Ritter Park Picnic Shelter

Huntington's most popular 5K Run and Walk returns for a 12th year on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at 9:00 am. As in previous years, the race starts at the Ritter Park picnic shelter and winds its way through the park to the Memorial Arch at 7th Street West. Sign up today!! For the 12th straight... View Article

Tree(t) yourself to an afternoon of relaxation with the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District as we hammock in the Park together! We would love to see people of all ages get together to “hang” out in a rainbow of hammocks around Ritter Park. Even if you don’t have a hammock, bring a blanket and... View Article

The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District is celebrating inclusion by hosting an outdoor showing of the hit movie Wonder Friday, August 10! Bring your chairs or blankets and join... View Article

Don’t be a Grinch! There’s only six months left until Christmas. The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District is excited to celebrate Christmas in July at Ritter Park. Christmas in July encourages people of all ages to get in the Christmas spirit a little early! This event will kick off with an arts & crafts... View Article

Huntington Pride is back for its second year and will be BIGGER and BETTER! This year, a cookout style buffet will be catered and provided FREE thanks to generous community sponsors like our lead sponsor, Marshall University! This year will also feature vendors and exhibitors, more games, entertainment and FUN for all ages.

Make way for some ogre-sized kid-friendly fun! The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District and Huntington Area Regional Theater will host Shrek & Fiona’s Swamp Carnival at the New Picnic... View Article

The Easter Bunny is on his way back to Ritter Park for the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District’s Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Join us on March 31 at noon for an Easter Egg Hunt of epic proportions, with over 20,000 eggs! The Hunt starts promptly at noon so don’t be late! We don’t want you... View Article

Start the New Year off right in Ritter Park at the HIMG New Year’s 5K Run/Walk! HIMG and Healthy Tri-State are teaming up with the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District to deliver your first opportunity to fulfill those New Year’s resolutions for a healthier, happier 2018! The HIMG New Year’s 5K Run/Walk will begin... View Article

Huntington's most popular 5K Run and Walk returns for an 11th year on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 9:00 am. As in previous years, the race starts at the Ritter Park picnic shelter and winds its way through the park to the Memorial Arch at 7th Street West. Sign up today!! For the 11th straight... View Article