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Chestnut Ridge Park amenities receive Austin C. Palmer Award

MORGANTOWN – For the second year running, a Monongalia County park has been recognized during the West Virginia Recreation and Park Association annual conference. Parks Director J.R. Petsko said Chestnut Ridge Park’s tubing hill and concert amphitheater was selected for the Austin C. ...

Trails at Mason-Dixon Historical Park receive state recognition

Summer may be over, but Monongalia County’s Mason-Dixon Historical Park is as hot as ever.  Last month, the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the property would become just the second county-operated park in West Virginia to receive a coveted “Almost Heaven” ...

Almost Heaven swing coming to Mason-Dixon Historical Park

The West Virginia Department of Tourism on Monday announced Monongalia County’s Mason-Dixon Historical Park has been selected for the placement of an Almost Heaven swing.  The swings have become popular attractions across West Virginia, drawing visitors eager to capture photos at ...

Mon County to study accessibility of county parks

MORGANTOWN — As Monongalia County’s director of parks and recreation, J.R. Petsko knows just about every square foot of Camp Muffly, Chestnut Ridge and Mason-Dixon Historical Park.  Admittedly, he’s far-less knowledgeable when it comes to making those spaces as welcoming as possible ...

Rotary International certifies Mason-Dixon club

MORGANTOWN -- Morgantown Rotary announced the official certification by Rotary International of the Mason-Dixon Rotary Club, a satellite club of Morgantown Rotary. The club chartered with 17 members, 11 of whom were inducted Wednesday evening by Morgantown Rotary President Sarah Woodrum ...

Commission reviewing park structure as part of budgeting process

MORGANTOWN -- The Monongalia County Commission wants to take a closer look at the leadership structure of its park system. In particular, the commission is weighing the idea of hiring an overall park director, who would work directly with the superintendents of the county’s three parks ...