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asena, one of Roanoke's most historic neighborhoods, has it all! Convenient to Downtown and within walking distance to a revitalized Grandin Village shopping district, Wasena offers the amenities of a traditional neighborhood, such as a neighborhood school, shaded streets, parks, sidewalks and City services, coupled with steadily rising home values that remain affordable to buyers.
Named after a Native American word for "beautiful view," Wasena consists of a traditional neighborhood street grid that extends from river bottom to ridgetop. There are two parks in the neighborhood: the small Triangle at the intersection of Hamilton and Kerns Avenues, as well as the larger Wasena Park along the Roanoke River. Wasena Park features a scenic drive and greenway, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, lighted ball fields and a regional skate park.
The Wasena Neighborhood Forum was formed in 1983 and became a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Partnership in 1984. Ongoing activities and projects over the years include the annual fall block party, spaghetti dinners, a 5 K footrace, participation in Parks and Recreation events such as the Eggstravaganza and the Halloween Hayride, beautification and neighborhood watch, donations to local charities and participation in the neighborhood planning process. In 2006, the WNF was able to plant 25 trees along Main Street and the Wasena Bridge. Hundreds of volunteer hours went into the planning and implementation of this project. Won't you join us on our next project or at our next meeting?
Officers of the WNF, Inc.
Terri Beck, President
James Settle, Vice President
Rod Hidusky, Treasurer
Dian Tapscott, Secretary
Address:
WNF, Inc.
P.O. Box 4093
Roanoke, VA 24015Photography and Web Design Courtesy of