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West Virginia
Charleston
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Charleston Dog Park. Small designated
dog park. This small, well maintained, fenced and double gated dog park with
two park benches is possibly the only one in West Virginia at this time. It
encompasses one typical- size city lot on a major street downtown. Hours are
from dawn to dusk (no lights). No regular water supply is available inside
the fence at this time, but a neighbor allows use of her outside spigot to
fill the various bowls that are inside the fence and I understand that some
people would like to see a fountain installed. I also understand that some
individuals have occasionally provided small donations to her for this
kindness, and I am quite sure that is appreciated. There are bags and trash
containers provided for clean- up. The rules note that choke chains are not
permitted, though when I noted this (my large Lab mix wears one due to her
size and the fact that she pulls on the leash), I was told that it was not a
big deal. I recommend not wearing the choke chain on this occasion, and will
not do so myself the next time. The surrounding neighborhood isn't the best,
but the facility is spotlessly maintained and has a lot to offer. Another
caveat: my puppy was able to slip out between pickets in the wrought iron-
style fence, so small dogs may require extra vigilance. Otherwise, this
location may be Charleston's best kept secret.
Location: Washington Street just blocks from the
Capitol. Directions: Get off of I- 77 at exit 99 (exit for the
Capitol) and go strait until you reach Washington St. Turn Rt. on Washington
and begin looking on your right. About five blocks from the turn, the dog
park in on the right, with limited parking behind it. (Thank you Jennifer
St. Clair)
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North Charleston Dog Park.
Nice park, similar to the park on Washington St. Good
sized park run by the city, same rules as Washington St. park.
Slightly smaller than the other park, but has more grass and less
mud. Located next to the North
Charleston Community Center. Location: 7th Avenue. Directions:
Mapquest directions to community center.
Located near Patrick Street and the American Legion baseball field.
(Thank you Joseph Walton)
Hurricane
Morgantown
- Stanley's Spot. Morgantown, WV Dog Park.
This wonderful spot off High Street in Morgantown offers two separate
fenced-in dog parks- one for Big Rover and one for Lil Rover.... beautiful!
Recently, a roofed picnic table was added with the two other tables, along
with a couple metal benches... Many visitors... Often we take our two to find
20-25 dogs already playing! Location: Off Spruce Street, near the Morgantown
Beauty College. (Thank you Andrew and Nancy Starsick)
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