Recreation in Charleston, West Virginia

State Parks

Kanawha State Forest 304-558-3500
Route 2, Box 285 (Kanawha Forest Drive), Charleston, WV 25314
In close proximity to the heavily populated Kanawha Valley, just seven miles south of Charleston, this 9,300-acre forest offers a wide range of activities for the whole... more info map

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, basketball courts, and tennis courts. The park is open from March 1 through... more info

South Charleston Recreation Center 304-744-4731
601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309
This community recreation center features a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, two racquetball courts, basketball courts, tanning beds, and a fully-equipped health club. more info map

Galaxy Lanes 304-925-1156
6545 MacCorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston, WV 25304
Friendly service is paramount at this family-friendly, smoking & alcohol free bowling center. more info
Venture Lanes 304-768-7307
6300 MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177
Located 10 Miles West
Venture Lanes features 32 lanes for bowling. more info map

Berry Hills Golf Course 304-744-8790
1 Berry Hills Road, Charleston, WV 25314-9749
Have some fun playing a round of golf at Berry Hills Golf Course. more info
Cato Park Golf Course 304-348-6859
100 Baker Lane, Charleston, WV 25302
The only public golf course within the city limits, this nine-hole, par three golf course is well-maintained and is an enjoyable course for all levels of golfers. There... more info map
Coonskin Golf Course 304-341-8013
2000 Coonskin Drive, Charleston, WV 25311
Situated along the Elk River, this public 18-hole executive golf course was built on flat terrain but is located in the hills. more info map
Scarlet Oaks Country Club 304-755-0408
2 Dairy Road, Poca, WV 25159
Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful day of golf at this semi-private 18-hole, par 72 golf course. more info map
Shawnee Golf Course 304-341-8030
Route 25, Institute, WV 25112
Located at Shawnee Regional Park
Shawnee is a nine-hole, par 36 public golf course with three water hazards. more info map

Appalachian Wildwaters 304-454-2475
P.O. Box 100, Rowlesburg, WVEnjoy guided day and overnight whitewater rafting trips on the New River Gorge, Gauley River and Cheat River in West Virginia, as well as the Nolichucky River in... more info map

South Charleston Memorial Arena 304-744-4423
20 RHL Boulevard, South Charleston, WV 25303
Located at the Shops of Trace Fork
Open to the public, the South Charleston Memorial Arena features an official size rink for both hockey team play and figure skating clubs. Learn-to-skate programs are... more info