Core Arboretum

The 91-acre Core Arboretum is mostly old-growth forest on steep hillside and Monongahela River flood plain. 3.5 miles of trails provide access to densely wooded areas and 3 acres of lawn planted with specimen trees. Best known for its “spring ephemeral” wildflowers, the Arboretum is a great place to study, observe, and enjoy trees, plants, and birds.

Strictly an outdoor facility, the Arboretum contains benches and a small amphitheater, but no buildings or roofed pavilions. Comfort facilities are available at the nearby WVU Coliseum and Creative Arts Center.

Prevention Research Center

PRC sponsored a project to assess the level of use of the local rails-to-trails system and to identify facilitators and barriers of trail use. The project included input the Monongalia County Board of Parks and recreation Commission (BOPARC)

Mon River Trails Conservancy

The Mon River Trails Conservancy oversees the development and management of the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails outside the city limits of Morgantown and Star City. The Mon River Trails Conservancy’s mission is to develop and maintain the Mon River and other connecting trails for conservation, pedestrian, and cyclist use.

Rails to Trail Council

The West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council is a collection of individuals, civic groups and organizations who have joined together to promote the development and enjoyment of Rail-Trails in West Virginia.

Upper Mon Water Trail

The Upper Mon Water Trail is a 65-mile section of the Monongahela River from the Fairmont, West Virginia area to north of Rice’s Landing in Pennsylvania.

BOPARC

Your online source for event information, projects, programs, and recreational activities in the Morgantown Area.

BOPARC’s Dorseys Knob

Dorsey’s Knob Park is the City of Morgantown’s newest Park in the BOPARC Park System . This 70-acre site is one of the highest points in Monongalia County. From its “Sky Rock” peak, you can see for miles and miles.

Chestnut Ridge Park Recreation Area

Picturesque Chestnut Ridge Park offers a variety of recreational activities and events. Hike on wooded trails, fish at one of the park’s two stocked lakes (no license required), enjoy a paddle boat ride or take a mid-day summer swim.

Parents will enjoy a game of volleyball and horseshoes while kids play ball, fly kites, or participate in other activities in the nearby play areas.

Habitat for Humanity-Monongalia County

Through volunteer labor, management expertise, and tax-deductible donations of money, materials, and land, Habitat builds homes with the help of the homeowners. The homes are sold to the partner families on an interest-free mortgage in Monongalia County.