Editing Mineral County, West Virginia (section)

==Parks and public recreational attractions==
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===Larenim Park===
Owned by Mineral County, the park size is {{convert|365|acre|km2}}. Includes two pavilions with 10 tables, an [[amphitheater]] with [[seating capacity]] of 600. One Little League field and one softball field. Fishing Areas; two flood control dams stocked by WVDNR, {{convert|5|and|2.5|acre|m2}}. All {{convert|365|acre|km2}} are open to public hunting by permit. Approximately 5 miles of trails. An arboretum is under construction at Larenim to include a Shale Barrens Conservancy. Larenim Park is also home to the local theater group, McNeill's Rangers.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Eastep |first1=Alan |title=Mineral County, WV Parks & Recreation - BEST West Virginia Places to Picnic Guide |url=http://www.alanskitchen.com/PICNICKING/State_Sites/WV/01-25/010-WV_Places_Picnic.html |website=www.alanskitchen.com |access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Burnett |first1=JoAnn |title=Apple Alley Players {{!}} Welcome |url=http://applealleyplayers.com/about.html |website=applealleyplayers.com |access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref>

===Barnum Whitewater Area===
Owned by Mineral County with size of approximately {{convert|40|acre|m2}}. Includes {{convert|4|mi|km|spell=in}} of rail/trail. This area has approximately {{convert|1|mi|km|adj=on}} of river frontage on the North Branch of the [[Potomac River]] below Jennings Randolph Lake, along the old [[Western Maryland Railway]] right-of-way. It is one of the best trout streams in West Virginia and also provides {{convert|7|mi|km|spell=in}} of whitewater rafting and canoeing for the entire family to enjoy. Public hunting permitted on surrounding state lands.

===MINCO Park===
Owned by [[Mineral County Schools]], MINCO Park's size is {{convert|13.5|acre|m2}}. Its facilities include two pavilions with 50 picnic tables, nine cabins, a dining field, a chapel, meeting room, and bath/shower facilities.

===Van Myra Campground===
Owned by the State of West Virginia and leased by Mineral County, the campground area is {{convert|10|acre|m2}}. Three picnic tables, four mini-pavilions, and picnic area only comprise this facility.

===Dam Site #21===
Owned by Mineral County, {{convert|178|acre|km2}}, with no facilities. Fishing {{convert|10|acre|m2}} flood control dam.

===Jennings Randolph Lake===
[[Jennings Randolph Lake]], named for Senator [[Jennings Randolph]]. The lake was originally named Bloomington Lake. The lake was constructed in 1981 on top of the town of [[Shaw, West Virginia]] by the [[United States Army Corps of Engineers]]. The lake is located near [[Elk Garden]]. The lake offers extensive recreational opportunity with its {{convert|952|acre|km2}} and more than {{convert|13|mi|km}} of shoreline. Howell Run Picnic Area overlooks the lake and contains 40 picnic sites, two pavilions, a playground and vault toilets. The Howell Run Boat Launch consists of a two lane concrete ramp. the Robert W. Craig Campground is situated on a high ridge overlooking the dam site and features 87 campsites, potable water, hot showers, vault toilets and a playground. A 3/4 mile long interpretive trail has been developed in the area. The West Virginia Overlook area contains a two tier Visitor Center. Waffle Rock, a unique natural rock formation, can also be viewed from the Overlook.[https://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/Dams-Recreation/Jennings-Randolph-Lake/mibextid/Zxz2cZ/]

===Golf courses===
*''Polish Pines'' – Privately owned, nine holes, Club House
*''Mill Creek'' – Privately owned, nine holes, Club House

=== Libraries ===
Mineral County is home to the Keyser-Mineral County public library. It was a product of the Works Progress Administration and opened in 1937. In 1962 in moved to a larger location, in the building formerly occupied by the Farmers and Merchants bank. The library is funded by the West Virginia Library Commission, Mineral County Court, and Keyser City Council. In addition to the main branch in Keyser, the library also has branches in Burlington and Fort Ashby.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us – Keyser Public Library|url=http://keyser.lib.wv.us/index.php/about-us/|access-date=October 24, 2020|language=en-US}}</ref>

There is also the Piedmont Public Library that is a County United Way agency. The library is funded by County United Way and West Virginia Library Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Piedmont Public Library |url=https://piedmont.lib.wv.us/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ |access-date=April 16, 2023 |website=piedmont.lib.wv.us}}</ref>