The Wiles Hill Community Center: 287 Eureka Dr. Morgantown WV 26505
The Wiles Hill Community Center (WHCC), the former Wiles Hill Grade School, served Morgantown's fourth ward as a local elementary school for approximately 80 years. In 2005, the school and surrounding property was purchased by BOPARC from the Monongalia County Board of Education and added to the City Park System as a Community Center and Park.
WHCC is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This community hub offers diverse programs, rental opportunities, and memberships for the entire community. What's happening on "The Hill"? Take a look below!
PRIVATE GYM RENTALS:
The Wiles Hill Gymnasium is available for private rental and a perfect spot to host a youth birthday party, basketball practice, or even a weekly game of 3 on 3 with friends! For availability and reservations, please call 304-296-8356 and select the BOPARC Customer Service Office option. All fees are due at the time of rental. Rental Information: $35 per hour, 3hour minimum required. Private Rental opportunities are available Saturdays & Sundays 9am-9pm. **Basketball practice rentals require a 1-hour minimum and are available Monday-Friday ONLY. Practices will be scheduled with a 15min grace period in-between. Please make sure to leave the facility quickly as to not impact the next renter's time.**
EUREKA CAFE
A whole grain focused, community café, part of the Wiles Hill Community Center. Eureka Cafe's hours of operation for 2025 are Monday-Friday 8am-3:00pm. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
STUDIO 287
Studio 287 (CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM OFFERINGS), a community art-studio, occupies the entire basement level of the Center. The Studio includes a multi-purpose main area as well as the pottery studio featuring 4- Whisper throwing wheels and on-site Skutt kiln. The Studio offers weekly classes for kids, adults, and seniors and also hosts 10 weeks of youth summer camps for youth entering 3rd-8th grade. The studio is a comfortable space for the experienced artist, beginners, and anyone in-between. Drop-in fees and monthly memberships available.
ADULT/ SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
The Wiles Hill Community Center offers many fitness and wellness programs for older adults and seniors. Yoga, Ballet, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and more! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO on these and other classes.
FITNESS & WELLNESS FLOOR
Updated in May of 2023 with NEW LifeFitness brand circuit and cardio equipment, the entire top floor of the center is dedicated to fitness and wellness! 2 separate areas provide a comfortable, non-intimidating space for exercisers of all ages and abilities. Need help? ask our recreation desk staff to schedule you for a FREE introductory session!
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP PRICES-2024
1 year membership, good for 1 year from date of purchase. Non-transferable.
50 & Over- 1 person $15 per year
50 & Over- 2 person/same household $25 per year
18-49- 1 person $50 per year
18-49-2 person/same household $75 per year
** Must be 18 years of age to use the fitness floor. Additional persons 18-49, beyond 2 that reside in same household, may be added for additional membership fee of $35 per year. Additional persons 50 & over, beyond 2 that reside in the same household, may be added for additional membership fee of $10 per year. PROOF of same household required (utility bill, W2, check stub, or other official document showing mailing address may be accepted).
What's Included in My Fitness Membership?
Room 1: CIRUIT TRAINING- Room 1 is outfitted with The LifeFitness circuit series, a 10 piece circuit that is perfect for exercisers of all ages and abilities, including the active aging community, exercisers with certain medical conditions that are looking to use exercise as a means of support, as well as individuals returning to exercises. Push button resistance controls are conveniently positioned so that users can change resistance quickly during circuit training, the push-button resistance controls are less intimidating for new exercisers than traditional pin systems.
Room 2: CARDIO & FREE WEIGHTS- Cardio pieces include, 2 LifeFitness elliptical trainers, 2 LifeFitness treadmills, 1 LifeFitness recumbent bike, and 1 LifeFitness Lifecycle upright bike. Free weight area from 5lb to 50lb with benches, mirrors (coming soon) and med balls.
WHCC is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This community hub offers diverse programs, rental opportunities, and memberships for the entire community. What's happening on "The Hill"? Take a look below!
PRIVATE GYM RENTALS:
The Wiles Hill Gymnasium is available for private rental and a perfect spot to host a youth birthday party, basketball practice, or even a weekly game of 3 on 3 with friends! For availability and reservations, please call 304-296-8356 and select the BOPARC Customer Service Office option. All fees are due at the time of rental. Rental Information: $35 per hour, 3hour minimum required. Private Rental opportunities are available Saturdays & Sundays 9am-9pm. **Basketball practice rentals require a 1-hour minimum and are available Monday-Friday ONLY. Practices will be scheduled with a 15min grace period in-between. Please make sure to leave the facility quickly as to not impact the next renter's time.**
EUREKA CAFE
A whole grain focused, community café, part of the Wiles Hill Community Center. Eureka Cafe's hours of operation for 2025 are Monday-Friday 8am-3:00pm. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
STUDIO 287
Studio 287 (CLICK HERE FOR PROGRAM OFFERINGS), a community art-studio, occupies the entire basement level of the Center. The Studio includes a multi-purpose main area as well as the pottery studio featuring 4- Whisper throwing wheels and on-site Skutt kiln. The Studio offers weekly classes for kids, adults, and seniors and also hosts 10 weeks of youth summer camps for youth entering 3rd-8th grade. The studio is a comfortable space for the experienced artist, beginners, and anyone in-between. Drop-in fees and monthly memberships available.
ADULT/ SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
The Wiles Hill Community Center offers many fitness and wellness programs for older adults and seniors. Yoga, Ballet, Line Dancing, Tai Chi and more! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO on these and other classes.
FITNESS & WELLNESS FLOOR
Updated in May of 2023 with NEW LifeFitness brand circuit and cardio equipment, the entire top floor of the center is dedicated to fitness and wellness! 2 separate areas provide a comfortable, non-intimidating space for exercisers of all ages and abilities. Need help? ask our recreation desk staff to schedule you for a FREE introductory session!
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP PRICES-2024
1 year membership, good for 1 year from date of purchase. Non-transferable.
50 & Over- 1 person $15 per year
50 & Over- 2 person/same household $25 per year
18-49- 1 person $50 per year
18-49-2 person/same household $75 per year
** Must be 18 years of age to use the fitness floor. Additional persons 18-49, beyond 2 that reside in same household, may be added for additional membership fee of $35 per year. Additional persons 50 & over, beyond 2 that reside in the same household, may be added for additional membership fee of $10 per year. PROOF of same household required (utility bill, W2, check stub, or other official document showing mailing address may be accepted).
What's Included in My Fitness Membership?
Room 1: CIRUIT TRAINING- Room 1 is outfitted with The LifeFitness circuit series, a 10 piece circuit that is perfect for exercisers of all ages and abilities, including the active aging community, exercisers with certain medical conditions that are looking to use exercise as a means of support, as well as individuals returning to exercises. Push button resistance controls are conveniently positioned so that users can change resistance quickly during circuit training, the push-button resistance controls are less intimidating for new exercisers than traditional pin systems.
Room 2: CARDIO & FREE WEIGHTS- Cardio pieces include, 2 LifeFitness elliptical trainers, 2 LifeFitness treadmills, 1 LifeFitness recumbent bike, and 1 LifeFitness Lifecycle upright bike. Free weight area from 5lb to 50lb with benches, mirrors (coming soon) and med balls.
