About Us
About Us
Calhoun County Park was created during the 1980’s and is located three and one-half miles south of Grantsville, WV on Route 16. The Park is maintained and operated by a volunteer Board of Directors with members appointed by the Calhoun County Commission. There are approximately 200 acres of land available to the public for recreation and enjoyment. Within the Park there are a number of features such as a walking/bicycling trail, ball field, volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds, geocaching, picnic shelters, 5 ponds, community building, historical village, stargazing “dark sky site”, and camping.
Boy Scout Troop #39, Grantsville, WV, has been involved with Calhoun County Park since the park’s establishment. At the start, scout members helped with clearing roads and trails along with erecting structures. Through the years the scouts held regular activities and outings within the park. As part of their requirements to obtain Eagle Scout status, scouts have completed projects toward beautification and upgrades of features in the park.
Calhoun County Middle/High School Cross-Country Team utilizes the trail within the park for practicing and hosting cross-country meets. The 3.2 mile walking trail serves as a safe and appropriate area, and is precisely the length necessary for a 5k race.
Park Hours
The park is always open except for a special occasion or event which requires closing of the gate.
Park Map
Calhoun County Park Map Printable PDF
General Rules
Articles
Articles
From West Virginia Tourism
10/09/2017: Sleep Under The Stars! The East Coast’s Finest Stargazing
From Only In Your State
02/9/2017: 9 Amazing Places To Stay Overnight In West Virginia Without Breaking The Bank
From the Hur Herald
05/03/2019: Update: Darkness Has Fallen On Calhoun’s Dark Skies Project
04/27/2019: Calhoun Park is Pristine Jewel – Offers Dozens Of Opportunities, Take A Tour
04/07/2019: Northern Lights Photographed At Calhoun Park
02/05/2019: Most Fantastical Photo Ever From Calhoun Park
02/03/2019: Sagittarius Seen From Calhoun Park’s Dark Skies
01/23/2019: The Universe From Calhoun Sod – Pondering The Distant Stars, Astronomer Dave Miller
12/05/2018: 2005 – Hur’s Blacksmith Shop Off To County Park
11/30/2018: “Bye Gracious Alive, There Goes My Blacksmith Shop” – Uncle Charley Would Say
11/27/2018: “Christmas In The Village” – A Joyous Community Celebration
10/13/2018: The Flaming Star Nebula – Calhoun Parks Dark Skies
08/15/2018: The Dark Brings Astronomers To Calhoun – “It’s A Special Place”
07/22/2018: Fairy Dancing Circles At County Park – Mushrooms Springing During Moist Summer
05/22/2018: Several Hundred Enjoy Dark Skies Fun Night
04/17/2018: Calhoun County Officals Reaching for Stars with Park Improvements
04/15/2018: Northern Lights Photographed at Calhoun Park
03/08/2018: Most Fantastical Photo Ever From Calhoun Park
03/05/2018: “Spectral” Calhoun Park Photo
02/23/2018: Sagittarius Seen From Calhoun Park’s Dark Skies
12/11/2016: The Dark Brings Astronomers to Calhoun – “It’s A Special Place”
4/11/2016: Dark Skies Planning Group “Doing The Possible”
11/16/2015: Calhoun Park “Reaching for the Stars” – New Development Designs, Stargazing Event
04/03/2015: Calhoun ‘Reaching for the Stars’ – Dark Skies Project Vision Presented
10/28/2014: Calhoun’s Dark Skies – County Could Become Tourist Destination For Astronomers
09/26/2014: Visioning: Reaching for the Stars – Calhoun’s Stargazing Park Moving Ahead
09/20/2014: Calhoun Developing Plans for Star Park – Planners, Astronomers Gather This Weekend
09/20/2014: Calhoun’s Darkness Could Be Worth A Lot of Money
07/13/2014: Dark Skies Stargazing Center at Calhoun Park Moves Forward – “Vision Pretty Big”
05/23/2013: Calhoun NO. 1 For Stargazing – Maps Prove It, “It Took My Breath Away”
04/02/2010: Astronomers Descending on Calhoun Park
08/13/2007: Sky Watchers Return to County Park – Perseid Showers Hit Earth, Watch the Sky
01/28/2007: A Universal Night at Calhoun Park – Stargazers Travel To Sunny Cal
11/17/2001: Meteor Madness at Calhoun Park – Rise Early To See Leonid Display