Nestled amidst the beauty of West Virginia's mountains, Oglebay offers 1700 acres of relaxation and recreation.

Choose from dozens of activities to please a variety of discriminating tastes - from the state’s only accredited zoo, to outdoor adventures including golf, tennis, and horseback riding.

Schenk Lake at Oglebay offers pedal boats, fishing and the magnificent Cascading Waters, a 150 foot fountain choreographed to lights and music. A miniature golf course and playground can be found adjacent to the lake.

In addition to the golf course at the Crispin Center, there’s a large outdoor pool and 10 Har-Tru tennis courts.

Oglebay offers seasonal camps for youngsters that are both fun and educational, special packages for motorcoach groups and miles of paved walking and jogging trails.

Many of the recreational amenities at Oglebay are offered year round, weather permitting - including golf on the Crispin Course - but the winter months bring additional possibilities for outdoor fun at the Oglebay Ski Area. The Ski and Snowboard area at Oglebay features a triple chairlift, extensive snowmaking, and, rental skis, snowboards and boots.

Affordably priced packages that include many of Oglebay’s activities are offered throughout the year. Check out our rates & specials page for the latest deals.

Those interested in spending the entire day participating in multiple activities may want to purchase an activity band, which allows access to many of the fun things Oglebay has to offer.