Roark is a part of the Leslie County region/metro area of Kentucky. Major attractions include Redbird Wildlife Management Area and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. Each year in the summer season there is Annual Cool Run Event. Among the biggest companies in Roark are Jacks Creek United Methodist Church and Smiths Building Plumbing Electric & Gutters. The biggest schools here are Jacks Creek High School and Jacks Creek Elementary School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Roark is Willie Sandlin Pool.