Elkins Park & Recreation Commission The Elkins Park & Recreation Commission provides year round opportunities with their recreation programs and facilities. The nine acre City Park was deeded to the City in 1893 by Henry Gassaway Davis and his wife Kate. Located near downtown Elkins, this park has become the hub of all summer activities. There are picnic sites, pavilions, horseshoe pits, and a basketball and volleyball court, along with playground equipment and many other park amenities. Commission Members: Dick Harvey, President 102 White Oak Lane Elkins, WV March 1, 2008 - 6 year term Mike Kerns 103 Southview drive Elkins, WV March 1, 2010 - 6 year term Rob Nestor P.O. Box 2815 Elkins, WV March 1, 2012 - 6 year term John Sainato 300 Center Street Elkins, WV March 1, 2013 - 6 year term Robert N. Beckwith, Council Representative 136 Vector Drive Elkins, WV April 1, 2008 - 1 year term Riverbend Park consists of 19 acres surrounded by the Tygart Valley River. Presently Riverbend Park has two little league fields, (one lighted) a regulation soccer field, a jogging and walking trail, a pavilion and picnic sites. Soon to be built will be a foot bridge over the Tygart River to connect 37 acres in Glendale, for additional recreational activities.   Bluegrass Park houses one of the nicest ballfields in the area. The Robin Harvey Memorial Baseball field is used heavily from Spring to Fall. This is the home field for the Babe Ruth League, American Legion and Elkins High School baseball teams. Over 100 games a year are played here. Elkins City Park 9 acres 3 pavilions River Bend Park 22 acres 2 pavilions Bluegrass Park 4 acres 1 pavilion Davis Street Park 1/2 acre 1 pavilion Glendale Park 36 acres Reservations for pavilions can be made by calling the Parks Commission at (304) 636-3960. Pavilion Reservation Request forms are available. Pavilions available for rent are: Reverbend Park: • Large-$20.00 Weekday, $25 Weekend (no electricity) • Small-$15.00 Weekday, $20 Weekend (no electricity) Bluegrass Park: • $15.00 Day (no electricity) Davis Street Park: • $15.00 Day (no electricity)   Elkins City Park: • Large Pavilion:      $30.00 half Weekday   $60.00 Full Weekday   $50.00 Weekend   • Small Pavilion:   $20.00 half Weekday   $35.00 Full Weekday   $35.00 Weekend   • Sycamore Street Pavilion:    $30.00 half Weekday   $35.00 Full Weekday   $35.00 Weekend   Prices cover events up to 150 people Elkins City Council Parks Committee Robert N. Beckwith, Chairman Robert A.Woolwine, Council Member Karen L. Wilmoth, Council Member   Elkins Parks & Recreations Phone: 304.636.3960 Office Hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.   Director: Phil Gainer Assistant Director: Sam Severino 15 Seasonal Employees