Parkersburg offers the easygoing pace of a small village with wide skies, quiet streets, and quick connections to the services and jobs of nearby hubs in Richland County. Residents enjoy short drives to the white-squirrel lore, shopping, and healthcare in Olney, as well as additional dining and retail options in Flora and Newton. Housing tends to be practical and budget-friendly, and community life revolves around local gatherings, church events, and seasonal traditions that make it easy to get to know your neighbors.
Families are served by Richland County CUSD 1, which offers strong academics, robust career and technical programs, and well-supported athletics and arts across its campuses in Olney. For continuing education, certificate programs, and transfer pathways, Olney Central College provides convenient access to higher learning and workforce training.
Weekends are tailor-made for the outdoors. Hikers, paddlers, and anglers head to Red Hills State Park for scenic trails, a tranquil lake, and campgrounds, while wildlife watchers and hunters appreciate the habitat and open water at Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area. Closer to daily errands, Olney’s parks, youth leagues, and community programs add year-round recreation and give households plenty of ways to stay active.
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