City of Charleston

The Charleston Parks & Recreation Department strives to promote the constructive use of leisure time and thereby the social stability of the community and the physical and mental health of individuals by providing facilities, public areas, open spaces and programs which will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the greater Charleston area.

Events

Childrens Fun Run

Summer Swim Lessons

Parks and Recreation Facilities

Cato Park
John Charnock, Manager
200 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
P: (304) 348-6860
Open: 8 am - 5 pm Monday thru Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Kanawha City Community Center
Amy Robertson, Manager
3511 Venable Ave., Charleston, WV 25304
P: (304) 348-6484
Open: 9 am - 9 pm Monday thru Friday
9 am - 5 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday

Magic Island Park
101 Kanawha Boulevard W.
(Confluence of Elk River into Kanawha River)
Opens Daylight, Closes at dusk

Martin Luther King Jr., Community Center
Dax Miller, Manager
314 Donnally Street, Charleston, WV 25301
P: (304) 348-6404
Open: 9 am - 9 pm Monday thru Friday
9 am - 5 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday

North Charleston Community Center
2009 7th Avenue, Charleston, WV 25312
P: (304) 348-6884
Open: 9 am - 9 pm Monday thru Friday
9 am - 5 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday

Roosevelt Community Center
Tonya Cummings, Manager
502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston, WV 25311
P: (304) 348-0529
Open: 12 pm - 8 pm Monday thru Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday For additional information, questions or comments, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department via email to parksandrecreation@cityofcharleston.org.