The best parks & outdoor spots in Wheeling

Oglebay Foundation channels 100% of every gift back into Oglebay and Wheeling Park, fueling projects from splash and spray fun to new adventures and wellness programming. If you love pickleball, the Good Zoo, golf, or just a quiet walk, this is how locals keep it all blooming.

From the Wheeling newsletter, November 5, 2026

Sixteen acres of fountains, winding brick paths, and season-long color make Oglebay Park Resort Bissonnette Gardens the kind of spot you wander for a minute and stay an hour. Catch tulips and daffodils in spring, mums in fall, and the Miss West Virginia bronze near the greenhouse for a fun photo stop.

From the Wheeling newsletter, October 21, 2026

If you like your fresh air with a side of frontier lore, Tunnel Green is a historic B&O railroad tunnel beside the storied Wetzel's Cave, home to one of Wheeling’s favorite legends. A small, no-fuss stop that turns a simple outing into a quick history fix.

From the Wheeling newsletter, October 28, 2026

Churchview Farm turns hyper seasonal harvests into intimate chef dinners and engaging workshops that actually teach you something. Tickets help fund zero cost community education, and with new events from favorite chef partners dropping soon, keep an eye this week, join the workshare, or just come hungry.

From the Ellwood City newsletter, October 16, 2026

Relaxed area featuring hiking trails, a zoo and a golf course, plus tennis courts, pools and mini golf.

Year-round festivals & live entertainment draw crowds to this riverfront park along a bike trail.

Expansive, family-friendly park with serene gardens plus a variety of indoor & outdoor activities.