About

Martins Ferry enjoys the honor of being the oldest settlement in the state of Ohio, having been settled at least as early as 1779. The community was a westward extension of the city of Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia), but, at that time, settlement on the west bank of the Ohio River was not permitted. The town was disbanded a couple of times before finally becoming permanent in 1785. In 1835, Ebenezer Martin, the son of Absalom Martin, one of the city’s earliest settlers, redesigned the town with a grid system of streets, much of which survives to this day. It was from this family that Martins Ferry took its name.

The Administration and Council are working hard to make Martins Ferry a great place to live, work, and play. With a focus on quality of life, the local government has been doing the hard work of reinventing a new Martins Ferry thereby reclaiming our place as the Pride of the Valley.

The future of Martins Ferry continues to look bright with new businesses moving in and a new commitment to community development. Citizens are strongly encouraged to become involved in shaping the future of their hometown.

Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov