Part moat. Part boat. That’s what you’ll find (much to the delight of children young and old) at the Tug Boat Depot, a river-themed (and riverfront-perched) playground and park in Star City, West Virginia.

Located right along the Monongahela River at the Caperton Trail, Tug Boat Depot forms one part of the Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, West Virginia.
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The same park also includes the impressive John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Park, a tribute to both JFK and to children.
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With multiple levels, slides, climbing walls, monkey bars, swings, tunnels, a xylophone and other instruments, and more, Tug Boat Depot is a delightful spot for kids of all ages. 
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Designed for children ages two to twelve years old, the playground equipment at Tug Boat Depot is made out of boards that are actually recycled plastic!
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The park as a whole is well maintained and the nearby public restrooms are clean.
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Plus, since it fronts the Mon River not far from the Star City Bridge, visitors to this park also enjoy the added perk of a front-row seat to all the river activity that occurs along these waters throughout any given day: boats, barges, traffic on the bridge, water birds and other wildlife, and more.
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What an epic combination -- a super fun spot to run and play AND a great spot to simply sit and watch the world go by!
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Have you ever spent time strolling through the Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, West Virginia? Have you taken any young friends to play at the river themed Tug Boat Depot playground nearby? Then you already know that even though it’s small, this little playground is one of the best, most beloved parks for kids in the state! Learn more about visiting Star City, West Virginia and Tug Boat Depot at the Mon River Towns website. And while you’re here, don’t miss the chance to check out more of the award-winning Mon River Trail network.

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