Charleston West Virginia Recreation

State Parks

• Kanawha State Forest
  Route 2, Box 285 (Kanawha Forest Drive) • Charleston, WV 25314
  304-558-3500
  In close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley, just seven miles south of Charleston,... more...  map

Recreation Areas

• Little Creek Park
  1 Little Creek Park Road • South Charleston, WVLocated off Spring Hill Avenue
  Situated on the west side of South Charleston, Little Creek Park offers 11 picnic shelters,... more...

Sports Centers

• South Charleston Recreation Center
  601 Jefferson Road • South Charleston, WV 25309
  304-744-4731
  This community recreation center features a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, two racquetball courts,... more...  map

Bowling

• Galaxy Lanes
  6545 MacCorkle Avenue Southeast • Charleston, WV 25304
  304-925-1156
  Friendly service is paramount at this family-friendly, smoking & alcohol free bowling center. more...

• Venture Lanes
  6300 MacCorkle Avenue • St. Albans, WV 25177
  Located 10 Miles West
  304-768-7307
  Venture Lanes features 32 lanes for bowling.  more...  map

Golf

• Cato Park Golf Course
  100 Baker Lane • Charleston, WV 25302
  304-348-6859
  The only public golf course within the city limits, this nine-hole, par three golf course is... more...  map

• Coonskin Golf Course
  2000 Coonskin Drive • Charleston, WV 25311
  304-341-8013
  Situated along the Elk River, this public 18-hole executive golf course was built on flat terrain... more...  map

• Scarlet Oaks Country Club
  2 Dairy Road • Poca, WV 25159
  304-755-0408
  Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful day of golf at this semi-private 18-hole, par 72 golf course. more...  map

• Shawnee Golf Course
  Route 25 • Institute, WV 25112
  Located at Shawnee Regional Park
  304-341-8030
  Shawnee is a nine-hole, par 36 public golf course with three water hazards.  more...  map

Rafting & Canoeing

• Appalachian Wildwaters
  P.O. Box 100 • Rowlesburg, WV304-454-2475
  Enjoy guided day and overnight whitewater rafting trips on the New River Gorge, Gauley River and... more...  map

Skating

• South Charleston Memorial Arena
  20 RHL Boulevard • South Charleston, WV 25303
  Located at the Shops of Trace Fork
  304-744-4423
  Open to the public, the South Charleston Memorial Arena features an official size rink for both... more...