Open May to Oct.
Family equestrian campground with trails for horses and hikers. Trail rides and youth horse day camps available.

Open during peak season 11 to 11.
Family fun with a coal mining theme. Snack bar available.

Easy Waters
304.367.9597
1296 Rivershore Dr., Fairmont

Open 7 days a week, spring, summer & fall by reservation.
Canoes & kayaks by the hour. Includes professional instruction. Spectacular natural shoreline; abundance of wildlife.

Fairmont Chamber Music Society
304.291.8277
www.fairmontchambermusic.com

Presents the finest classical chamber music including international artists in beautiful St. Peter the Fisherman Church in downtown Fairmont.

Established in 1912, this facility has all the features of country club lifestyle including the development of a new clubhouse (to open late summer 2009) that caters to weddings, receptions, business meetings and parties. With a full-sized swimming pool, four tennis courts and a regulation length 9-hole golf course, the Fairmont Field Club can suit your needs.

Fairmont State University School of Fine Arts
304.367.4203
1201 Locust Ave., Fairmont
www.fairmontstate.edu

Fairmont State’s School of Fine Arts offers events throughout the year, including plays, concerts and exhibitions. Many events are free and open to the public.

Green Hills features an 18-hole championship golf course, large swimming pool with lifeguards on duty, pro shop with on-site club fitting/repair services, locker rooms, putting green and practice range. We also have a restaurant with full banquet facilities, large fully-covered patio and a newly-remodeled bar featuring big-screen flat-panel TVs. Green Hills is private but is open to the public every Monday except holidays.

Heston Farm
304.363.5169
1602 Tulip Lane, Fairmont
www.hestonfarm.com

Consider Heston Farm your family park. For corporate events, fundraisers, graduation and retirement parties, weddings, family reunions, and more! Regardless of the event you are planning, everyone will feel like they have just come home. Exit 135off I-79: cross over Pleasant Valley Rd. onto Tulip Lane, veer right at fork in road, entrance is at the top of the hill. Open 11 am to 11 pm.

Marion County 4-H Camp MarMac
Off Rt. 250 North, 1 mile outside Farmington, WV
304.363.9077
http://www.campmarmac.com

Beautiful camp cabin housing for 195 people. Air-conditioned dining hall seats 200 with full kitchen. Volleyball, basketball, nature trail, easy access.

MCPARC - Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission
304.363.7037
319 Monroe St., Fairmont
www.mcparc.com

12th Street Pool – Located at 205 12th Street in Fairmont, is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 12 noon – 7 pm. For information call 304.363.7037.

Curtisville Lake - 695 acres of lush scenery. Hiking and picnicking areas surround the 30 acre lake. Travel Rt. 250 N to Mannington. Turn left onto Market St., go about 6 miles and cross a railroad track; travel one mile, then turn left onto a bridge; travel two miles to the lake.

Hutchinson Park/Rail Trail Access – The four-acre park offers a playground, baseball field, and play field area adjacent to the rail trail. Travel Rt. 19 S from Fairmont – one mile south of Worthington. Cross over old green bridge to park.

Marion County BMX Park – Home of the “Poor Farm BMX” bicycle track, a nationally sanctioned facility with the National Bicycle League. Located just off Hoult Road. From I-79 take Exit 139, turn towards Pricketts Fort, and pass the Exxon. At stop sign turn left (south) on Rt. 73. Go past K & T Truck Stop (BP Station) and take first right. Go ¼ mile on Hoult Road, then turn right.

Mary Lou Retton Youth Park / Rail Trail Access - Named after the 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist from Marion County. It has 25 rolling acres, four baseball fields, pavilion, playground, picnic area, tennis courts, basketball courts, and restrooms. Also located here is the WV Miner's Memorial. Take exit 132 off of I-79, then Rt. 250 N for approximately one mile; turn left onto Mary Lou Retton Drive and follow signs.

Mon River Trail – meanders along the Monongahela River from the WV/PA state line through Monongalia County into Marion County at Pricketts Fort State Park. The Mon River Trails Conservancy (www.montrails.org) maintains this trail which is 29 miles in length from Pricketts Fort to the PA state line.

Rail Trails - MCPARC offers two exceptional rail trails with many dramatic features. West Fork River (Ralph S. LaRue) Trail is 16 miles long with more than 200 acres of river front property. Enjoy biking, walking, horseback riding, fishing, and river access with put-in at trailheads. Several re-decked railroad bridges offer great views with one bridge over 500' in length. MCTRAIL offers nearly 3 miles and 36 acres of converted railway property for walkers, joggers and bikers. Begins at Pricketts Fort State Park to Mt. State Metals on Morgantown Avenue in Fairmont. The trail offers a 1200', lighted tunnel to stir the interest of users.

Seth Burton Memorial Disc Golf Course – Located at Morris Park, this course includes two 18-hole premier disc golf courses. I-79; exit 135 (Pleasant Valley Rd.). Turn towards Pleasant Valley, 0.3 mile to a right into Morris Park (large blind curve). Park in entrance cul-de-sac or around park to the 2nd pavilion. First tree next to pavilion. www.wvdiscgolf.org

Wave Pool / Water Slide at East Marion Complex - This 70 acre water park offers tennis, jogging trails, pavilions, playgrounds, bocce courts, horseshoe courts, picnicking, mini golf, sand volleyball, softball field, the famous Wave Pool and water slide. Fun for all ages and group rates! Also located here is the Marion County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Take I-79 Exit 135 and follow signs. For additional information call MCPARC 304.363.7037.

West Fork River / Ralph S. LaRue Rail Trail - This 16 mile, packed limestone trail meanders along the placid West Fork River between Fairmont and Shinnston. This popular trail passes by residential and commercial areas, as well as farmland. Parking can be found in Shinnston (southern terminus), Enterprise (mile 3), Worthington (mile 5.25), Monongah (mile 10) and Fairmont (northern terminus).Restrooms and picnic areas are available in season at Worthington Park and Mary Lou Retton Youth Park (mile 15).

Worthington Park / Rail Trail Access - A beautiful 10 acre waterfront park offering softball, picnicking, playground, fishing, basketball, pavilion, restroom and horseshoe courts. Travel Rt. 19 S from Fairmont. Go through towns of Monongah and Worthington. When you see the Fire Department on your right, turn left beside the large building on your left; then turn left at the bridge.

Parables Events LLC
304.657.7113
216 Monroe Street, Fairmont
www.ParablesEvents.com

Let us entertain you! Comedy Mystery Dinner Theatre, Music and more. Murder Mysteries for here or to go! Events including Weddings in our Beautiful Historic Building. Parables Events - Pure Entertainment!

Pricketts Fort State Park Bike Rental
304.363.3030 or 800.CALL WVA
2 miles off I-79 at Exit 139
www.prickettsfort.org

Mid April – November. Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm; Sat 10 am – 4 pm; Sun 12pm – 4pm
Rental Rates: $5 per hour; $20 per day. Kids under 13 are ½ price with adult rental. Bikes can be reserved. Call for more information.

Sagebrush Round-Up
304-363-4864 or 301.334.8629
Six miles East of I-79 exit 139 atop Bunners Ridge.
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Country music, local & regional talent every Saturday from 6 to 11 pm.