Activities                                  

Recreation opportunities abound at Chief Logan State Park.

Game courts
A variety of game courts, including miniature golf, tennis, and basketball are offered for a nominal fee. A bocce court is also available. Don't  worry if you forget your racquet, equipment may be rented at the game courts.

Swimming pool
The park swimming pool is open on a daily basis from May 24 - September 1, 2008. The pool is popular with local citizens as well as guests because it features a modern water slide. A  pool with fountain is available for our younger visitors. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission price is $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. After hours parties are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $100 upon making reservation plus the cost of admission for each person. Call park office at 304-792-7125 to schedule special parties.

Miniature Golf is open on Saturday of Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend, Monday. Hours are 12 noon to 8 p.m. Price is $3 per person.

Hiking Trails
Traversing the park are 18 miles of trails that offer diverse hiking experiences from leisurely to challenging. The trails provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the park's spring wildflowers and abundant wildlife. Some trails are recommended for mountain bike enthusiasts.

Wildlife exhibit
An attraction at the park is a wildlife exhibit which features West Virginia-native animals. Visitors can observe black bears, bobcats, barred owls, red shouldered hawks, wild boar and reptiles. The center is an ideal stop for school children to learn more about the fauna of the area.

Picnic Shelters – Pavilions
Conveniently scattered throughout the park are secluded picnic sites for the family to enjoy, as well as, seven covered pavilions for family reunions and large gatherings. Shelters may be reserved, but are also available first-come, first served.

The Hatfield and McCoy Trail is nearby and open to ATVs, motorcycles, mountain bikers, horses and hikers. Visit the web site at www.trailsheaven.com for more details about trailheads, fees and trail information.

Museum in the Park
A Place for Art, History, & Ideas

The Museum in the Park features artwork and historical items from the collection of the West Virginia State Museum. There are regular programs to complement the displays, so there are new experiences every time you visit. At least one area of the museum is dedicated to local and regional history.

Exhibits scheduled at the museum through October include a display of coalfield photography from Fayette and Raleigh counties, as well as artifacts related to the early coal mining and railroad industries in southern West Virginia. An exhibit about the lives of women in West Virginia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries will feature an 1830's spinning wheel from Mason County; a yarn winder from Gilmer County; a vintage sewing machine and other sewing implements from Greenbrier County; and historic photographs from Lewis and Berkeley counties. An exhibit of items from Logan County collections, including photographs and Native American artifacts, also will be featured.

Standard operating hours of the Museum in the Park are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday though Saturday and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The Museum in the Park offers holiday season hours from late November through December.

The museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

To learn about upcoming displays and programs at Museum in the Park call,
304-792-7229.