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Parks in Charleston, WV

27 parks in Charleston, Kanawha County · Data as of 10/26/2026

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Parks in Charleston at a glance

  • There are 27 parks in Charleston, or roughly one for every 1,756 people.
  • Per person, that is 45% above the West Virginia average (3.9 per 10,000).
  • It has more parks than any other city in West Virginia.
  • The largest group is Local Park (70%), ahead of State Park and Dog Park.
  • Close by, South Charleston (10), St. Albans (9) and Nitro (5) have parks as well.

Parks in Charleston

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Frequently asked questions

How many parks are in Charleston, WV?
There are 27 parks in Charleston as of 10/26/2026, including 19 local parks, 6 State parks, 1 dog park.