Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

108 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 making it a cherished tradition for many. Additionally, the Greene County Fair, held in Waynesburg during August, is a beloved event in the area, attracting both locals and visitors alike. Belding recounts, “Those are large draws for the festival atmosphere and the rides and the fair food. But both of those are focused on agriculture as well, the production of rabbits, goats, sheep, and cattle. The 4H and the FFA programs wholly participate in those two fairs.” With county-owned pools, parks, and recreation opportunities scattered throughout its communities, including a year-round roller rink, Greene County has much to offer its residents. The county takes pride in having one of the best pickleball courts in the local area, attracting visitors from Morgantown, West Virginia, to Washington County. “One of the things that we often highlight is the wide open spaces. There are better than 15,000 acres of Pennsylvania Game Commission property open to the public for a diverse group of activities from birdwatching, hunting, fishing on the waterways, and boating,” Belding portrays, sharing Credit: Brittney Menear