Tomlinson Run State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park
West Virginia State Park
Tomlinson Run Lake
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Hancock
Elevation 1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates 40°32′51″N 80°35′14″W / 40.54750°N 80.58722°WCoordinates: 40°32′51″N 80°35′14″W / 40.54750°N 80.58722°W
Area 1,398 acres (565.8 ha)
Established 1935 [1]
Owner West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest city New Cumberland, West Virginia
Location of Tomlinson Run State Park in West Virginia
Website: Tomlinson Run State Park

Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (5.7 km2) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. This state park lies near the foremost tip of the panhandle, in Hancock County. This is the only state park in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt.[2]

The park features a lake and several ponds, totaling 33 acres (13 ha), for fishing and boating.

Features

Accessibility

Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible.[3] The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.

Foundation

The Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation was established in the 1990s by citizens of Hancock County to raise funds for the improvement of the park. Over the years, foundation funding has been used for numerous park improvements including a new maintenance building, playground equipment, picnic shelters, and flag poles.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Date taken from signage at park on 2008-06-15.
  2. ↑ Tomlinson Run State Park accommodations web page
  3. ↑ Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006

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