RECREATION
Little Creek Park
Located off of Spring Hill
Avenue on the west side of South Charleston. The Park has eleven picnic
shelters available for rental - all are equipped with restrooms and
various recreational equipment. The shelters also have electricity,
grills and fireplaces. The park is open from March 1 through October 31,
seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Joplin Park
Tennis, basketball,
softball/baseball field, playground equipment and 1/3 mile walking track
are available at the park. Pets are allowed on a leash.
South Charleston Memorial Arena
This multi-purpose
building located at Trace Fork Plaza opened in December of 2001.
It boasts an official size rink for both hockey team play and figure
skating clubs with bleachers seating for 500 people.
Learn-to-skate programs are available for all ages. A pro-shop
sports all the latest in skates and wearing apparel. Party rooms
available to rent with arcade and concessions on premises. Open to
the public.
Oakes Field
Primarily used as a football/soccer field for local schools, this
fully-equipped facility seats 5,000. Concession stands, press-box,
PA system and public restrooms complement this sports facility.
Oakes Field is available for rent for large sporting events. An
adjacent gymnasium is available for rent. Seating capacity is
1,200 and can be used for conferences and athletic events such as boxing
and wrestling. Tables and chairs are available upon request.
This facility is handicap accessible.
Hiking Trails
Visit scenic LITTLE CREEK PARK
and experience its natural beauty during every changing season from
April through October. The many hiking trails offer fun and thrills for
beginners going at a more relaxed pace to the more exciting and
adventurous explorer taking the longer trails. Some of the sights to see
are the rock formation known as “Devil’s Tea Table” , the
old saw mill and a natural spring.
All-American Soap Box Derby
Today, Little Creek Park is recognized as the country’s premier soap box
derby racing facility and is the only lighted track for night racing. In
addition to the annual qualifying race for the world championship in
Akron, Ohio, there are fourteen other races, including one for
handicapped boys and girls.
South Charleston Recreation Center
South Charleston Community
Center houses a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, two racquetball courts,
basketball courts, tanning beds and a fully-equipped health club
featuring cybex free weights and Paramount equipment.
The Center’s gym has seating for 1500 persons and hosts a variety of
activities. The gym is open daily, so if you feel like shooting a few
hoops, here’s an ideal place to work out! The two racquetball courts can
be rented by the hour - for reservations call (304) 744-4815.
