St. Albans WV Parks & Recreation Dept.

StoryWalk® - St. Albans Nature Trail

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Welcome to StoryWalk®

StoryWalk® is an innovative outdoor reading experience at St. Albans City Park. Along the nature trail, pages from a children’s book are displayed at stations, allowing families to enjoy a story while walking. Designed to promote physical activity, literacy, and family fun, the project initially targets young readers aged 4-7, with plans to add books for older readers in the future.

Join us for the StoryWalk® grand opening at St. Albans City Park on Sept 14, 1-3 PM! Enjoy a literacy adventure outdoors.

Where / How to Participate

Join us at St. Albans City Park Nature Trail to experience StoryWalk®! The trail is lined with 18 weather-resistant stations, each presenting a page from a captivating children’s book. The trail is accessible from dawn to dusk year-round, offering an engaging literary journey for children and families.

Our Sponsors & Contributors

We are profoundly grateful to our many sponsors and contributors who have made the StoryWalk® project possible. Your support has brought this enriching experience to our community.

How to Contribute / Sponsor?

Interested in becoming a sponsor or contributor? Your support can help us expand and enhance the StoryWalk® experience with new books and maintained stations. To make a donation or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please call us at (304) 722-4625.

Kanawha County Library Advisory Board

The Kanawha County Library Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in overseeing the StoryWalk® program at St. Albans City Park. Their involvement ensures a diverse selection of books and the continuous success of this community-driven project, aligning with our goals of promoting literacy and outdoor activity.

Friends of the Alban Arts & Conference Center

The Friends of the Alban Arts & Conference Center have been instrumental in bringing the StoryWalk® project to life. As a dedicated supporter of arts and educational initiatives, their contributions have helped channel funding for the installation of the StoryWalk® stations and inspire a continuous supply of engaging stories for our trail. Their commitment to enhancing community arts and literacy exemplifies the spirit of  collaboration and support that makes projects like StoryWalk® possible.

Suggest a Book

Have a favorite book you’d like to see included in our StoryWalk®? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact the St. Albans Branch of the Kanawha County Public Library at (304) 722-4244 with your suggestions.

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