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Greenway Bridge over the Roanoke River in the Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, VA.

Wasena

A walkable outdoor recreation hub with a strong sense of community along the Roanoke River.

A line of colorful storefronts along Main Street in the Wasena neighborhood of Roanoke, VA. There are two women sitting outside of a coffee shop and more people sitting at an additional table in the background.

Vibrant Neighborhood Center

Chat with your neighbors as you enjoy farm-to-table fare at Bloom, sip a beer at Wasena City Taproom, or grab a coffee from Roasters Next Door. The greenway, river, and access to downtown are just out front of your door.

Minutes from Downtown

Wasena is just minutes by bike, bus, or car to Roanoke’s urban core, making it one of the most accessible neighborhoods in the region.

Woman riding on bicycle
A group of paddleboarders float on the Roanoke River on a sunny summer day.

Embrace an Active Lifestyle

With a skate park, playgrounds, pump track, greenway access, climbing gyms, and river access, Wasena is a true recreation hub.

About Wasena

One of Roanoke’s early suburbs, Wasena has maintained its 1920s charm with a small downtown center and bungalows filling the adjacent neighborhood streets. Located southwest of downtown and bound by the Roanoke River to the north and east, Greater Raleigh Court to the west, and Brandon Avenue to the south, its strong resident community enjoys close access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation and is attracting younger residents who crave an active lifestyle.

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Life in Wasena

  • Memorial Bridge in Roanoke, VA with cyclists and cars driving across on a sunny summer day.
    Memorial Bridge
  • Roanoke River Greenway on a sunny day in early fall.
    Roanoke River Greenway
  • Greenway Bridge over the Roanoke River in the Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, VA.
    Wasena Park Greenway
  • Cyclists ride on a bridge on the greenway in the Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, VA.
    Wasena Park Greenway
  • Interior of Roasters Next Door, a favorite coffee shop in the Wasena neighborhood.
  • Fancy purple cocktail in a wine glass on a table with white table cloth and flowers.

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