Parks & Recreation
| T. J. Davis Recreation
Center 400 E. 6th Street Phone: (252) 533-2847 Fax: (252) 533-2853 |
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New Hours:
Aquatic Center: Mon & Wed 6am-2pm & 5pm-8pm
New Fees:
TJ Davis Rec:
After hours building/Gym rentals:
TJ Davis Room Reservations:
Large Rooms:
Aquatic Center Fees:
Swim Lessons:
GYM SCHEDULE
Mondays-Thursdays
Free Play
8:30am-8:00pm
Fridays
Free Play
8:30am-5:00pm
Saturdays
Free Play
1:00pm-5:00pm
The indoor walking track is open during regular operating hours.
Free play schedule will change during to basketball season and for other scheduled programs.
Recreation ID Cards are required for Free Play, use of the game room and the walking track.
Roanoke Rapids Parks & Recreation ID Card Information
City of Roanoke Rapids Recreation photo ID Card is required for free play and game room use. ID card also required to enter Aquatic Center at resident rate. Fee $3.00. Proof of residency inside the city limits of Roanoke Rapids is required. Proof of residency may be shown by providing: (1) NC Driver’s License and/or NC ID with current and correct address, or (2) providing current utility bill with correct address and picture ID. If you are under 18 years of age your parent or legal guardian must be present to sign ID card. The Roanoke Rapids Recreation Department will not be responsible for lost or stolen cards. Replacement cards cost $6.00.
Step Aerobics
Classes meet monthly on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Some floor mats and steps are available.
Check the TJ Davis calendar for current schedule.
Exercise to Music
Classes meet monthly on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Some floor mats are available.
Check the TJ Davis calendar for current schedule.
Karate
Classes meet on Tuesday evening. For ages 7 and up.
Check the TJ Davis calendar for current schedule.
WILDLIFE RESOURCE COMMISSION PROGRAMS
Hunter Safety Course
Classes are offered during select months on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 – 9pm at the Halifax 4H Rural Life Center; Hwy 903. You must attend all three nights to be certified. Class required for first time license buyers ages 12 and up. Class teaches safety at home and in field, first aid, woodsmanship, and wildlife. Course is free but you must pre-register by calling TJ Davis Recreation Center at 252-533-2847.
Boating Safety Course
Required for operation of personal watercraft for persons of at least 12 years of age but under 16 years of age. No person under 12 years of age can operate a PWC on the waters of North Carolina. Classes held at the Halifax 4H Rural Life Center; Hwy 903. Course is free but you must pre-register by calling TJ Davis Recreation Center at 252-533-2847 Course may be taken via internet at www.boatus.com
Check the TJ Davis calendar for a current schedule of both classes.
ROOM RESERVATIONS
Rooms are available for use by city residents and co-sponsoring organizations. Rooms may be used for children’s birthday parties (ages 12 and under), meetings, receptions, showers, etc. For more information and availability call 533-2847
GYM RESERVATIONS
The gym may be reserved by groups, except during regular business hours and when the department does not have other scheduled programs. For more information call 533-2847.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS
Reservations for Emry, Rochelle, and Chockoyotte Park shelters may be made by city residents for $15 per day, non-residents $30 per day. This allows exclusive use of the picnic shelter and access to restroom facilities. Proof of residency required. Reservations must be made in person at TJ Davis Recreation Center.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Check the TJ Davis calendar for a current schedule of programs.
KINGS DOMINION DISCOUNT TICKETS
Tickets may be purchased at the Jo Story Senior Center, 701 Jackson Street. Tickets are available during the entire operating season. Tickets are good for most operating days at the park.
TJ Davis Recreation Dept. Spring Sports Registrations & Deadlines
Roanoke Valley Youth Soccer Association
Ages 4-19. Contact Joe Mosher at 537-8762 or download an application online at www.RVYSA.org and mail in to address provided. Varying fees.
Roanoke Valley Youth Fellowship Baseball
For Ages 13-18 "Babe Ruth", For Ages 9-12 "Cal Ripkin" Contact Carey Fost at 537-4235. Forms available at TJ Davis. Fee is $40, Late registration $50
Roanoke Rapids Girls Fastpitch Softball
Contact Randy Wrenn at 673-1480. Registration Jan. 1- March 1 for Ages 4-10 & Jan. 1- April 1 for Ages 11-18. Forms available at TJ Davis. Fee $40
Optimist Club Ball Leagues
Forms available at TJ Davis
T-Ball
Ages 5-8 Fee $20
Deadline is April 19, $25 after April 19Coach Pitch League
Ages 6,7,8 Fee $20
Deadline is April 19, $25 after April 19Pitching Machine League
Ages 7,8,9 Fee $30
Deadline is March 15, $35 after March 15Challenger League
Ages 5+ Fee $20