The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Department propelled into the Holiday season with their exciting Operation North Pole event held on December 2nd at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center. Park staff and community members enjoyed the carefully planned activities and crafts that were offered.
From inflatables and lifesize board games to Selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Café with free hot cocoa, cider, and donuts, the center was packed with fun for everyone. One of the most popular make-and-take stations was the advent garland craft where event goers designed a chain link garland with a countdown to Christmas.
With 208 registrants, the event was extremely successful. MBCPR is grateful for its staff that worked diligently to create an event that evoked the true spirit of the season for all the children and families who participated and will continue to offer these exciting recreational experiences in the future.
This program introduces kids to the basics of various sports and activities in a fun environment. It will include soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, t-ball, and tag games. **PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED.**
This program introduces kids to the basics of various sports and activities in a fun environment. It will include soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, t-ball, and tag games. **PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED.**
War Memorial Park remains one of the most frequented parks in Berkeley County. The MBCPR is unwavering in its efforts to maintain and enhance this staple in the community.
During October and November, War Memorial received a new basketball court with fresh concrete pads and freshly painted lines, new backboards, and rims. The youth of the community have already been enjoying it. Tracy Snow, Director of Parks & Maintenance shares,
“At this point, we are ecstatic about the turnout, the kids absolutely love it and have been enjoying it, even as the weather has gotten cooler.”
A fence is set to be put up around the court in late December for the completion of the project. The department is also relining the court at E. Burke Street court during December as well, giving the children and teens even more opportunities to get outside and exercise.
To stay up to date with the improvements and additions to our parks and recreational activities, see our Facebook page.
The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Department is committed to its mission to create positive changes in the community with upgrades and additions to the parks and facilities as well as providing more recreational opportunities.
Recently, the Pier at Poorhouse Farm Park received a complete and total renovation. The project began in September and took a little over a month and half to complete. The bottom boarded path was replaced with natural wood to preserve the same style and ambiance that the previous path did. The handrails, however, were upgraded to a vinyl wood material with a longer lifespan.
Tracy Snow, Director of Parks & Maintenance is excited for the finished product saying,
“It really is beautiful and an amazing upgrade to our Parks.”
The project was so successful that it will be used as a foundation for future park renovation projects.
The pier has been open to the public since November 1st. The MBCPR is excited for the improvements and is anticipating its use through the spring and summer 2024.
Space may be limited in some of these programs, so don’t wait to register.
TinyTots Soccer
For children 3 years of age (and their parents) as of November 4, 2023. $40 per child. Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays from 12:00 – 12:45pm.
For children ages 3 and 4 as of November 4, 2023. (Parent participation required) $40 per child. Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays from 9:45 – 10:35am
For children ages 4 as of the first date of the class $55 per child Mondays, November 6th – December 11th, from 5:15-6:10pm and will be held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gym.
For children ages 5 and 6 as of September 7, 2023 $55 per child Held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gym Mondays, November 6th – December 11th, from 6:15-7:15pm
For children ages 6-10 $30 per child Held at Moose Field (adjacent to the back parking lot of the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center – 273 Woodbury Avenue, Martinsburg WV 25404.) on Sundays, October 15th & 22nd, from 4:00-5:30pm
For children ages 4 – 7 as of November 4, 2023. $40 per child Held at The Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Main Gymnasium on Saturdays, November 4th – 25th, from 10:50-11:50am
For children ages 9-13 as of November 7, 2023. $65 per child. Held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center Quad Gymnasium on Tuesdays, November 7th – 28th, from 6:00-7:15pm
Winter Leagues (Basketball & Futsal) will begin registration on Monday, October 2nd.
🏀 WINTER BASKETBALL & FUTSAL (INDOOR SOCCER) LEAGUES are open for registration!
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ℹ️🏀 BASKETBALL
For the winter season, you can register to play at either the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center in Martinsburg OR at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center in Inwood. *Be sure to select the correct location when registering your child(ren).
Berkeley 2000 Rec Center Leagues: Squirts – ages 6 & 7 as of July 1, 2023, and in 1st or 2nd grade; Boys – ages 8 – 14 as of September 1, 2023. Girls currently enrolled in grades 3-5 for the 2023/2024 school year.
W. Randy Smith Rec Center Leagues: Squirts – ages 6 & 7 as of July 1, 2023, and in 1st or 2nd grade; Boys currently enrolled in grades 3-12 for the 2023/2024 school year; Girls currently enrolled in grades 7 & 8 for the 2023/2024 school year.
💳 Fee: $75 ($85 non-resident) siblings discount of $5.
📍Games will be held at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center in Martinsburg (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) or W. Randy Smith Recreation Center in Inwood, WV (Thursdays & Saturdays), depending on where you choose to register to play. Practices can begin as early as November 27th and the season will beginning the beginning of December. Drafts will be held between November 18-20, depending on division and location. **Please see details during registration and on your emailed receipt for date, time and location specific to your child’s division.
📅 Please note that there are limited spots for each division. The registration deadline is 5:00pm (in-person) and 11:59pm (online) on November 13th or when spots fill in each division whichever comes first after which we will only accept wait-list registrations. A $10 late fee will be added if your child can be placed on a team.
📢 We do not accept player requests for coaches or specific teams.
ℹ️⚽ FUTSAL (INSDOOR SOCCER) is a co-ed league open to ages 6-14; U-8 division – children ages 6 and 7 born between 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2017; U-10 division – children ages 8 and 9 born between 01/01/2014 – 12/31/2015; U-12 division – children ages 10 and 11 born between 01/01/2012 – 12/31/2013; U-15 division – children ages 12 – 14 born between 01/01/2009 – 12/31/2012.
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced, small-sided soccer game that is played across the world. Five a side game which includes one goalkeeper for each side, with a much small field, mostly played indoors and uses a (slightly) different ball. Players will use their skills and creativity to become more decisive in their decision-making during the game. Player development is emphasized and will give the players the skills they need to grow.
💳 Fee: $75 ($85 non-resident) siblings discount of $5.
📍Games will be held on Saturdays at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center (Inwood, WV) and/or if needed, Ramer Center Gymnasium (Martinsburg, WV). Drafts will be held on Saturday, November 18th at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center for registered players in divisions U-10, U-12 & U-15. **Please see details during registration and on your emailed receipt for time specific to your child’s division. The U-8 division does NOT have a draft and you will be contacted by a coach with your team information. 🖥️ Online Registration HERE: https://bit.ly/WinterLeagueRegistrationsONLINE
MARTINSBURG, WV [September11th, 2023] – Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation (MBCPR) announced today that Bob Williams has resigned his position as Executive Director. A search for a new Executive Director will begin immediately. The public will continue to be updated throughout each phase of the search process.
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About Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation: MBCPR is dedicated to providing a variety of recreational activities and events for the community of Martinsburg-Berkeley County. We aim to enhance the quality of life through recreational opportunities, services, and facilities.
MARTINSBURG, WV [August 29, 2023] – Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation (MBCPR) is thrilled to share details about our revamped Summer and Fall Programs. These offerings showcase our continuing commitment to provide our community members with diverse recreational opportunities.
Summer 2023 Programming Highlights:
Extended Summer Adventure Day Camp: MBCPR is proud to announce that our Summer Adventure Day Camp was extended from 8 to 10 weeks, inclusive of Before/After care at no extra fee. Camps were available at both recreation centers, offering up to 10 hours of daily activity.
Girls Volleyball Clinic Success: After our Girls Volleyball Clinic spots were filled in record time, MBCPR responded by offering an additional session at Randy Smith Center, ensuring more of our community members had an opportunity to participate.
Basketball Camp Expansion: Building on the success of 2022’s basketball camps, two additional Basketball Camps were introduced – one at Berkeley 2000 and another at Randy Smith Center.
Enhanced Tennis Camps: Due to their growing popularity, we added more sessions to our Tennis Camp at PO Faulkner that gave more campers the chance to hone their tennis skills.
In total, these enhancements made room for an impressive 439 additional participants to enjoy our summer programs.
Youth League Scheduling Update:
Basketball: The Athletics Division has streamlined our basketball program to three seasons (fall, winter, and spring). Randy Smith Recreation Center will host fall and winter seasons, while Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center will offer winter and spring leagues.
Volleyball Growth: Reflecting the nationwide trend, MBCPR is boosting our youth volleyball activities, offering a fall session at Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center and a spring session at Randy Smith Recreation Center.
Soccer and Futsal: Soccer continues with sessions in both fall and spring at DuPont Soccer Complex. To accommodate more of our athletes and families, we’ve invested in better soccer goals, improved field conditions, and enhanced parking areas. For the winter months, Futsal will be available at Randy Smith Center.
Inline Hockey: Players can look forward to inline hockey twice a year (fall and spring) at Oatesdale Park.
The revisions to our schedule optimize the use of our facilities and evenly distribute activity offerings throughout the county.
“We’re committed to the evolving needs of our community and are excited about these changes,” comments Bob Williams, Executive Director.
Recreations Services Coordinator, Jennifer Justice is excited to continue serving the Berkeley County community stating,
“As our community continues to grow, our department will evaluate and revise our offerings to match the demand and help ensure equal services.”
About Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation: MBCPR is dedicated to providing a variety of recreational activities and events for the community of Martinsburg-Berkeley County. We aim to enhance the quality of life through recreational opportunities, services, and facilities.
Poor House Farm Park / Nature-Based Playground: A site-prep meeting was held at Poor House Farm Park on Wednesday, June 14th. Signs notifying the public of construction work will be posted for caution and work is expected to begin in about 4 weeks. This will include creating a level 42′ x 42′ pad for the Jungle Dome feature (20′ climbing dome structure), the 3′ rise for the zip line feature (two side-by-side seated parallel zip lines for safe and fun play) and surface prep for the parkour play elements. The installation of these features is scheduled for August. We will provide status update posts as things progress.
Rooney Park: 1). The playground surface is currently being prepared as well as the creation of a retaining wall at the site. Installation is expected on or after Labor Day. 2). Nature walking trails are being cut-in at the hillside behind the pavilion. There are two trails: one is on move level ground at the lower area and a more challenging course that goes up the hillside. We hope to have those ready in the next 4-5 weeks. Entrances will be marked. More details and updates to be provided as the projects progress. Use caution in the area at this time as there may be equipment on-site at any given time while these improvements are underway.
All work is estimated and could be affected by inclement weather conditions.
