Ruffner Memorial Park.
Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 82-123
in effectSec. 82-123. - Ruffner Memorial Park.
(a) Establishment. By deed dated February 12, 1831, Daniel Ruffner conveyed to the city a certain parcel of land located on what now is called Kanawha Boulevard, which is commonly known as "Ruffner Memorial Park." A description of the property can be found in the office of the clerk of the county court in deed book H, at page 3.
(b) Misconduct. In order to protect and preserve the property, peace, order, tranquility and the historical significance of Ruffner Memorial Park, it shall be unlawful for any person to drink beer or alcoholic beverages, to litter or dispose of any trash or other material other than in the proper trash containers located inside Ruffner Memorial Park, play games or sports or ride bicycles or other vehicles on the grass portion of Ruffner Memorial Park, to lounge or sit on any of the monuments or to make loud noises that disturb the peace and tranquility of the area in or surrounding Ruffner Memorial Park.
(c) Hours. In order to protect and preserve the property, safety, peace, order and tranquility of the Ruffner Memorial Park and the adjacent residential area, the park shall be closed to the public between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(Code 1975, § 19-8.2)
Source: City of Charleston, West Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wv/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH82PARE_ARTIVPUUSPAREFA_S82-123RUMEPAFetched: 11/7/2026