MORGANTOWN — After more than a decade running the city’s parks, Melissa Wiles is retiring. She informed the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners of her plans this week. “I’ll […]
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BOPARC receives four bids for lower Marilla Park project
MORGANTOWN — I’m not saying the amenities in lower Marilla Park are outdated, but the lights are coin operated. True story. For $2/hour, you can illuminate your struggling tennis game. […]
Sunny days ahead: BOPARC opens new Marilla Pool with ‘first splash’
MORGANTOWN — Clouds are primarily composed of water — and yet they hate a pool party. Everybody knows it. But now they’ve gone too far. In a truly pathetic display, […]
BOPARC putting a new roof on the Wiles Hill Community Center
MORGANTOWN — The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners recently purchased a new lid for the Wiles Hill Community Center. During its most recent regular meeting, the board approved a […]
BOPARC approves $14.3 million budget for upcoming fiscal year
MORGANTOWN — Of its anticipated $14,361,209 budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year, the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners anticipates $8.4 million will come by way of sales tax […]
BOPARC initiates $620,000 playground project in upper Marilla Park
MORGANTOWN — For kids in Morgantown, upper Marilla Park is about to become the center of the universe. Come Memorial Day weekend, when BOPARC’s $14 million pool and aquatic complex […]
Breaking the ice: BOPARC ice arena project officially underway
MORGANTOWN — It was January 26, 2017. Hockey players and figure skaters sat with their parents beside curious community members, the BOPARC board and staff – and at least one […]
Construction looms as Morgantown Ice Arena season ends Feb. 2
MORGANTOWN — If you’re hoping to lace up the skates another time or two this winter, time is running short. The 46-year old Morgantown Ice Arena closes Feb. 2, at […]
BOPARC sets admission rates for new Marilla Pool complex
MORGANTOWN — If you’re knee deep in snow, but your mind is poolside, set a reminder for Feb. 10. That’s the first day you can take advantage of a 35% […]
City could face ‘tough decision’ about self-funded insurance plan
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Finance Director Jonathan Fergison said the next six months or so will likely determine the fate of the city’s self-funded insurance plan. A historically high number of […]
