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St. Albans parks and rec announces pickleball courts, haunted trail attendance and holiday events
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Summary
Mayor Scott James and Parks & Recreation staff described upgrades — new pickleball courts at Ordnance Park and at McKinley — and outlined upcoming events including Trunk or Treat, two car shows, Crawl‑o‑ween, tree lighting (Dec. 5) and the Christmas parade (Dec. 6); Festival of Lights begins the Friday after Thanksgiving.
St. Albans Mayor Scott James and Parks & Recreation staff announced facility improvements and a calendar of seasonal events on the city's podcast.
Facilities and programming - Ordnance Park: Mayor James said crews completed fence installation and that one tennis court will be redone and two new pickleball courts installed "by the end of this month or early mid next month," pending final work by contractors. He credited Parks & Rec staff for the retrofit work. - McKinley campus: Officials are evaluating portable pickleball courts for daytime use at the gym and converting back‑lot tennis courts to pickleball. James also mentioned interest in archery programming and that the outdoor field would be available for community use.
Festival and seasonal events (dates and key details) - Trunk or Treat at Maranatha: Saturday, Oct. 25, 3–5 p.m.; vendors can register at saparkswv.com/trunkortreat. - Crawl‑o‑ween (Old Main): Saturday, Oct. 25, 7–11 p.m.; tickets available at givebutter.com/crawloween20five, with a $25 ticket that includes event cup and two prize entries and a $10 ticket that includes one prize entry. The event will feature a live DJ, costume contests and adult beverages sold by participating vendors. - Two car shows (Oct. 25): St. Albans FOP cruise‑in at the police department, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; a memorial cruise at the Loop, 2–6 p.m. - Haunted Trail: Parks & Rec volunteers staged a four‑night Haunted Trail; organizers estimated attendance in the thousands across the four nights. - Tree lighting and market (Old Main): Friday, Dec. 5. A Christmas market will run 4–7 p.m.; tree lighting at 6 p.m. Performances from the St. Albans children's choir and local dance troupes, Santa and additional children's surprises were announced. - Christmas parade: Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.; parade sign‑up at saintalbanswv.com/christmas. - Festival of Lights: Opens the Friday after Thanksgiving; drive‑through display will operate nightly, generally 6–9 p.m., with a walkthrough and hayrides on select nights.
Why it matters: The new courts and expanded use of McKinley gym space increase recreational options for residents and visitors. The festival and holiday schedule is intended to boost community engagement and local business activity during the fall and winter seasons.
Ending Parks & Rec staff and volunteers are coordinating logistics and vendor registration; residents can find event details and registration information on the city website.
