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[[Huntington, West Virginia|Huntington]] is home to dozens of parks located in the neighborhoods of Huntington. An amusement park is also adjacent to the city.
== Amusement parks ==
=== [[Camden Park (amusement park)|Camden Park]] ===
Huntington is also home to [[Camden Park (amusement park)|Camden Park]], the state's only remaining amusement park. Marshall Cox is the current owner/manager of the property. It features numerous children's attractions and ''The Big Dipper'', its primary [[roller-
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===[[Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District]]===
==== [[Camp Mad Anthony Wayne]] ====
'''Camp Mad Anthony Wayne''' is located on Spring Valley Drive. Named for [[Anthony Wayne|"Mad" Anthony Wayne]], who was a frontier army general, it contains vast open grounds, swings and sliding boards, hiking trails, a disc golf course, numerous picnic tables, an open campfire circle, and a lodge. The facility sleeps 28 and contains a bathroom and shower facilities. It is host to two large wood-fired fireplaces.
Part of the park was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2002.<ref name="nris" /> The eight historic buildings are the camp lodge building (1931), four nearly identical gable-roofed, stone, rustic vernacular cottages dated to 1942; a gable-roofed, stone, rustic vernacular caretaker's house and two associated outbuildings, dated to 1944. The camp lodge building is a gable-roofed, brick, rustic vernacular building.
==== [[Harris Riverfront Park]] ====
[[File:Harris Riverfront in the Fall.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Harris Riverfront Park]] in 2012.]]
After years of sluggish usage from the general public of Huntington and the Tri-State area, Harris Riverfront Park has seen a renewed interest in recent years from local citizens, city government, media and local businesses.<ref>Tarbett Hardiman, Jean. [http://www.herald-dispatch.com/special_reports/x1233873548/index.html?printview=true "Riverfront Area in Need of Repair"], ''Huntington Herald-Dispatch'', October 20, 2007.</ref> The public land continues to host a number of concert and music events,<ref>Spencer, Chris. [http://www.huntingtonnews.net/events/050703-spencer-jamboree.html "Thousands Jam Harris Riverfront Park for Music, Fireworks"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720161348/http://www.huntingtonnews.net/events/050703-spencer-jamboree.html |date=July 20, 2008 }}, ''Huntington News Network'', July 3, 2005.</ref><ref>Seaton, Tony. [http://www.huntingtonnews.net/local/070902-localxfest.html "X-Fest Xcitement"] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120801212611/http://www.huntingtonnews.net/local/070902-localxfest.html |date=August 1, 2012 }}, ''Huntington News Network'', September 2, 2007.</ref> recently re-introduced a free open-air movie showing,<ref>''Huntington Herald-Dispatch''. [http://www.herald-dispatch.com/entertainment/x1103452746/No-Headline Starlight Cinema Returns to Harris Riverfront Park], July 17, 2008.</ref> and has been included in citywide construction of additional surveillance cameras which will provide free public-access wireless internet connections.<ref>Chambers, Bryan. [http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x1103454250/Downtown-cameras-also-offer-way-to-the-Web "Downtown cameras also offer broader wireless web access"], ''Huntington Herald-Dispatch'', July 20, 2008.</ref>
The park is situated between the city [[flood wall]] and the Ohio River, and is noted for its scenic riverview and grassy recreational area.
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'''Harveytown Park''' is one of the newest parks in the [[Harveytown, Huntington, West Virginia|Harveytown district]]. It features currently six picnic tables, one of which is handicap accessible, an electrical outlet, a grill, water fountain, and restrooms.
Construction on Phase I of the new park began on October 28, 2003. The financing and coordination was a joint effort between the city of Huntington, HUD CDBG funds, and the [[Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District]]. During Phase I, the initial park site was cleared and prepared, underground utilities were installed, a main entrance and parking lot was constructed, and the picnic shelter was installed. The shelter was unique in that it was both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Possible expansion plans include a skateboard facility, bicycle trails and tennis courts.<ref>Smith, Sheanna. "Park district to unveil improvement plan." Herald-Dispatch. 29 April 2004. 26 September 2006 {{cite web |url=http://www.marshall.edu/cber/media/040429-HD-unveil.PDF |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-05-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205060617/http://www.marshall.edu/cber/media/040429-HD-unveil.PDF |archivedate=2012-02-05 }}.</ref>
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'''McClelland Park''' is located along the [[Ohio River]] near [[St. Mary's Medical Center (Huntington)|St. Mary's Hospital]]. It is named after James L. McClelland, the former [[Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District]] director. It features two tennis courts, a basketball court, a water fountain, a children's playground, two scenic swings, a grill, and two picnic areas (one sheltered, one on mulch). It was formerly named ''27th Street Park'', named for the street it lies on.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://visithuntingtonwv.org/company/mcclelland-park-3/|title=Visit Huntington - McClelland Park|publisher=Visit Huntington|access-date=22 July 2023}}</ref>
====[[Memorial Arch (Huntington, West Virginia)|Memorial Arch]]====
[[File:Memorial_Arch_2012-10-04_14-18-04.jpg|thumb|The [[Memorial Arch (Huntington, West Virginia)|Memorial Arch]] in 2012]]
'''Memorial Park''' is located at 1301 Memorial Boulevard. It contains the [[Memorial Arch (Huntington, West Virginia)|Memorial Arch]], a section of the PATH walking trail, a playground, and a picnic shelter. It formerly included a large swimming pool that featured two slides but was abandoned and demolished in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lost Huntington: The Olympic Pool|url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/special/lost_huntington/lost-huntington-the-olympic-pool/article_17b5c3d3-01b9-5534-8b7a-9906cb569c92.html|last=Herald-Dispatch|first=The|website=The Herald-Dispatch|date=4 August 2014 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref> The two-mile walking trail merges with the one-mile trail around the main Ritter Park at 8th Street & North Blvd.
====Miller School Park====
'''Miller School Park''' is located at 620 12th Avenue. It contains a [[Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting]] memorial, three porch swings, a walking path, a little library, and Big Jim Field, named after Jim St. Claire. The park opened in 2011 following the closing and destruction of the Miller Elementary School, named after George Frederick Miller Jr., which operated there since 1915.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Casto |first=James |date=2018-06-18 |title=Lost Huntington: Miller School |url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/special/lost_huntington/lost-huntington-miller-school/article_883c8afb-7580-52a6-a719-144ce04b5559.html |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=The Herald-Dispatch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=1951-01-01 |title=Miller Elementary School playground, Huntington,WVa, 1951 |url=https://mds.marshall.edu/huntington_parks_and_rec_collection/89/ |journal=Marshal Digital Scholar}}</ref>
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==== [[Ritter Park]] ====
[[Image:RitterParkFountain.JPG|right|thumb|200px|The fountain at the entrance to [[Ritter Park]].]]
[[File:Path to Rose Garden 2024.png|thumb|Path to the [[Ritter Park]] Rose Garden in 2024.]]
'''Ritter Park''' is located in [[Huntington, West Virginia]]. It is a public park maintained by the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District. It was created in 1913 by Rufus Switzer, a city council member of West Virginia.<ref name="American Planning Association">{{cite web|title=Great Places in America: Public Spaces|url=http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/#WV|publisher=American Planning Association|accessdate=11 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ritter Park Historic District|url=https://www.livingplaces.com/WV/Cabell_County/Huntington_City/Ritter_Park_Historic_District.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> It consists of numerous lengthy walking trails along Four Pole Creek, restroom facilities, picnic tables, shelter with grills and electrical outlets, a children's playground, amphitheater that can be used for small concerts and plays, and an award-winning Rose Garden. The park was officially opened in September 1913. Architect Gus Wofford was hired by the city to design the park and its amenities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Great Places in America: Public Spaces|url=http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/#WV|publisher=Americal Planning Association (APA)|accessdate=11 February 2013}}</ref> His works continued till the 1930s and includes bridges that cross streams, tennis courts, greenhouse, and picnic facilities.<ref name="American Planning Association" /> It is located in the [[Ritter Park Historic District]], listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1990.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=National Historic Places Application|url=http://www.wvculture.org/shpo/nr/pdf/cabell/90001774.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>
Ritter Park is one of the 2012 Great Places<ref>{{cite web|title=Great Places|url=http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/|publisher=American Planning Association|accessdate=11 February 2013}}</ref> of America listed by [[American Planning Association]] (APA). Every year APA selects great places having true sense of place, culture and historic interest, community involvement, and a vision for tomorrow.<ref>{{cite web|title=Great Places in America: Public Spaces|url=http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/|publisher=American Planning Association}}</ref> The list of “APA Great Places” is a very useful and informative source for local residents and tourists who are looking for an enjoyable public place. Ritter Park is one of the busiest places in Huntington, but still maintaining its peaceful and serene environment.
The award-winning Rose Garden and the playground are the most popular amenities of the Ritter Park that attracts tourists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Great Places in America: Public Spaces|url=http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/spaces/2012/#WV|publisher=American Planning Association}}</ref> The internationally known Rose Garden, including the "Room with a View" is popular for weddings and special occasions. The Rose Garden has more than 3,500 rose plants. The garden bordered by stone walls is designed to place benches for the events. In addition to the weddings, the annual Rose Show and the Summer Nature Programs are presented here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Touting Huntington: Rittter Park|url=http://www.cityofhuntington.com/pages/tour-ritterpark.html|publisher=City of Huntington|accessdate=11 February 2013|archive-date=1 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101035059/http://www.cityofhuntington.com/pages/tour-ritterpark.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each year the roses are tested and provided by the American Rose Society.<ref name="American Planning Association" />
The playground in the park has been rated sixth best nationally by “Child Magazine.”<ref name="Touring Huntington: Ritter Park">{{cite web|title=Touring Huntington: Ritter Park|url=http://www.cityofhuntington.com/pages/tour-ritterpark.html|publisher=City of Huntington|accessdate=11 February 2013|archive-date=1 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130101035059/http://www.cityofhuntington.com/pages/tour-ritterpark.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The structures in the playground are designed to look naturalistic and include climbing boulders, dinosaur sand pit, swings, and slides.<ref name="Touring Huntington: Ritter Park" /> The playground is situated on the site of the former Lake Chaposcane <ref>{{Cite web|title=Lost Huntington: The Lake at Ritter Park|url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/special/lost_huntington/lost-huntington-the-lake-at-ritter-park/article_05710240-57d1-5145-9962-1453c254f370.html|last=CastoHerald-Dispatch.com|first=James E.|website=The Herald-Dispatch|date=29 December 2013 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref> The park also provides a non-motorized roadway for bicyclists, skaters, strollers, walkers, wheelchairs and joggers.<ref name="Touring Huntington: Ritter Park" /> The amphitheater, accommodates approximately 1,500 people, is popular for events, shows, musical concerts, summer programs, dramas, reunions, and weddings.<ref name="Touring Huntington: Ritter Park" />
It is also the ___location of the Ritter Park Tennis Facility.<ref>{{Cite web|title=TENNIS|url=https://ghprd.org/index.php/tennis|website=ghprd.org|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref> This facility is open to the public and has eleven outdoor tennis courts and four indoor courts. The Ritter Park Tennis Center is host to many tournaments including: Huntington Area Qualifier, Ohio Valley Boys 16 & Under Championships, Ohio Valley Boys 12 & Under Indoor Championships and WV Open Indoor Championships. The facility also offers a wide range of instructional programs for the beginner to advanced player. Ritter park is also where the great Jeff Morrsion played his junior tennis before becoming a professional tennis player.
====Other parks in the GHPRD====
[[File:St. Clouds Commons Playground 2023.jpg|thumb|The St. Clouds Commons Playground in 2023.]]
*Altizer Park<ref name=altizer/>
*April Dawn Park
*Huntington's PetSafe Dog Park
*Ritter Park's Rose Garden
*Rotary Park
*RPA Park
*[[St. Cloud Commons]]
*Veteran's Memorial Park
*Westmoreland Park
==Public Stadiums==
===Baseball/Softball===
==== [[St. Cloud Commons]] ====
'''St. Cloud Commons''' is a [[stadium]] in Huntington. It is primarily used for [[baseball]] and was the home of [[Huntington Cubs]]. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,100 people and opened in the early 20th century. The Huntington Cubs first season was 1990. The field was upgraded to a point for the Huntington Cubs but the lack of commitment from the city of Huntington and the local park board pushed the Chicago Cubs organization to move the team elsewhere. The field is now used by the Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District for their recreational adult softball league. The field was and still is notable for being affected by flooding. There is a [[drainage basin]] that runs along the southern border of the entire St. Cloud Commons park area.
====Other baseball/Softball stadiums====
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*Altizer Park<ref name=altizer>{{Cite web |title=Altizer Park|url=https://www.huntingtonlittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2620713 |access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=[[Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District]]}}</ref>
*Hite Saunders Softball Field<ref name=hll/>
*Huntington Little League<ref name=hll>{{Cite web |title=Huntington Little League Locations |url=https://www.huntingtonlittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2620713 |access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=Huntington Little League}}</ref>
**David Glick Field
**Jerry Straub Stadium
***Has public [[batting cage]]
*[[Kennedy Center Field]]<ref name=ymcakc>{{Cite web |title=YMCA Kennedy Center |url=https://huntingtonymca.org/kennedy-center/|access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=YMCA Kennedy Center}}</ref>
*Prindle Field<ref name=hll/>
*Rotary Park<ref name=hll/>
*Riverside Softball Field<ref name=hll/>
*Vinson Little League<ref name=vll>{{Cite web |title=Vinson Little League Locations |url=https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=980730&mid=1030426&templateid=0&ctl=viewallfieldstatus |access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=Vinson Little League}}</ref>
**Vinson Major League Baseball Field
**Vinson Minor League Baseball Field
**Vinson Minor League Softball Field
}}
===Basketball===
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*Altizer Park<ref name=altizer/>
*Douglass Street Park, at [[A.D. Lewis Community Center]]<ref name=adlewis>{{Cite web |title=A.D. Lewis Community Center|url=https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=980730&mid=1030426&templateid=0&ctl=viewallfieldstatus |access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=A.D. Lewis Community Center}}</ref>
*Rotary Park
*RPA Park
*St. Cloud Commons
*McClelland Park
*Westmoreland Park
}}
===Football===
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*Beverly Hills Youth Football Field, at Rotary Park
*[[Bob Sang Stadium]], at [[Huntington High School (West Virginia)|Huntington High School]]
*D.C. Express Youth Football Field, at [[A.D. Lewis Community Center]]<ref name=adlewis/>
*Marshall University Multipurpose Field, at [[Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University)|Marshall University Rec Center]]<ref name=murecoutdoor>{{Cite web |title=Marshall Rec Center - Outdoor Facilities|url=https://www.marshall.edu/campusrec/facilities/outdoor-facilities/|access-date=July 26, 2024 |publisher=[[Marshall University]]}}</ref>
*Vinson Youth Football Field, Vinson Memorial Stadium
}}
===Lacrosse===
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*[[Bob Sang Stadium]], at [[Huntington High School (West Virginia)|Huntington High School]]
*Marshall University Multipurpose Field, at [[Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University)|Marshall University Rec Center]]<ref name=murecoutdoor/>
*YMCA Kennedy Center<ref name=ymcakc/>
}}
===Soccer===
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*Altizer Park<ref name=altizer/>
*Marshall University Multipurpose Field, at [[Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University)|Marshall University Rec Center]]<ref name=murecoutdoor/>
*Scotland Yard, at [[Huntington High School (West Virginia)|Huntington High School]]
*Vinson Memorial Stadium
*YMCA Kennedy Center<ref name=ymcakc/>
}}
===Tennis/Pickleball===
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*Brian David Fox Tennis Center, at [[Health and Wellness Center (Marshall University)|Marshall University Rec Center]]<ref name=murecoutdoor/>
*McClelland Park
*Ritter Park Activity Center, at [[Ritter Park]]
*Scotland Courts, at [[Huntington High School (West Virginia)|Huntington High School]]
*Westmoreland Park
}}
== Walking/Biking trails ==
===Paul Ambrose Trail for Health===
'''Paul Ambrose Trail for Health''' ('''PATH''') the 18-mile network of recreational trails, has been in development since 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=City looking to make connections as PATH grows|url=https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/city-looking-to-make-connections-as-path-grows/article_174e0605-f5c4-5849-8ed0-5ac15d168812.html|last=Media|first=FRED PACE HD|website=The Herald-Dispatch|date=11 March 2018 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=PATH - Paul Ambrose Trail for Health|url=https://www.facebook.com/paulambrosetrail/photos/a.2263251427062954/2263252180396212/?type=3|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Huntington trail feeds fitness trend|url=https://www.wvgazettemail.com/outdoors/huntington-trail-feeds-fitness-trend/article_7d802dda-b5c6-5c35-a135-aa3db44f853c.html|last=McCoy|first=John|website=Charleston Gazette-Mail|date=10 April 2014 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-30}}</ref>
===Other walking/biking trails===
*[[Camp Mad Anthony Wayne]]
*[[Huntington Museum of Art]]
*Rotary Park
*[[Ritter Park]]
==See also==
*[[Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District]]
*[[Huntington, West Virginia]]
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