Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Photo by Rick Lee.
Mylan Park Aquatic Center
Fitness and fun collide at the new Aquatic Center at Mylan
Park in Morgantown. This state-of-the-art, 90,000-square-
foot facility accommodates various water-related activities
for people of all ages. It houses a community pool, outdoor
splash pad, Olympic-sized 50-meter competitive pool, dive
pools, fitness center, locker rooms, concessions and multi-
purpose classrooms.
Perfect for both family fun and individual use, the six-lane
community pool and outdoor splash pad offer a variety of
water play features, including six water slides.
At the center of cultural activities in the Mountain State lies
the newly renovated and modernized Charleston Coliseum
& Convention Center, which now houses expanded and
additional meeting space, refurbished exhibit space and
a new ballroom, catering kitchen and digital way-finding
stations.
With an 8,000-square-foot atrium overlooking the Elk
River and upgraded meeting areas, the center can now
accommodate large conferences for various industries. All 25
meeting rooms are outfitted with state-of-the-art audiovisual
equipment, flexible meeting configurations, digital screens and
LCD projectors or smart TVs. The renovation, completed by
BBL Carlton and ZMM Architects & Engineers, also included
elements of West Virginia’s natural beauty into the architecture
by using angular facing walls to reflect the cut rock faces that
can be seen while driving on major interstates in the state.
Photo by ZMM Architects & Engineers.
Photo by Mylan Park.
Offering a truly dynamic fitness experience, members can
enjoy a 1,600-square-foot fitness room with cardio and
functional equipment, dual selectorized stations, free
weights and stretching areas. At the center, the public can
participate in private, semi-private and group swim classes.
Featuring the Morgantown area’s first Olympic-sized
swimming pool, where up to 1,500 spectators can gather
to cheer on West Virginia University’s swim teams, the
facility is able to provide a wide range of experiences to
its guests. When there are not swim meets or practices in
progress, the competitive pool and diving well are open
for members to enjoy.
Photo by Mylan Park.
The modernization of the center is not only reflected in its
appearance but in its mission to create, implement and
enforce policies that minimize its impact on the environment.
Of the $100 million spent on the renovation, $28 million
was used to purchase new HVAC and mechanical systems,
resulting in increased energy efficiency.
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