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The Phil Gainer Community Center offers community recreation programming and is the perfect venue to host a variety of private or public functions.
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The Phil Gainer Community Center is a 20,000 square foot facility nestled on eight acres of city property. The building includes a 10,000 square foot multi-purpose room - complete with a stage. This room is suitable for many functions - including conventions, sporting events, concerts, dances, etc. The building also includes a 1,200 square foot classroom area that is a great space for hosting smaller fundraisers, meetings or social functions. Ample parking is available in an adjacent lot. The Phil Gainer Community Center is also the city's home for community events and recreation. Keep watch for updates on exciting new opportunities and open gym hours. For more information, to inquire about renting space in the facility for your next event or to
schedule a tour of the building, contact Chris Lee, Facility Manager, at 304-591-1410 or [email protected]

10/28/2026

Follow the spooky trail through the Fall Festival this Friday 10/30 from 5-7PM! Tell us, what costume(s) did you pick this year? 👻🍭

10/21/2026

Families 📣 Come out to the Phil Gainer Community Center and crave a pumpkin! 🎃 We’re partnering with many community organizations to provide numerous activities for everyone! Hope to see you here!

Youth Health Service, Inc.
Randolph County FRN

Please plan on joining the Randolph County Family Support Center, the Randolph County Family Resource Network, Randolph County Parents as Teachers and Elkins Parks & Rec for a great night filled with family friendly spooktacular fun!!

10/21/2026

We are excited to host this event before hunting season. Come out this Saturday and Sunday.

10/06/2026

We're so excited to have 34 local finalists in the running for the 2026 Best of West Virginia poll! Let’s make sure our local favorites are recognized this year!
🗳 Vote for the finalists once a day through October 12 at the link in our bio or in the comments!

Randolph County businesses and attractions were nominated in 35 categories! See the full list below ⬇️

Best Agritourism Attraction: Laurel Fork Farm

Best Convention and Visitors Bureau: Elkins-Randolph County Tourism CVB

Best Bed & Breakfast/Inn:
Graceland Inn
Laurel River Club B&B

Best Boutique/Independently-Owned Hotel: Tygart Hotel

Best Chain Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Elkins

Best BBQ Joint: Smoke on the Water BBQ

Best Chef: Chef Matt Tyre, Graceland Inn

Best Donut Shop: Byrd's House of Donuts

Best Fine Dining:
Oxley House Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
The Forks

Best Food Truck:
Sarah's Backyard Country Creations
Mona's Eggrolls
Gingrollsandpancit

Best Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant: Clementine's Cantina

Best Butcher Shop: The Charm Farm Market

Best Maple Syrup: Spruce K**b Maple

Best Ramp Feed: Ramps & Rail Festival

Best Brewery: Big Timber Brewing Company

Best C***r or Meadery: Honey River Meadery

Best Coffee Shop: The Good News Cafe

Best Distillery: Still Hollow Spirits

Best Local Watering Hole: Big Timber Brewing Company

Best Bank:
Citizens Bank of WV
Davis Trust Company

Best Downtown Shopping: Elkins

Best Gift Shop: Delmonte Market

Best Local Outdoor/Gear Shop: Joey's Bike Shop

Best Artist: Rosalie Haizlett, Watercolor

Best Musician/Band: Cassidy Dickens

Best Performing Arts Venue: The Old Brick Playhouse

Best Town for the Arts: Elkins

Best Community Center: Phil Gainer Community Center

Best Corporate Citizen:
Citizens Bank of WV
Davis Trust Company

Best Environmental Organization: Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area

Best Fair/Festival/Event: Mountain State Forest Festival

Best Historic Town: Elkins

Best Municipal Fireworks Display: Elkins

Best Place to Work:
Citizens Bank of West Virginia
Davis Trust Company

Best Small Local Newspaper: The Inter-Mountain

Mountain State Forest Festival Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Phil Gainer Community Center The Old Brick Playhouse Cassidy Dickens Rosalie Haizlett Illustration Joey's Bike Shop LLC The Delmonte Market Big Timber Brewing Still Hollow Spirits The Good News Café Healthberry Farm: Honey River Mead & Raw Honey Spruce K**b Maple

08/18/2026

Please contact us to register if you are interested in being a part of the event. Questions contact the Phil Gainer community Center at 304-591-1410.

06/23/2026

Free electronic recycling going on at the upper parking lot this Saturday 6/27 9AM-1PM

06/18/2026

Life Line will be in Elkins on July 9th.

04/30/2026

🌿 ☀️ Seeking a full-time job outside, now that things are warming up? Or maybe you need to earn some extra coin this summer. Elkins Parks & Recreation (EPRC) is hiring for two positions:

✅ Seasonal Grounds Maintenance (full-time schedule, some evenings/weekends)
✅ Parks Service Assistant (part-time, some evenings/ weekends, 15 hrs/wk)

No experience needed – the crew at EPRC will show you the ropes.

👉 Scan the QR code, or
👉 Visit https://cityofelkinswv.gov/employment
👉 Call Sarah at 304-636-1414 x1215 with questions.

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For matters requiring urgent attention outside of business hours (e.g., watermain breaks, sewage spills, etc.), use the 911 center's non-emergency number: (304) 636-9526. For emergencies, call 911.

Address

142 Robert E. Lee Avenue Extension
Elkins, WV
26241

Telephone

+13045911410

Website

https://www.philgainercommunitycenter.com/

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