MORGANTOWN – It’s hard to imagine there’s ever been a year that tops 2025 in terms of the number of projects, plans, spending and storylines tied to recreation in Monongalia […]
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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% […]
Dog day at the pool this Sunday
The dogs will have their day this Sunday at the Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia 21st annual Dog Day in the Pool. Canine companions of all sizes […]
Marilla Park pool project ahead of schedule as 65-year run nears its end
MORGANTOWN — Call it a changing of the (life)guard. After 65 years or so as a Morgantown summer staple, BOPARC’s Marilla Pool is just about ready to head off into […]
East Brockway closed as pool prep progresses
MORGANTOWN — East Brockway Avenue through Marilla Park will likely be closed through early March as March-Westin continues site preparation for BOPARC’s new pool complex. Work at the new pool […]
Dog Day at the Pool set for Sunday
Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia, a Morgantown-based nonprofit, will hold its annual Dog Day in the Pool from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Marilla Pool in Sabraton. In […]
BOPARC plotting the post-pool future of lower Marilla Park
MORGANTOWN — Here’s an impression of BOPARC Executive Director Melissa Wiles reading through public feedback received as part of the lower Marilla Park re-imagining process. “Pickleball, pickleball, green space, pickleball.” […]
BOPARC signs off on relocation of Marilla Pool
MORGANTOWN — While the final design remains fluid, the general concept and location of Marilla Park’s new pool complex appear to be set. During a recent meeting of Morgantown’s Board […]
Guest essay: BOPARC should go even bigger
by JoNell Strough We, the members of the Mon Valley Green Space Coalition, applaud BOPARC’s recent big plans. But in order to ensure the long-term sustainability and prosperity of our […]
Marilla Park project design would move pool complex
MORGANTOWN — BOPARC’s Marilla Pool is over the hill. It looks like the park’s new multi-use pool complex will be on top of it. Thrasher Group’s Sam Rich and Jeff […]
