200 Baker Lane
Charleston, WV 25302
P: (304) 348-6860
F: (304) 348-0705
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Parks and Recreation Facilities
Cato Park
200 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
P: (304) 348-6860
Open: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Dax Miller, Director
Anita Miller, Office Support Specialist
Community Centers
Kanawha City Community Center
3511 Venable Avenue., Charleston, WV 25304
P: (304) 348-6484
Open: 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Dionne Beverly, Program Coordinator
Tyrone Scott, Program Coordinator
April Meadows, Assistant Program Coordinator
Email us: KCCC@cityofcharleston.org
Martin Luther King Jr., Community Center
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV 25301
P: (304) 348-6404
Open: 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Spencer Dean, Program Coordinator
Donnelle Badger, Program Coordinator
De’Licia Minued, Assistant Program Coordinator
Email us: MLK@cityofcharleston.org
North Charleston Community Center
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25312
P: (304) 348-6884
Open: 9am - 9pm Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Keenan Farmer, Program Coordinator
Julia Kinney, Program Coordinator
Benita Calloway, Assistant Program Coordinator
Email us: nccc@cityofcharleston.org
Roosevelt Neighborhood Center
502 Ruffner Avenue, Charleston, WV 25311
P: (304) 348-0529
Open: 12pm -8 pm Monday - Friday
Visit Site
Tonya Cummings, Manager
Trenten Samuel, Recreation Facilities Manager
Email us: Roosevelt@cityofcharleston.org
Parks
Chandler Drive Park
Chandler Drive
Charleston, WV 25387
Coal Branch Park
Denton Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Cox's Overlook
136 Sunset Drive
Charleston, WV 25301
Bailey Rose Dunlap Park
SouthPark Road
Charleston, WV 25304
Beatrice Street Park
1214 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25302
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Bigley Park
Bigley Avenue
Charleston, WV 25302
Daniel Boone Park
2901 Kanawha Boulevard E., Charleston, WV 25311
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Danner Meadows Park (Fort Hill)
South Fort Drive and Longwood Road
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
East End Community Park
1564 Dixie Street, Charleston, WV 25311
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Haddad Riverfront Park
600 Kanawha Boulevard E., Charleston, WV 25306
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Hunter Park
57 Street
Charleston, WV 25304
Jackson Street Playground
Jackson Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Magic Island Park
101 Kanawha Boulevard W.
(Confluence of Elk River into Kanawha River)
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Splash Pad Hours
11:00am – 8:00pm
Oakmont Park (South Hills)
Oakmont Road and Spruce Road
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Porter Park
908 Thompson Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Riverview Park
Wertz Avenue
Charleston, WV 25311
Rugby Park
Rugby Street
Charleston, WV 25311
Spence Drive Park
Spence Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
Skate Park of Charleston
106 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Sugar Creek Park
Sugarcreek Drive
Charleston, WV 25387
Sunset Park (Capitol Hill)
Sunset Drive and Hinton Terrace
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Vandalia Drive Park
613 Clifton Road
Charleston, WV 25303
Westmoreland Park
Westmoreland Drive
Charleston, WV 25302
Trails
Cato Park Trails
200 Baker Lane
Charleston, WV 25302
Hamilton Trails(Danner Meadow Park)
514 Longwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
WAS Trails
Rear 1522 Tennis Club Road
Charleston, WV 25314
Boat Dock
Verizon Boat Dock
MacCorkle Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Dog Parks
Dunbar Street Dog Park
215 Dunbar Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
East End Dog Park
1592 Washington Street E., Charleston, WV 25301
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Emma's Place Dog Park
200 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
North Charleston Dog Park
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387
Opens at Daylight, Closes at Dusk
Swimming Pools & Splashpads
Summer splash season runs from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day.
FREE ADMISSION!
Hours of Operation:
Sunday | 2pm - 7pm
Monday | closed for maintenance
Tuesday - Saturday | Noon - 6pm
Important Information:
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Check the current pool status box (under resources and quick links) for weather, maintenance, and operational updates before visiting OR contact the facility at the number listed below.
- Hours and schedules are subject to change.
Pool Locations
Cato Park (closed for 2026 season)
304-348-6860
Kanawha City Community Center (expected to open June 6)
304-348-6484
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
304-348-6404
North Charleston Community Center
304-348-6884
Free Pool Shuttle
Free shuttle service is available for youth from Beatrice Street Park to the North Charleston Community Center Pool on Fridays and Saturdays.
Departure: Noon
Return: 4:30 p.m.
A transportation permission slip is required prior to participation. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
For additional information, contact any City community center.
Schedule is subject to change.
Splashpad Locations
East End Community Park
1564 Dixie Street, Charleston, WV 25311
Magic Island Park
101 Kanawha Boulevard W.
(Confluence of Elk River into Kanawha River)
Tennis Courts
Schoenbaum Tennis Courts | Kanawha City Community Center | 304-348-6484
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center | 304-348-6404
Edgewood Tennis Courts | 304-348-6860
For additional information, questions or comments, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department via email at parksandrecreation@cityofcharleston.org.