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Botetourt County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism sponsors sports programs, offers a wide range of classes and trips, and maintains recreational facilities for the enjoyment of Botetourt County residents. 

The Office of Tourism provides local and out-of-town visitors with a wealth of community, regional and state information, and is a wonderful resource for maps, brochures and other guides.

Upcoming Events

• Botetourt Sports Complex Schedule of Events
• Academy Soccer Camps Ages 5-12 - July 7 & 28
• Lord Botetourt High School Football Camp Ages 6-12 - July 28
• James River High School Football Camp Ages 6-12 - July 28
• Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre Trip - August 8
• Jamestown and Tangier Island Trip - August 16
• Tennis Camp ages 8-11 @ Blue Ridge Park - August 25
• Tennis Camp ages 12-15 @ Blue Ridge Park - August 25
• Labor Day Weekend in New York City - August 30
• Adult Tennis Clinic @ Blue Ridge Park - August 30
• Canoe Trips Down the James - August 30

Online Youth Sport Registrations Run September 1 - October 31!

Beginning September 1, fall/winter sports registrations that include Biddy, Instructional and 9-and-up basketball, six of the seven booster clubs in Botetourt County (Cloverdale, Fincastle, Greenfield, Eagle Rock, Buchanan and TDAC) will be taking their sport registrations online by clicking on the link above.  Fall sports registrations for Instructional (6 year olds) and Biddy's (7-8 year olds) begin September 1 and end on September 30.  Winter sports registrations for 9-and-up basketball begin September 1 and end on October 31.  Citizens without internet access can still register by completing the ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FORM and returning it, along with payment, to the Parks and Recreation office in Fincastle, VA.

2008 Camps and Clinics Guide

The 2008 CAMPS AND CLINICS GUIDE is now available online.  Register your child now for camps and clinics that are scheduled throughout the Spring and Summer! With the exception of the Botetourt Sports Camp, you can register for all camps ONLINE.

2008 Spring/Summer Programs and Facilities Guide

The 2008 Spring/Summer Programs and Facilities Guide is now available. Due to the size of the electronic version, we are not able to post the complete guide on our web site.  Please call or email the Parks and Recreation office and we will be happy to mail you a new copy. This program was also included as an insert in the Saturday, March 8, edition of The Roanoke Times.

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Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission serves as the advisory body to the Director of Parks and Recreation.  The Commission is a group of FIVE VOTING MEMBERS and three liaison, non-voting members appointed by the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors.  Each of the five representatives on the Commission represent the five magisterial districts in Botetourt County:  Amsterdam, Blue Ridge, Buchanan, Fincastle and Valley. Please click on the following links to view the RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION BYLAWS and the MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES.

Five-Year Parks and Recreation Plan

The FIVE-YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN was released to the public in May, 2007 and outlines a myriad of operations pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Department from the roles and responsibilities of the Department to the recreation needs of Botetourt County.  Please click on the link above to view the complete report.