MCPARC is proud to host the Playground Program at multiple playgrounds and community centers throughout Marion County. This six-week program provides an opportunity for children to gather for group activities, field trips, games, guest speakers, weekly themes, free lunch, and many other activities. No pre-registration is required. Participants can sign up the morning they arrive to the site. This program is open to children ages 6-13. We also encourage teenagers to volunteer as junior counselors.
2026 Playground Program sites include: 
  • ​Barrackville School Playground
  • Baxter VFD Park
  • Fairmont Hills
  • Fairview Community Building - (12:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Farmington Community Building
  • Hough Park in Mannington
  • Mary Lou Retton Park
  • Windmill Park in Fairmont
  • 5th Street Park in Fairmont - closed as of 7/9/25

​​Dates and Times*
June 15th - July 24th
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm    
*No program on June 19th or July 3rd
Note:  program begins at 9:00am, there is no early drop-off

This is a FREE program for Marion County residents. Lunch is provided by the Marion County Board of Education. Contact the MCPARC office with any additional questions. 304-363-7037

*Dates subject to change with major changes of the Marion County School's calendar.​