The Best Playgrounds Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, West Virginia…they don’t call it Mountaineer Country for nothing!
The largest city in north central West Virginia, Morgantown is located in the Appalachian mountains. Although the city itself is hilly, the area surrounding Morgantown is mountainous. The Coopers Rock State Forest features elevations between 2,000 and 2,400 feet above sea level. The beautiful and scenic area boasts many parks and playgrounds for the entire family to enjoy including:
Dorsey’s Knob Park.
Situated 600 feet above the Morgantown valley, Sky Rock, one of the landmarks in this beautiful 71-acre park, provides a panoramic view of the Monongahela River. Check out the Dorsey’s Knob Lodge, the public playground, and variety of picnic areas available as well as Rt. 119 off of I-68, Morgantown. Bring your frisbee! The park has a new 18 hole disc golf course.
Cheat Lake Park & Trail.
Don’t miss the children’s playground on Cheat Lake next to the 4.5-mile trail that follows the Lake Lynn shoreline along an abandoned railroad right-of-way. In warmer weather, you can take advantage of a beach, fishing pier, and fish cleaning stations, but even in the cooler months, you can enjoy a nature viewing area at the southern tip of the park and picnic areas throughout.
Gritstone Climbing & Fitness.
This new-style “fitness gym” boasts 13,500 square feet of climbing terrain suitable for beginners to experts of all ages and backgrounds. Bring the family and try your hand at everything from bouldering to yoga to lead climbing to top roping—what a perfect activity when the temperatures plummet and Littles get restless.
Jack Roberts Park.
No excuses. The weather’s getting colder, but the more active you are, the warmer you’ll get. Run it out at this handicap-accessible, four-acre park featuring athletic fields, basketball courts, playground areas, and picnic tables. Handicap accessible areas.
King Street Park.
Pack a lunch and enjoy it in the winter sun at one of the picnic tables in this handicap accessible playground.
Krepps Park.
This private dog park is absolutely huge with an unusual forest-like terrain. Boasting plenty of shade, benches, and drinking water, there are separate areas at Krepps Park equipped with unique features for small and large dogs. Make a note so you don’t forget to check out the excellent outdoor pool for families this summer—you’ll find a children’s aquatic play area, concession stand, beach area, locker rooms, and plenty of parking.
Launchpad Trampoline Park.
When it’s been cold and rainy for four days straight, your gang needs a place to jump it out. Head to the Launchpad for some indoor trampoline fun. Check out Open Jump for ages 4+ and Little Launchers just for 2–5 year olds.
Mason-Dixon Historical Park.
This 295-acre park filled with woodlands and meadows provides 4 miles of cross country ski trails and hiking paths. Bundle up and head out—get active and stay on the safe side of COVID-19 this winter!
Suncrest Mini Park.
Even if you don’t consider yourself the “outdoor type,” here’s a playground you and your family can enjoy this winter. This half-acre pocket of nature is small but mighty with a lovely natural setting and handicap-accessible playground apparatus.
West Virginia University Hospitals Waterfront Park.
Located at 2 Waterfront Place, this new EVOS playground encourages kids to play while using their imagination.
Whitmore Park and Trails.
Check out this 8.6 acre park that connects the Caperton and Deckers Creek trails at Richwood Avenue in Morgantown.
As COVID continues to impact where we go and what we do, we recommend that you call or Google each of these parks and playgrounds to check hours of operation and any other things you should know prior to visiting. Once you know the coast is clear, the park is open, and you’re good to go, try not to let a little cold weather stop you. Find the hats, grab the gloves, double up on the socks, and layer up—you might be surprised at how fast everyone gets warm when you keep the activity level up!
