The Calhoun County Park is a diamond in the rural heart of Calhoun County, WV. Located on S Calhoun Hwy/WV-16, approximately 4.3 miles from Grantsville, WV. Offering beautiful hiking trails, five different ponds for fishing, baseball diamond, basketball court, putt-putt golf, several playgrounds, camping facilities, picnic shelters, and the community park “Herb Smith” barn. In the past thirty some
years it has been the site of many wonderful events including Calhoun Days, Legends and Lore Tour, Living History encampment, gun show, dances, concerts, reunions, Annual Applachian Classic bike race and much more. The events have been made possible by fundraising activities and through donations of supporters. Current Serving Board Members
Donnie Pitts 304 354-7981
Roger Jarvis 304-354-6398
Jim McCormick
Peter Cobbett
Brad Stevens
John Schneider
Loretta Freshour
Marie King (Associate member)
John Dennis (Associate member)
Dedications
The park is a non-profit organization ran solely by dedicated volunteers. Unfortunately, over the years we have lost some of our most dedicated volunteers including but not limited to…
Henry Cooper was a transplant from Sewickley Pennsylvania, coming to the rural area to enjoy his retirement from teaching. Settling in and buying a farm, he began enjoying the country life. Beekeeping and producing his own honey, vegetable/flower gardening, fitness and spending time with his wife Amy Allen Cooper and beloved pets… Tab, Homes, and Spencer, were just a few of Henry’s hobbies. Sadly in June of 2012, he lost his long battle with cancer. Henry will always be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the park and community. In September of 2012, the park dedicated one of the ponds to his memory, “Coopers Pond”. Arlan Gail “Butch” Birch was a lifelong native of Calhoun County. His biggest joy was music, playing guitar and singing with his friends in the band, Dixie Moon. He loved the Mountains of West Virginia and the West Virginia Mountaineers. He was a patriot who cherished our constitution, having served six years in the U.S. Sadly in February of 2013, he lost his long battle with cancer. Butch will always be remembered for his love of music, and countless hours of dedication to the county and park. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Harry Curry, Benny Jones, Emanuel Hersman, Foster Tuttle, Rick Butt, Duane Poling ,Poe Gunn, Richard Kirby, Kitty Wilson, Herb Smith, and many, many more. Some are among us and some have departed. However the park would like to give recognition to those who have volunteered endless hours to preserving the beauty of Calhoun County.
