Is Park Hills safe?
Morgantown, West Virginia · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Park Hills as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Park Hills
“Go. Park Hills is a quiet, safe, and established residential community in Morgantown. It provides a peaceful setting with virtually no violent crime and is only a short drive from university campuses and city amenities.”
About the area
Park Hills is a tucked-away residential neighborhood characterized by winding hillside roads, mature trees, and well-kept single-family homes. It offers scenic views and a tranquil suburban feel while remaining minutes away from downtown Morgantown, Greenmont, and the Deckers Creek corridor.
- Quiet / Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Hilly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Park Hills
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 14/100
Morgantown does not operate a municipal bike-share system, and steep hillside grades make neighborhood cycling strenuous, though the paved Deckers Creek Rail-Trail is easily accessible at the bottom of the hill.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates than Morgantown's university nightlife districts
- High rates of owner-occupancy and well-kept residential properties
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Marilla Park and the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Cons
- Steep topography and a lack of consistent sidewalks make walking difficult
- Practically zero commercial amenities within the neighborhood boundaries
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle prowls
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Park Hills; service providers, day shelters, and encampments are situated in downtown Morgantown and along select commercial river corridors.
What Park Hills is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very peaceful and safe, with sparse local commuter traffic and occasional residents walking dogs.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, posing no safety concerns for visitors or pedestrians.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding-down with low lighting under mature trees, remaining secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and silent with virtually zero street activity; main hazards are low visibility and wildlife.
Transit, parking and getting around
Mountain Line Transit Authority provides local bus services throughout Morgantown, though routes directly through the neighborhood are sparse, making personal vehicles the primary mode of travel.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample space in private residential driveways and unrestricted on-street parking along most residential streets.
Things to do in Park Hills
- Spend an afternoon at nearby Marilla Park enjoying the pool, skate park, or tennis courts
- Access the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail for a scenic run or road cycling trip
- Take a short drive into neighboring Greenmont for historic pub dining and neighborhood gatherings
Local favorites
- Gene's Beer Garden · Tavern · 4.6★ (560)Morgantown's oldest continuously operating neighborhood bar, famous for hot dogs and a classic casual atmosphere.
- Mountain State Brewing Co. · Brewpub · 4.5★ (1280)Riverside taproom offering artisan flatbread pizzas and regional craft beers on tap.
- Table 9 · New American Restaurant · 4.5★ (810)Modern gastropub offering farm-to-table small plates, craft cocktails, and riverfront views nearby.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.