West Virginia State Parks Foundation

West Virginia State Parks Foundation Love WV State Parks is the Foundation's initiative to protect our parks and forests.

With your support, we can ensure WV State Parks thrive for generations to come. The West Virginia State Parks (Statewide) Foundation Inc., formed in 1998 is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to “preserve, protect, and enhance West Virginia State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails by providing leadership in communication, funding, and advocacy in partnership with individua

l Park Foundations.” Membership in our foundations is made up of park advocates, local leaders, and others who understand the incredible value our park system brings to the state and its continued legacy. Since their inception, state park foundations have contributed more than $ 24 million to projects on WV State Parks, Forest and Rail Trails. The West Virginia State Park system under the purview of the Division of Natural Resources includes 35 state parks, 9 state forests, and 2 rail trails in 35 counties around the state.

Great things happening at Pipestem Resort State Park
06/06/2026

Great things happening at Pipestem Resort State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park has an eventful Saturday planned, including guided hikes and an honoring of a native West Virginian.

Images courtesy of the Watoga State Park Foundation. Seeing a bear at Watoga is a normal occurrence.
06/04/2026

Images courtesy of the Watoga State Park Foundation. Seeing a bear at Watoga is a normal occurrence.

05/27/2026

Did you know the Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation offers Breakfast in the Park Campground on Saturday’s in the summer...
05/26/2026

Did you know the Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation offers Breakfast in the Park Campground on Saturday’s in the summer?

Breakfast at the park starts this Saturday. Don't forget it is cash only. Hope to see you all there 😊 8-12

Huge shout out to the City of Parkersburg and the Blennerhassett State Park Foundation for this great partnership!!
05/25/2026

Huge shout out to the City of Parkersburg and the Blennerhassett State Park Foundation for this great partnership!!

Mayor Tom Joyce was proud to present a $10,000 check to the Blennerhassett Historical Foundation today in support of expanding educational programming and enhancing public access to the Blennerhassett Museum and Island experience.

Blennerhassett Island, Mansion and Museum is one of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s premier historic destinations, welcoming thousands of visitors each year while preserving an important part of our region’s heritage. The City of Parkersburg is proud to support the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote local history, strengthen tourism, and create meaningful educational opportunities for residents, especially the area's youth.

Huge opening for WV State Parks and the Elk River Trail Foundation.
05/17/2026

Huge opening for WV State Parks and the Elk River Trail Foundation.

State Parks officials also announce land purchase that will add 4.3. miles to the trail from Queen Shoals to Clendenin CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia

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