- 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.
The 35TH JUNE JUBILEE was held this past Sunday (June 11th) and it was a great crowd and perfect weather! Hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds!) of people, came to War Memorial Park throughout the day to take part in the different activities, vendors and fun. The Big K’s Car Show (hosted by the Hopper’s Auto Club) had a record number of participants with just under 190 car entries! We want to thank everyone for bringing their family and friends making the event such a 
Here are some photos from the day.
Big K’s Towing, Body Shop & Hauling
We are excited to offer OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS back at Poor House Farm Park. These are FREE to attend and open to all. Bring some chairs or a blanket and claim your spot on the grass with family and friends!
Friday, June 30th: Despicable Me
Poor House Farm Park (233 Almshouse Rd., Martinsburg)
We will have concessions available for purchase (cash only, please) or you can bring your own snacks or even a picnic dinner.
Exciting news! The Gateway Children’s Garden at Ambrose Park will reopen starting MONDAY, JUNE 12TH! There is NO FEE to explore this amazing outdoor facility. The Children’s Garden will be open from June 12 – August 11, 2023 on the schedule below. 
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm
Ambrose Park off Mall Drive in Martinsburg, WV
Free
The Potomac Audubon Society will host their Nature in the Neighborhood program held during open hours at the Children’s Garden on Tuesday, August 8th & Wednesday, August 9th. More details on this coming soon.
The new greens at the War Memorial Park mini-golf course have been installed today, so the course will reopen tomorrow at 11:00am. It’s a great weather week for a round or two of putt-putt with family or friends. 