Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority

06/05/2026

Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is hiring Events and Programs Staff for our summer season!

This part time position would be responsible for showing up on time, assisting Park Managers, the Events and Program Manager, and the Campground Event Coordinator during events. Duties may include but are not limited to: Event setup and teardown, parking attendant duties, mascot duties, assisting customers, ticket and money collecting, interacting with and assisting show and hired talent performers, etc.

If you're interested in joining us at RCPRA, you can apply online on out website!
https://raleighcountyparks.gov/jobs/

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06/04/2026

Vendor Inquiry

Raleigh County Parks & Recreation Authority is looking for a taco truck vendor for a series of upcoming community events.

Interested? Send us an email [email protected]

Know a great taco truck? Tag them below!

06/01/2026

We are happy to announce that Fitzpatrick Park is open for normal operating hours! Cleanup efforts are still actively happening along the park entrance. Please use extra caution when driving or walking into the park. Thank you for your patience!

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05/27/2026

Due to the CSX train derailment, Fitzpatrick Park is closed until further notice. We will announce when the park is reopen.

05/24/2026

Be advised:

05/21/2026

9:00am Friday May 22, 2026 will be the 50/50 Friday through The Big Dawg 99.5 WJLS.
Follow this link to get your Lake Stephens Season Pass for 1/2 off!
https://wvrc.incentrev.com/beckley/deals
Only 25 available so hurry! They will sell out.

Send a message to learn more

05/21/2026

********The DJ Karaoke Party has been postponed due to weather forecast. POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE************

********POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORCASTE! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE**********************

Don't Forget: Karaoke on the Beach! Just a quick reminder to join us this Saturday, May 23rd, for our FREE DJ Karaoke Party!

After a day of sun and sand, grab the mic and help us kick off the summer season. It’s all happening right on the beach from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, sponsored by our friends at Direct Auto Sales.

See you by the water!



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05/20/2026

********The DJ Karaoke Party has been postponed due to weather forecast. POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST! STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE************

We are back and ready to soak up the sun! Grab your sunscreen and join us for our Opening Weekend festivities. Whether you're looking to lounge or launch into some fun, we’ve got you covered all day Saturday, May 23rd.

Saturday Schedule:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Splash Pad, Aqua Park, and Beach are officially OPEN!
***The DJ Karaoke Party has been postponed due to weather forecast. The party kicks off with a FREE DJ Karaoke Party right on the beach!***

Bring your friends, your family, and your best singing voice. We’ve missed you and can't wait to see everyone back at the lake!

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05/15/2026

Join RCPRA for the monthly board meeting on Tuesday May 19th at 11:00 AM in the Raleigh County Commission. Follow the link to see the board meeting agenda and previous board meeting minutes.

https://raleighcountyparks.gov/documents/

If you cannot join us in person you can join us via teams at this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjMyOGMyOWEtMWUyNC00ZmEyLWI5NzYtM2VlZTVhNmZhNWM0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c7b3ff56-a3fe-49f8-a7a0-291b2453131a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22849a2743-2cde-4ddd-a7ff-c94f1aa91330%22%7d

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05/12/2026

Raleigh County Parks and Recreation offices are closed today, May 12th, due to the holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow.

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