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
 
FIDO’s Backyard PDF Print E-mail

As of May 31, 2010, MCPARC is pleased to announce that the first dog park in Marion County has opened! Thanks to FIDO, (Fairmont Interested Dog Owners) there is now a four acre off-leash area dedicated to the dogs and their owners for their enjoyment.  The new park, titled FIDO’s Backyard, features a double gated entry, separate fenced-in areas for smaller dogs and larger dogs, benches, a wooded area, and a nearby picnic area.

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Water Aerobics PDF Print E-mail

If you are looking for a great way to stay fit but you still want to stay cool in the hot summer heat, then you should try water aerobics!

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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.