Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (5.7 km2) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. This state park lies near the foremost tip of the panhandle, in Hancock County. This is the only state park in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt.[3]
2 Campers' Cabins (Sleep 5 and have electricity and lights)
4 yurts (2 sleep two persons and 2 sleep 5 persons)
Group camp (11 cabins can host up to a 112-person group)
Picnic area with 2 shelters (1 with limited electricity)
Picnic shelter at miniature golf area with electricity
Picnic shelter at swimming pool with electricity
Swimming pool with 182-ft (55 m) water slide
Miniature golf
Boat rentals
Hiking trails
Basketball and volleyball courts
Playground
Accessibilityedit
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible.[4] The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.
Foundationedit
Cascades along the main park road.
The Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation was established in the 1990s by citizens of Hancock County to raise funds for the improvement of the park. Over the years, foundation funding has been used for numerous park improvements including a new maintenance building, playground equipment, picnic shelters, and flag poles.
^Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006 July 20, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
External linksedit
Official website
January 01, 1970
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