Comments on: Scenes of Roanoke - Harkrader Park (Late Fall Visit) http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/ A blog about Roanoke VA with pictures and written experiences of living and working in this city located in Southwest Virginia. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Tony http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-8490 Tony Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:04:32 +0000 http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/#comment-8490 This minipark was named for John Harkrader, the first president and GM of WDBJ TV. People at the station used to trot over to enjoy lunch there in warmer months or just sit for a few minutes while taking a break. When WDBJ moved to Hershberger Rd, Harkrader Park was left to itself and now seems like it got lost somehow. Sad, actually. It was nice to look at when you came out the front door of the station. It's still nice to look at now, although most people today don't know why it is even there. I never see anyone there anymore, not since the station moved. This minipark was named for John Harkrader, the first president and GM of WDBJ TV. People at the station used to trot over to enjoy lunch there in warmer months or just sit for a few minutes while taking a break. When WDBJ moved to Hershberger Rd, Harkrader Park was left to itself and now seems like it got lost somehow. Sad, actually. It was nice to look at when you came out the front door of the station. It’s still nice to look at now, although most people today don’t know why it is even there. I never see anyone there anymore, not since the station moved.

]]> By: Steve H http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-7920 Steve H Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:22:06 +0000 http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/#comment-7920 RnR, no, I haven't seen anyone there while I was there, or even when I have driven by. I think the park was named after the previous WDBJ7 President and General Manager (who was also active in other Roanoke area organizations) and it was built in recognition of him. And so it was built near what used to be the station headquarters. RnR, no, I haven’t seen anyone there while I was there, or even when I have driven by.

I think the park was named after the previous WDBJ7 President and General Manager (who was also active in other Roanoke area organizations) and it was built in recognition of him. And so it was built near what used to be the station headquarters.

]]> By: Roanoke RnR http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/comment-page-1/#comment-7918 Roanoke RnR Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:16:22 +0000 http://www.nokenews.com/2008/12/15/scenes-of-roanoke-harkrader-park-late-fall-visit/#comment-7918 I never understood that park. It's in a weird location in a high traffic area, it has no parking and it's just not easy to get to. I've never seen anyone in it. Have you? I never understood that park. It’s in a weird location in a high traffic area, it has no parking and it’s just not easy to get to. I’ve never seen anyone in it. Have you?

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