Elk River Park.

Charleston, W. Va., City Code § 82-127

in effect

Sec. 82-127. - Elk River Park. (1) Findings of fact. It is hereby found, determined and declared as findings of fact by the council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, that there is presently a shortage of parks and recreation facilities in the City of Charleston; that due to the recent federal interstate construction along Elk River, it is in the best interest of the city and its citizens to preserve the esthetic and ecological integrity and character of the area adjacent to the federal interstate highway and Elk River; that the establishment of parks and recreational facilities along rivers within a municipality is an economic asset to the city and surrounding community; that in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the city, its residents and citizens, it is hereby declared that it is in the best interests of the City of Charleston to establish a city park along Elk River between Pennsylvania Avenue and Elk River on property presently owned, leased or hereinafter acquired or leased by the City of Charleston. (2) Establishment of park. Pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code, Ch. 8, and the Charter of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, there is hereby established by the council of the City of Charleston a park hereinafter known as the "Elk River Park", which park is to consist of all property currently owned, leased or hereinafter acquired or leased by the city, which is located in the area bounded and described as follows: All streets, alleys, easements, right-of-way, lots or parcels of land bounded by the Kanawha Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Street, West, and Elk River. (Bill No. 7166, § 2, 1-17-2006)

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_S82-127ELRIPAFetched: 11/7/2026