The best parks & outdoor spots in Kanawha County

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Meadowood Park (opens in a new tab)

292 Pettigrew Ln · St Albans

Whether you want an easy walk or a legit paddle, Meadowood Park has 6 hiking trails, a wetland nature loop, and two kayak launches that…

Whether you want an easy walk or a legit paddle, Meadowood Park has 6 hiking trails, a wetland nature loop, and two kayak launches that feed into the 88-mile Coal River Flatwater Trail. Toss in Pettigrew Lake fishing, a new playground, and the Mountaineer Mile... you’ve got options.

From the Nitro newsletter, October 12, 2026

Ridenour Memorial Park (opens in a new tab)

402 Ridenour Park Ln S · Nitro

Ridenour Memorial Park lines up a calm stretch of Ridenour Lake along with shelter and gazebo rentals for birthdays, reunions, or a low-key…

Ridenour Memorial Park lines up a calm stretch of Ridenour Lake along with shelter and gazebo rentals for birthdays, reunions, or a low-key Sunday hangout. Check the Friends of Ridenour page for updates and ways to pitch in, then enjoy some quiet time without leaving town.

From the Nitro newsletter, October 10, 2026

St. Albans City Park (opens in a new tab)

931 Observatory Dr · St Albans

St. Albans City Park has the stuff locals actually use, from hiking trails and disc golf to fields for pickup games and kid-approved…

St. Albans City Park has the stuff locals actually use, from hiking trails and disc golf to fields for pickup games and kid-approved playgrounds. October brings the Haunted Trail on Oct 9, 10, 16, 17, plus a Free Family Fall Festival on Oct 17, 2026.

From the Nitro newsletter, October 8, 2026

Coonskin Park (opens in a new tab)

375 Henry C Hoppy Shores Dr · Charleston

Coonskin Park packs more than a thousand acres of woods with hiking and biking trails, an Olympic size pool, disc golf, pickleball and…

Coonskin Park packs more than a thousand acres of woods with hiking and biking trails, an Olympic size pool, disc golf, pickleball and tennis courts, a fishing pond, a skating park and roomy picnic shelters. This week, grab a quick round on the par 3 short course or wander Herscher Lake.

From the Charleston newsletter, October 18, 2026