Welcome to the website of the Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners. BOPARC is dedicated to promoting community-based, indoor and outdoor recreation for people of all ages and abilities in the greater Morgantown area. To this end, BOPARC is committed to providing and continually upgrading parks, facilities, and programs that promote active and healthy life skills, as well as a strong sense of neighborhood and community. In addition, BOPARC is committed to responsible stewardship of our community parklands, greenways, trails and historic sites, because of the value these areas add to the overall quality of life for Morgantown area residents and visitors.
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Ice Arena Christmas and New Year's Schedule
Dates: December 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 CLOSED Wednesday December 25, 2013 The schedule will run as follows: Freestyle 11:30am-1:30pm Public Session 1:30pm-3:30pm Regular admission and skate rental rates will apply. |
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ADULT WINTER BASKETBALL
BOPARC is now accepting registrations for the winter Adult Basketball League. The team application, roster and league fee must be turned in by JANUARY 2, 2013 at 4:00pm to the BOPARC Administrative Office. A complete packet of information and forms can be printed from the link below.
If you have questions call Gordon Shilling at 304-296-8356 ext 16. |
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Register Now for Summer 2014 Swim Lessons!
More information is available on the Swim Lessons Page under the Programs tab.
More information is available on the Swim Lessons Page under the Programs tab.
ICE ARENA PUBLIC SESSION INFORMATION
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Family DaySunday is Family Day at the Ice Arena. Bring the entire family to the rink every Sunday from 1:30pm-4:00pm. A family of up to four can enjoy an afternoon of skating for only $10(without skate rental) and $20 (with skate rental). Add
additional family members for only $2. |
Totsickles
Totsickles provides a 45 minute self paced orientation to movement on ice for pre-schoolers with their Moms and Dads. Every Friday starting October 18, 2013 from 10am-11am.
Cost: $6 per child
Whether it's playing in a large pile of snow, shooting a hockey puck into the net, riding around on a sled or testing out the ice for the first time. Totsickles is the perfect introduction to ice skating and ice play for young children.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
Once finished out on the ice, children and parents are invited to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies and enjoy a different story and activity every week! Group times are available. Pre-registration is not required.
Story and Activities Week By Week
December 13: Story: Dream Snow; Activity: Tissue Paper Ornaments
December 20: Story: There was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Bell; Activity: Bell Ornaments
December 27: Story: Corduroy Happy New Year; Activity: Happy New Year Poppers
You can view the full schedule of stories and activities on our Ice Arena Page.
Cost: $6 per child
Whether it's playing in a large pile of snow, shooting a hockey puck into the net, riding around on a sled or testing out the ice for the first time. Totsickles is the perfect introduction to ice skating and ice play for young children.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
Once finished out on the ice, children and parents are invited to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies and enjoy a different story and activity every week! Group times are available. Pre-registration is not required.
Story and Activities Week By Week
December 13: Story: Dream Snow; Activity: Tissue Paper Ornaments
December 20: Story: There was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Bell; Activity: Bell Ornaments
December 27: Story: Corduroy Happy New Year; Activity: Happy New Year Poppers
You can view the full schedule of stories and activities on our Ice Arena Page.
Morgantown's 3rd Annual Urban Deer Archery Hunt
The Urban Deer Archery Hunt will run from September 7 - December 31, 2013.
Three BOPARC Parks are included in this year's deer hunt:
Dorsey's Knob Park
Krepps Park
White Park
If you would like more information on the Urban Deer Archery Hunt, please visit the City of Morgantown website at: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/residents/urban-deer/ .
Three BOPARC Parks are included in this year's deer hunt:
Dorsey's Knob Park
Krepps Park
White Park
If you would like more information on the Urban Deer Archery Hunt, please visit the City of Morgantown website at: http://www.morgantownwv.gov/residents/urban-deer/ .
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GET ALL CANCELLATION AND CLOSING UPDATES FOR BOPARC FACILITIES, CAMPS AND EVENTS BY SIGNING UP FOR FREE TEXT MESSAGES OR EMAIL FROM RAINEDOUT.COM! IT IS EASY AND BEST OF ALL IT IS FREE! TO SIGN UP SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IN THE EVENT OF RAIN ~
BOPARC's main mode of communication with regard to cancellations and changes in facility schedules, camps and events due to inclement weather is through rainedout.com (see signup information to the left). While we will make every attempt to also update our website when camp is in session, we highly recommend that customers sign up for the text alert or email option.
Due to the nature of our events, facilities and camp schedule/locations, we do not always have access to a computer to update our website. We can, however, send text alerts through the rainedout.com system so be sure to sign up and stay informed this summer! |
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