Did you know that one of the ten best playgrounds in America is a playground right here at a park in West Virginia? That’s according to Child Magazine, which puts Ritter Park playground in Huntington, West Virginia on their Best American Parks list. With its unique design and forest theme, we have to agree: Ritter Park is definitely the best playground in West Virginia!
Tucked away in Huntington, West Virginia, Ritter Park has been named a Great American Public Space by the American Planning Association. And that’s exactly what it is.
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With beautiful old stonework, shaded hiking trails through the forest, an acclaimed rose garden that is beautiful year round but especially showy in June, a dog park, tennis courts, and more, Ritter Park is one of Huntington’s amazing attractions.
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And all that’s not to mention one of the best features of the whole place: Ritter Park’s nationally recognized playground!
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Considered one of America’s best playgrounds by Child Magazine and featured in Architecture and Landscape Architecture magazines, the Ritter Park playground truly is the best of the best.
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Unique design. Forest Theme. Tunnels, slides, walkways, shelters, bridges. This is the stuff of childhood dreams!
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Have you taken the kids in your life for a day spent exploring all the amazing amenities Ritter Park has to offer? How did they like the playground?
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To learn more about this fantastic attraction on the south side of Huntington, West Virginia, check out Ritter Park on the City of Huntington’s website. The playground is located in the northeast quadrant of the park, at 1326 12th Street. And after a fun day spent at the park, fill up with a burger and a root beer float from another one of Huntington’s best, most favorite attractions: Frostop Drive-In.
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Address: Ritter Park (playground), 1326 12th St, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
