The “Holiday in the Park” Holiday Drive-Through Lights Display at Parkersburg City Park will be held November 20 through December 30.
Donations to the Holiday in the Park organization are gladly accepted by volunteers each evening. Thank you for your continued support of the organization and event.
The City of Parkersburg will replace the culverts located at the intersection of 26th Street and Garfield Avenue. This work is scheduled to commence on 10/26/21 and should last approximately 2 weeks, weather permitting.
The City Of Parkersburg will be closing the Floodwall opening at Point Park on August 16 from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm for routine installation and inspection. No access will be permitted during this time.
The 2021 Urban Deer Hunt will begin September 4.
The proficiency test will be held Thursday, August 12 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the City Police Range, with permits distributed Friday August 13 at 8:00 AM in the Municipal Building.
A Valid WV Hunting License is REQUIRED to test.
Please see the Application (pdf document) for more information and to apply.
Construction on new ADA sidewalks along Market Street, from 9th street to 10th Street, is slated to begin on Friday, June 11, 2021. Improvements include the installation of new sidewalks, curb cuts, street trees and landscaping elements within the new curb extension (bump-out) features. Bump-outs are designed to encourage slower vehicular speeds, offer increased safety to pedestrians crossing the street while adding stormwater retention properties and street beautification. Work will start each day no earlier than 7:00AM and finish by 7:00PM in accordance with City Ordinance 0-621.
Funding for this project is made possible by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
For questions regarding the construction schedule, please contact the Engineering Division at 304.424.8568. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate the public’s cooperation during the construction project.
With the Annual Parkersburg Fishing Derby scheduled for this Saturday April 17th , the City of Parkersburg will restrict all fishing beginning Thursday April 15th until the conclusion of the derby on Saturday at 1PM.
Beginning at 1PM Saturday both Southwood & City Park ponds will be open to fishing, subject to all State of WV Fishing regulations and subsequent bag and possession limits.
