Glendale Park

The largest and newest of all the city parks, Glendale currently boasts a gravel walking/jogging path, skateboard park and playing fields created for youth football and soccer. It also serves as the site for the EPRC office. Future plans under consideration for the 36-acre site include a nature trail and ice-skating rink.

• 36 acres
• Skateboard park
• 1.5 mile walking trail

Davis Street Park

This neighborhood park, a few blocks off Randolph Avenue, has a pavilion, basketball court and playground equipment. Considered a neighborhood park, this area is used year round.

• ½ acre
• 1 pavilion
• Playground, basketball court

$25 Day (no electricity)

Elkins City Park

Official Website - Elkins Parks and Recreation - www.elkinsparksandrecreation.com


The Elkins Park & Recreation Commission provides year-round opportunities with their recreation programs and facilities in over 70 acres of parks. Residents and visitors can use the extensive park system for picnics, walks, fishing, organized athletics or just a peaceful moment. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 people utilize the parks annually.

This gem near the center of town was deeded to the city in 1893 by Senator Henry Gassaway Davis and his wife Kate. When first designated a park, it was filled with 300 year-old oak trees and was essentially a primeval forest, complete with ferns and rhododendron. Part of that original deed contains restrictive orders about the cutting down of healthy trees and construction of any new buildings.

Located near downtown Elkins, this park has become the hub of activities from Augusta Festival to the Forest Festival. There are picnic sites, pavilions, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court, along with modern playground equipment and many other park amenities. Its mature oaks and landscaped flower beds create a wonderful place to have family gatherings, whether a large reunion or a simple afternoon break with the kids.

Through cooperative efforts of the community and funding from the city, the City Park is one of the nicest in the state. It is located one block off of Randolph Ave. between Park Street and Sycamore Street. Its many entrances provide access to Davis & Elkins College, the Wees Historic Neighborhood and the Randolph County Community Arts Center.

• 9 acres
• 3 pavilions
• Playground, horseshoe courts, basketball, picnic tables

Electricity is available at the large pavilions.

Large Pavilion (electricity):

• $35 Half Weekday
• $70 Full Weekday
• $70 Weekend

Small Pavilion:

• $25 Half Weekday
• $45 Full Weekday
• $45 Weekend

Sycamore Street Pavilion:

• $25 Half Weekday
• $45 Full Weekday
• $45 Weekend

Bluegrass Park

Bluegrass Park houses one of the nicest ball fields in the area. The Robin Harvey Memorial Baseball field is used heavily from spring to fall. It is the home field for the Babe Ruth League and American Legion baseball teams. Over 100 games a year are played here. Adjoining the baseball field is a playground area consisting of a pavilion and two lighted basketball courts. Bluegrass Park is located on Lough Street and was created in 1935.

• 4 acres
• 1 pavilion
• Playground, playing fields

$25 Day (no electricity)

Riverbend Park

This park consists of 22 acres surrounded by the Tygart Valley River. The park has three lighted Little League fields, a regulation soccer field, several smaller soccer fields, a jogging and walking trail which follows the meandering riverside, two pavilions, playground equipment and picnic sites. A foot bridge over the Tygart River connects Riverbend Park to the newest addition to the park system: Glendale Park.

• 22 acres
• 2 pavilions
• Playground, picnic tables, playing fields
• ½ mile walking trail

Electricity is available at the large pavilions.

Large Pavilion (electricity):

• $25 Half Weekday
• $45 Full Weekday
• $45 Weekend

Small Pavilion:

• $15 Half Weekday
• $30 Full Weekday
• $30 Weekend

Pavilion Rental

Park pavilions are available to rent from May through October on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations must be paid within two weeks, or the date will be reopened. Thirty days notice must be given to the EPRC office in the event of a cancellation of the reservation. Reservation fees will not be returned after this date. The pavilion fees cover events with up to 150 people. Prices will be set by the EPRC for any event over 150 people. For pavilion reservations, forms and other information call the Parks Commission, (304) 636-3960 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Pavilion Reservation Request forms are also available online.  Reservation dates and times are not valid until confirmed via telephone at (304) 636-3960; until verbal confirmation, they are merely requests.

Pavilion Reservation Request Form [pdf]

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