First Ward Neighborhood Guide

First Ward is one of Morgantown's quieter residential neighborhoods, anchored by White Park and bordered by Green Bag Road to the south of South Park, offering tree-lined streets and an established feel that sets it apart from the busier areas closer to campus. It draws WVU staff, young families, and outdoor-minded residents who want walkable access to trails and green space without the noise of student-heavy blocks. The neighborhood has a genuinely friendly, settled character, and its proximity to the Caperton Trail and White Park makes it a natural fit for runners, dog walkers, and anyone who spends weekends at the farmers market. The tradeoff is that getting downtown or to core commercial areas typically requires a car, and the parks bring their share of through traffic. If a calm, neighborhood-first lifestyle with reasonable proximity to the university sounds like the right fit, First Ward delivers it consistently.