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.
2025 Playground Program sites include: 
  • ​Fairview Community Building - (12:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Hough Park in Mannington
  • Farmington Community Building
  • Barrackville School Playground
  • 5th Street Park in Fairmont - closed as of 7/9/25
  • Windmill Park in Fairmont
  • Baxter
  • Fairmont Hills

​​Dates and Times*
June 9th - July 18th
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm    
*No program on June 20th and July 4th
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.​