Parks and Other Recreations

North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park

This 2,400-acre park includes a lodge, deluxe cabins, campground, and full service restaurant.  Plus a 305-acre lake with fishing and boating.  North Bend Rail Trail is located nearby with hiking, biking, and horse drawn carriage rides.  Other recreation includes nature center miniature golf, outdoor pool (seasonal), tennis, picnicking and special events.

Location Cairo, WV
(Just off US 50, Cairo, WV)

304-643-2931, 800-CALL-WVA

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Fort Boreman Historical Park

Located two miles from downtown Parkersburg, the park features a partially reconstructed Union Civil War fortification, trenches, interpretive signage, picnic shelters and spectacular views of Parkersburg and the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location Parkersburg, WV
(Off US 50, Marrtown Rd exit, Parkersburg, WV)

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Jackson Park

Children’s playground, public swimming pool, tennis, softball and basketball, picnic facilities.  To reserve picnic shelters call 304-295-6928.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location 1301 34th St
Vienna, WV
(Entrance from 34th St or Rosemar Rd, Vienna, WV)

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M & D Horses

A complete outdoor recreation outfitter in Monroe County, OH.  Ride horseback on beautiful trails or spend the day on the water in a kayak or canoe.  Enjoy a meal at the end of your day. 

Location 35163 SR 26
Graysville, OH
740-934-2575

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McDonough Wildlife Refuge

Hiking trails, duck marshes, comfort stations, overlook, identified trees and picnic facilities.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location Vienna, WV
(Rosemar Rd, Vienna, WV)

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Mountwood Park

With trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders, a lake for fishermen and campsites, shelters, playgrounds, boat rentals and a gift shop for families, there's something for everyone at Mountwood Park.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location 1014 Volcano Rd
Waverly, WV
(US 50, 12 miles east of Parkersburg, WV)

304-679-3611, 877-320-1688

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North Bend Outfitters

An authorized dealer and rental company for Oldtown canoes and kayaks, Haro and Scott USA mountain bikes as well as accessories for all.  Located in North Bend State Park.  Seasonal. 


Hours: Seasonal

Location Rt 1, Box 221
Cairo, WV
304-299-1768

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North Bend Rail Trail

Stretching 72 miles through 13 tunnels, rural countryside and several historic sites with mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, buggy rides and nature walks.  Rental bikes available.  Call for free guide.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Admission No Admission.

Location Cairo, WV
(Just off US 50, Cairo, WV)

304-628-3777

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Parkersburg City Park

Among the stately oaks and elms are a pool, miniature golf, horseshoe courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic shelters and playground.  Also Cooper Log Cabin Museum.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Admission Free

Location 1920 Park Ave
Parkersburg, WV
(Between 18th and 23rd Sts)

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Point Park

Debarkation point for excursions to Blennerhassett Island.  Site of Parkersburg’s early settlement. George Washington stopped here on his trip down the Ohio in 1770.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location Parkersburg, WV
(Foot of 2nd St at the confluence of the Little Kanawha and Ohio )

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Quincy Park

Overlook offers a scenic panorama of downtown Parkersburg, WV, the Ohio River and Blennerhassett Island. Picnic facilities, grills and playground.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location 1000 Quincy St
Parkersburg, WV
(Quincy St with access off 8th St or 13th St)

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River Expeditions

Discover rafting on West Virginia's New and Gauley Rivers.  Family vacation packages feature lodging, meals and adventures like rock climbing, mountain biking, ATV tours and more.  Experience nature, history and adventure in the New River Gorge National Park. (2.5 hours from Parkersburg)

Location 900 Broadway Ave
Oak Hill, WV
800-463-9873

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Southwood Park

Featured attraction at this recreation facility is a 435-foot water slide.  Other activities include swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and picnic areas.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location 2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV
(Off Blizzard Dr (WV 14))

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Tomlinson Park

Great playground for children.  Adjacent to tennis courts, outdoor basketball court.  Picnic tables and shade trees.  Women’s Clubhouse in park available for rental.


Hours: Dawn to Dusk

Location Williamstown, WV
(Highland Ave, Williamstown, WV)

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Wayne National Forest

More than 63,000 acres of lush forest that is home to 75 miles of winding hiking trails and public hunting grounds.  Camping available.

Location 27750 SR 7
Marietta, OH
740-373-9055

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350 7th Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101 | 800.752.4982 | 304.428.1130 | Fax: 304.428.8117

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