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Mary Lou Retton Youth Park

The Mary Lou Retton Youth Park, located in Fairmont, WV off of Mary Lou Retton Drive and Old Monongah Road, is named after the 1984 Olympic gold medalist from Marion County. Included in its rolling 25-acre area are a wealth of facilities, such as six baseball fields, one football field, basketball court, picnicking areas, playground and swings, restroom facility, pavilion, and the North Central West Virginia Miner's Memorial. The park is also home to the Fairmont Senior High School baseball team, Fairmont Little League, and Mountaineer Youth Football Association teams.

For all information regarding Fairmont Little League and registration please visit www.FairmontLittleLeague.us/
You can also visit their Facebook page:  Fairmont Little League

For all information and for registration details regarding West Fairmont Colts Youth Football and Cheer program please visit their Facebook page:  West Fairmont Colts Youth Football and Cheer. Season operates August 1 through November.

Pavilion Rental at Mary Lou Retton Youth Park
  • The pavilion is available for $40.00. It has picnic tables, electricity, water, grills, seating for 50 people with restrooms nearby and is adjacent to the playground and swings.
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Map and Directions

From I-79
  • Take exit 132.
  • Travel on 250 North to Mary Lou Retton Drive, just before Muriale's Restaurant.
  • Turn left on Old Monongah Road.
  • Park is located 1.5 miles ahead on the right.

From East Fairmont or the Downtown area:
  • Take 250 South to Mary Lou Retton Drive, just past Muriale's Restaurant.
  • Turn right on to Mary Lou Retton Drive.
  • Turn left on to Old Monongah Road.
  • Park is located 1.5 miles ahead on the right.
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Call 304-363-7037

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304.367.0676

Email

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1258
​Fairmont, WV 26555

Physical Address

1000 Cole Street, Suite B
​Pleasant Valley, WV 26554

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