Harris Riverfront Park

Great view of the River. No transients or anything along that line when I was there. They were still doing some clean up from when the river flooded. Cutting up trees that had been washed up or fallen over. Little bit of silt covering the lower walks but easily walked on. They have two wonderful play grounds, one for younger children and another geared more toward older kids. Was a bit more of a gymnastics type. Don’t forget some bread for the ducks and geese. Plus is the Visitors Center is right across the road with an old train outside and a lot of helpful information on the tri-​state area inside. Why see one without the other.

Want to pick up a hooker? What about score some crystal meth or oxys? This is your place.

It was a sunny early April afternoon when I visited this park. It was obvious people were just getting their boats out for the season because they were all over the place on this weekend afternoon.
There are plenty of trees and flowers. Places for kids to play and parents to gather. We found ourselves a place to just sit by the water and talk about all the things around us.
It was a nice place to relax and take a break from touring the town and Marshall campus.

First of all, I do not suggest going to this park after dark. It can be kind of seedy even in bright daylight, but at night there are issues with unsavory characters wandering the park.
That said, I love hanging out in this park. Yes, it needs some facelifting, but it looks significantly better than most places in Huntington. There’s lots of places to just sit and watch the river. The amphitheater especially has room to lounge in the sun or shade and read a book while watching the barges go on by. I just wish they’d move the ugly stage boat (or make the stage boat look nicer) when it’s not in use.
In the summer, they also have quite a few outdoor concerts of various stripes. I haven’t attended any of these, but I know lots of folks enjoy them!
The flowers here are absolutely gorgeous, whether they be in the huge pots around the flagpoles, or the gardens near the restrooms. There’s also a decent amount of walking space, and lots of benches and picnic tables!
I spent a fair bit of time here in the summer, and I already miss it.