Heritage Port

Opened in 2002, Heritage Port is a waterfront park that reconnects Wheeling with the Ohio River. Wheeling Heritage realized the potential for waterfront development and spearheaded this project. Wheeling Heritage leveraged funding through a National Park Service grant. The total cost of the park was $4 million.

Previously the home of the Wharf Garage, which blocked riverfront views, the park now consists of an amphitheater, an entry plaza, and a river-edge walkway with mooring facilities. The design presents a simple stepped amphitheater integrated with pathways that connect the downtown with the water’s edge.

The linear, three-acre park celebrates and interprets Wheeling’s natural, cultural and historical legacy. It also provides public outdoor space to attract residents and tourists.
Facility Type Event Venue
Address Line One 1201 Water Street
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City, State, Zip Code Wheeling, WV 26003
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