New River Park — Attraction in Beckley

It's a really neat park! There is a swimming pool and kiddie pool that I'm guessing are open in the summer only. A waterslide that looked to be in good repair - probably summertime only? Playground structures in several different places around the park. Tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas. Dog friendly onleash of course, poop bags, and random places to walk your pooch but no specific paths or trails. It looks like during the summer there are snack shacks too. The pool area is near a good sized building so I'm guessing there are lockers and maybe showers. The separate waterslide comes down the side of a hill. All in all, it looks like a great, well-kept park! Now, to get a group of folks that will get together to approach the city about life a...

Well,I'm almost certain it's been 25 yrs or more since I last visited this park,and my memories are very fond! But I'm now curious to know if it's changed for the better or worse. I hope it's not over-run with loud vulgar language and obnoxious obscenities (music etc.) that'll ruin my and other's experience! I live in Maryland and have family in Beckley,whom I mostly visit during the spring and summer. Prayerfully all is well,as I plan to visit the park on my...

During pool season this park is very busy, in the off season this area is still available but not as busy. Basketball and tennis courts. Several new jungle gym style spots. Picnic tables and walking/running path. There is a camper park on property and the exhibition coal mine is here as well. During the day there are many buildings and tours run all day. This is a very nice experience. The coal mine tour and the pool do cost money, but are...