Moving to Roanoke
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12/30/2014
My family is considering a move to Roanoke. We spent several days in the city earlier this month and found the city to be very friendly with lot of fun family activities. We visited the center in the square, art museum, transportation museum, attended Madeline Christmas at the Children's Theatre, walked along the greenway, toured the star area and hiked the Tinker Creek Greenway to Carvins Cove. The Y and the Green Ridge Rec Center seem nice - would love for the children to be able to swim in the indoor pool during the winter. I also like that several of the county clubs have indoor tennis courts. We feel that there are lots of great hiking options in the city, restaurants, farmers markets and theatre options. We looked at several neighborhoods but are drawn to the historic southwest area - the elementary school is Crystal Springs. We love the idea of the children being able to walk to school. After the 6th grade we would more than likely switch them to Northcross. I have read several negative views of Roanoke - our biggest concern with the move is moving the children away from family and we have great friends who we would be moving away from. Am I way off base about Roanoke - don't want to move and then regret the decision....Is Crystal Springs a good school? thoughts on Northcross? What about South Roanoke Methodist or other churches with strong childrens and youth programs? I am looking for any input about what life is like in Roanoke....
Laurie | Oxford, MS