Tomlinson Run State Park
{{Short description|State park in Hancock County, West Virginia}}
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| location = Hancock, West Virginia, United States
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| established = 1935Date taken from signage at park on 2008-06-15.
| named_for = Tomlinson Run, tributary of Ohio River
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| governing_body = West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
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Tomlinson Run State Park sits on {{convert|1398|acre|km2|1}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com/accommodations.html |title=Tomlinson Run State Park accommodations web page |access-date=September 3, 2006 |archive-date=August 10, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060810182059/http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com/accommodations.html |url-status=live }}
The park features a lake and several ponds, totaling {{convert|33|acre}}, for fishing and boating.
Features
- 54 camp sites (33 with electrical hookup)
- 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
Accessibility
Accessibility for the disabled was assessed by West Virginia University. The assessment found the park to be generally accessible.[http://www.cedwvu.org/programs/realchoice/recreation/ Guide to Accessible Recreation and Travel in WV, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities web site, accessed July 31, 2006] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060720230618/http://www.cedwvu.org/programs/realchoice/recreation/ |date=July 20, 2006 }} The 2005 assessment found an issue with accessibility signage.
Foundation
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.
See also
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External links
- {{Official website|https://wvstateparks.com/park/tomlinson-run-state-park/}}
{{Protected areas of West Virginia}}
{{Northern Panhandle of West Virginia}}
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Category:State parks of West Virginia
Category:Protected areas of Hancock County, West Virginia
Category:Protected areas established in 1935
Category:Campgrounds in West Virginia