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About Fries Park

Fries Park was a beloved family picnic destination founded by Gustavus Louis es Gusty Fries in 1892, located in Marrtown near Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. The park featured a dance hall, bowling alley, and expansive picnic grounds that hosted dances, concerts, and other community gatherings through the early 20th century. While the main building has been demolished and the site no longer operates as a venue, Fries Park remains a piece of local history with a cistern and a Cuban Missile Crisis-era bomb shelter still standing as quiet reminders of the past. This page honors the history and helps you discover nearby historical landmarks, accommodations, and dining options for those exploring West Virginia history and the Parkersburg area.

Note: Fries Park is not an active venue; there are no current seating plans, parking facilities, or transit services on site. For history enthusiasts visiting the Marrtown area, consider guided visits to preserved remnants and nearby historic spots. If you like to pair your historical exploration with overnight stays or local meals, we can connect you with affiliate partners for accommodations and dining in the Parkersburg region. We 6ve got you covered with dependable, straightforward options to fit your itinerary.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Marrtown, near Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia
  • Opened: 1892; Closed: 1939
  • Founder: Gustavus Louis "Gusty" Fries
  • Venue type: family picnic park with a dance hall, bowling alley, and picnic grounds
  • Notable events hosted: dances, concerts, a boxing match in 1899, and early beer/crab parties
  • Current status: demolished; main building converted to a house and eventually dismantled; only a cistern and a Cuban Missile Crisis-era bomb shelter remain
  • Seating capacity / seating chart: not applicable (no current seating; park is not an active venue)
  • Parking / transit / nearby hotels: not applicable (site is historic and not in operation)