Recreation in Huntington, West Virginia
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Huntington is home to eleven parks located in the neighborhoods of Huntington. An amusement park is also adjacent to the city.
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[edit] Amusement parks
[edit] Camden Park
Huntington is also home to Camden Park, the state's only remaining amusement park. It features numerous children attractions and The Big Dipper, its primary roller-coaster. Camden Park is located just west of the Westmoreland neighborhood in Wayne County along US 60.
[edit] City parks
[edit] Altizer Park
Located in the Altizer area of Huntington at the eastern most end of Altizer Avenue.
[edit] Camp Mad Anthony Wayne
Camp Mad Anthony Wayne is located on Spring Valley Drive. Named for a frontier army general, it contains vast open grounds, swings and sliding boards, hiking trails, a disc golf course, numerous picnic tables, an open campfire circle, and a lodge. The facility sleeps 28 and contains a bathroom and shower facilities. It is host to two large wood-fired fireplaces.
[edit] Harris Riverfront Park
[edit] Harveytown Park
Harveytown Park is one of the newest parks in the Harveytown district. It features currently six picnic tables, one of which is handicap accessible, an electrical outlet, a grill, water fountain, and restrooms.
Construction on Phase I of the new park began on October 28, 2003. The financing and coordination was a joint effort between the city of Huntington, HUD CDBG funds, and the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District. During Phase I, the initial park site was cleared and prepared, underground utilities were installed, a main entrance and parking lot was constructed, and the picnic shelter was installed. The shelter was unique in that it was both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Possible expansion plans include a skateboard facility, bicycle trails and tennis courts [1].
[edit] McClelland Park
McClelland Park is located along the Ohio River near St. Mary's Hospital. It is named after James L. McClelland, the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District director. It features two tennis courts, a basketball court, and a picnic shelter. It was formerly named the 27th Street Park, named for the street it lies on.
[edit] Memorial Park
Memorial Park is located at 1301 Memorial Boulevard. It contains a walking trail, a small playground, a picnic shelter, and a small restroom. It formerly included a large swimming pool that featured two slides, but was abandoned and demolished in 2006.
[edit] RPA Community Park
RPA Community Park is located on Spring Valley Drive on the west end of the city. It features a basketball court and a children's playground. It is home to the annual "Valley Ball 3-on-3 Tournament."
[edit] Ritter Park
Ritter Park is located in Huntington, West Virginia. It is a public park maintained by the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District. It consists of numerous lengthy walking trails along Four Pole Creek, restroom facilities, picnic tables, shelter with grills and electrical outlets, a children's playground which has been nationally recognized for its architecture, and a 1,000 seat amphitheater that can be used for small concerts and plays. It is internationally known for its Rose Garden, including the "Room with a View" that can be reserved for weddings and special occasions.
It also is the location of the Ritter Park Tennis Center. This facility is open to the public and has eleven outdoor tennis courts and four indoor courts. The Ritter Park Tennis Center is host to many tournaments including: Huntington Area Qualifier, Ohio Valley Boys 16 & Under Championships, Ohio Valley Boys 12 & Under Indoor Championships and WV Open Indoor Championships. The facility also offers a wide range of instructional programs for the beginner to advanced player.
[edit] Rotary Park
Rotary Park is a disc golf venue, a challenging course with wild elavation changes and beautiful views.
[edit] Westmoreland Park
[edit] Stadiums
[edit] St. Cloud Commons
St. Cloud Commons is a stadium in Huntington. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Huntington Cubs. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,100 people and opened in 1990.
[edit] References
- ^ Smith, Sheanna. "Park district to unveil improvement plan." Herald-Dispatch. 29 April 2004. 26 Sept. 2006 [1].
