Point Park, Parkersburg
- Riverfront city park
- Regional draw
- Parkersburg
Point Park in Parkersburg overlooks the meeting of the Little Kanawha and Ohio rivers.
Its waterfront setting connects river views with the transport history that helped shape the city.
The photograph looks toward a river bridge from the park area. Check current city notices for access, flooding or event changes before arriving. Stay on designated public paths and respect barriers along the water. Boat operations and special activities have separate arrangements, and a park visit does not provide access to bridge structures, working docks or unsafe riverbanks.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 2.5. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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