You’re cruising smoothly along the Midland Trail, enjoying a beautiful, historic road trip on one of the oldest routes in West Virginia. You suddenly realize that you need a stretch break (or bathroom break or sanity saving break). You’re near the town of Hurricane, West Virginia. Bingo! The City of Hurricane Bridge Park is just the stop for you.
Lots of space to roam (fifty whole acres). Walking trails. Athletic fields. A pickleball court. Shelters.
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And, star of the show, at least for the under-a-certain-age crowd, is the playground. Welcome to the City of Hurricane Bridge Park, located along the Midland Trail less than a mile north of where it intersects with U.S. Highway 60 in Hurricane, West Virginia.
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And about that playground – it’s not just any playground. It’s a brand new, state-of-the-art playground with equipment that looks more like something out of a storybook frontier village than a typical park play area.
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Just imagine the fun scenarios your creative youngsters will dream up as they clamber through this playset! It’s fodder for the imagination, for sure.
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Are they Native Americans, spying out the new English fort? Are they some of the earliest European pioneers to this area of the rugged Appalachian Mountains? Are they compatriots of the historical, legendary West Virginia residents Daniel Boone or Anne Bailey? Do they meet wolves? Panthers? Bison?
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So many possibilities, with swings and a slide or two or three thrown in for good measure.
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And like we said before, as amazing as the playground feature is, the City of Hurricane Bridge Park is more than just a fun place for kids to play. It’s also a great place for athletes, hikers, pickleball lovers, picnickers, and more!
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Have you ever visited this charming, whimsical, straight from a storybook park? Check out the City of Hurricane Bridge Park next time you’re in this area of West Virginia! And then top off your stop with a hotdog from nearby local favorite, Farley’s Famous Hotdogs.
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Address: City of Hurricane - Bridge Park, Midland Trail, Hurricane, WV 25526, USA
