Welcome to Marion County Parks And Recreation Commission (MCPARC)! PDF Print E-mail

Our mission here at MCPARC is to provide you with quality park and recreation areas for all of your leisure activities.

From today's forecast to upcoming events, we wish to extend our mission through the MCPARC website by providing you with all of the information you need on our park and recreation areas.

 
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Our Mission Statement PDF Print E-mail

The purpose of MCPARC shall be to administer a system of public parks and recreation in Marion County, West Virginia.

Consistent with said purpose, the Commission shall:

  • Promote public interest in recreation and support, foster, and promote recreational activities
  • Cooperate with, and encourage the participation of other agencies, both public and private, in the accomplishment of the above endeavors
 
Applications for 2012 MCPARC Community Grants Being Accepted PDF Print E-mail

MCPARC is happy to announce that we are having our community grants program again for 2012.  From 1987 to date over $550,000 has been given to communities throughout Marion County to upgrade their parks.
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Guyses Run Fishing Park PDF Print E-mail

MCPARC operates the Guyses Run Fishing Park near Colfax from mid April until October.
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Adopt a Trail PDF Print E-mail

 MCPARC has an ongoing Adopt a Trail program for the 20 miles of rails to trails we maintain. Contact MCPARC for more information on how groups or individuals can assist.

 
Construction of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Begins PDF Print E-mail

The initial stages of the Korean War Veterans Memorial are underway at East Marion Park. The Memorial will be located above the pavilion one parking lot and will be the first object at the park that is seen as you are traveling along the new Gateway Connector road to downtown Fairmont. (Click Read More for photos!)
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Disc Golf PDF Print E-mail

MCPARC has assisted with the creation of the Seth Burton Memorial Disc Golf Course and the Orange Crush Disc Golf Course at Morris Park. There are currently 36 holes with multiple tee and basket placements. Check out www.wvdga.org for tournament and course information.
 
MCPARC Affiliated Horseshoe Pitchers Tournaments PDF Print E-mail

MCPARC works closely with the Affiliated Horseshoe Pitchers Association to plan tournaments at both East Marion and Worthington Park. There are also league nights on Thursdays at East Marion Park. For more information contact: Ron Zeni at 363-4322.
 
Virtual Tour of FIDO's Backyard PDF Print E-mail

See our new virtual tour of FIDO's Backyard!

Virtual Tour of FIDO's Backyard
 
MCPARC Office Getting a New Home PDF Print E-mail

In order to better serve the citizens of Marion County and the visitors to the county MCPARC will be moving into their new office in 2011 at East Marion Park next to the new Gateway Connector. The Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be located on the first floor and the MCPARC offices will be on the second floor. (Click Read More for photos!)
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Our Partners

  • Thrasher Engineering Inc.
    MCPARC appreciates the help received from, and would like to recognize Thrasher Engineering Inc. Thrasher Engineering helped tremendously with fixing the washout near Shinnston on the West Fork River Trail by providing engineering support and bridge design. Thank you Thrasher Engineering Inc.