About Us
Holding your meeting, conference, or event at the Center On Market promises an exceptional experience! Your guests will be talking about your gathering long after they depart.
Our versatile spaces and expert team are dedicated to every detail of your meeting or conference, from small, intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences and grand celebrations. We offer state-of-the-art features and a commitment to excellence, ensuring your event is unforgettable.
Resiliency Center
The Wood County Resiliency Center is not just a building. It is infrastructure and an adaptable resource for whatever challenges the future may hold.
Leveraging American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, Wood County Commission President Blair Couch envisioned a dynamic “Swiss Army Knife” of a building that would serve the community in times of need and beyond.
The facility was designed to be an adaptable building that could respond to a variety of emergency events, food and healthcare distribution, and mass casualty situations. Drive-through bays and a commercial kitchen further enhance the building’s ability to support food distribution or critical medical services when needed. The facility also provides flexible areas and office areas for county departments and expands local court spaces.
When not in use for emergencies, it is a high-quality community hub. The facility serves as a driver of economic and community development for the region, attracting groups and organizations for conferences, weddings, and other gatherings. The main meeting room accommodates up to 800 people, with additional rooms available for smaller meetings or breakout sessions.
Discover Historic Parkersburg
Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg is home to amazing history and heritage attractions including Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, where Harman Blennerhassett became entangled in a mysterious military enterprise with Aaron Burr.
Take a sternwheeler to the island and tour the grounds, the reconstructed Blennerhassett Mansion, or take a carriage ride. Other unique historic attractions include Julia-Ann Square Historic District, the state’s largest residential historic district; Henderson Hall, one of America’s finest and most complete historic homes; and the nationally recognized Oil & Gas Museum.
Get Outside and Play
Parkersburg offers a variety of outdoor activities, including seven public and semi-private golf courses, as well as hiking, biking, and Kayaking at Mountwood Park or North Bend State Park. Contact us to learn more.
Vibrant Arts and Entertainment
Enjoy the arts during your visit! Parkersburg is famous for its cultural attractions, including the Parkersburg Art Center, the Historic Smoot Theatre, and various performing arts groups like the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.
Location
Located within a day’s drive of more than half of the U.S. population, Parkersburg is easily accessible from Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and the entire Mid-Ohio River Valley. This vibrant destination is home to top historical attractions, museums, arts & entertainment venues, events, and great culinary experiences. To learn more, visit greaterparkersburg.com
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to us for more information regarding options available for your next event in downtown Parkersburg. Sydney Weber, Center On Market Director, will walk you through each step of the process to bring your idea to life in a seamless way that you and your guests won’t forget. Contact Sydney direct at 304-424-0182, by email at sweber@woodcountywv.com, or complete the form below.
