Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park 137 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101, Located in the Ohio River on Blennerhassett Island, 304-420-4800, 800-CALL-WVA, This island was the site of Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett's plot to establish a southwest empire. It is home to the beautifully reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion of which guided tours are available. Park also has a snack stand, narrated wagon rides, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. more...

North Bend State Park Route 1, Box 221, Cairo, WV 26337, 304-643-2931, 800-CALL-WVA, A 1,400-acre park where activities and accommodations include a lodge, campground, cabins, a restaurant, fishing, tennis, an outdoor pool, miniature golf, a playground, picnic shelters, and a hiking and biking trail. more...

Dugout Softball Park 1001 Gihon Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101, 304-485-9911, USSA Softball and Flag Football Leagues and Tournaments are held at this park with four regulation softball fields, a concession stand, and playground.  more...

Mountwood Park US 50, Parkersburg, WV 26101, Located 12 Miles East of Parkersburg, 304-679-3611, A 2,600-acre park with hiking trails, bike trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters, fishing, boat rentals, and a game area.

North Bend Rail Trail Located along US 50 from Parkersburg to Clarksburg, Cairo, WV 26362, 304-628-3777, Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, buggy rides, and nature walks along a stretch of 72 miles through 13 tunnels, rural countryside, and several historic sites.

Tomlinson Park Highland Avenue, Williamstown, WV 26187, A great playground for children that is adjacent to tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, picnic tables, and shade trees. The women's clubhouse in the park is available for rental. 

Golf Club of West Virginia Located just off WV 2 on Route 31, 304-464-4420, Suitable for golfers of all skill levels, this 18-hole, semi-private golf course features watered tees, fairways, and greens.

Minibel Golf Course 2701 1st Avenue, Vienna, WV 26105, 304-295-7711, A nine-hole, par 3 golf course open from April to October.  

South Hills Golf Course 1293 Gihon Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101, 304-422-8381, An 18-hole, semi-private golf course and driving range that is one of the oldest in the city. The west half of the course is an eighteen holf disc golf course named "The Mounds."

Worthington Golf Club 3414 Roseland Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101, 304-428-4297, An 18-hole public course close to numerous lodging and dining facilities.