks and Rec @PlayFranklinCo]

Here is the cover of our latest Playbook. It is available at many locations and will be coming home this week through the County schools. Browse through the book and choose something fun to do! #PlayFc #ExploreNewDimensions

[Global MTB Network @gmbntweet]

Why ride in the winter? Because it'll make you both mentally and physically stronger!