Travel Guide to Oglebay Park Wheeling, WV

Getting There

• Public Transit

  If you're starting from the Wheeling City Center, walk to the nearest bus stop located at 14th Street and Market Street. Take the Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority (OVRTA) bus route that goes towards Oglebay Park. Be sure to check the bus schedule, as services may vary. The bus will take you close to the entrance of Oglebay Park. Once you disembark, follow the signs to the park entrance, which is just a short walk from the bus stop.

• Bicycle

  From downtown Wheeling, rent a bicycle from a local bike-sharing service. Head north on Market Street until you reach 16th Street. Turn left on 16th Street and continue straight until you reach the intersection with National Road (US-40). Turn right onto National Road and follow the signs directing you towards Oglebay Park. The park is approximately a 3-mile ride from downtown, and the route consists of mostly flat terrain, making it a pleasant bike ride.

• Walking

  To walk to Oglebay Park from downtown Wheeling, start at the intersection of 14th Street and Market Street. Head north on Market Street and continue until you hit 16th Street. Turn left on 16th Street and walk until you reach National Road (US-40). Turn right onto National Road and continue walking, following the signs for Oglebay Park. The total walking distance is about 3 miles and should take approximately 1 hour. Be sure to watch for traffic as you walk along National Road.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer not to walk or take public transit, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride to 'Oglebay Park, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003'. The drivers are familiar with the area and will take you directly to the entrance of the park, which is about 3 miles from downtown Wheeling.