The Population & Steets of Berkeley Springs City are estimated at 624, making it one of the smaller cities in West Virginia. The population of Berkeley Springs is just 1% of the total county population of 16,000, meaning that a large number of people live outside of Berkeley Springs. Still, a small population does not necessarily mean that the area is without its share of interesting people. The small town's reputation for being friendly has kept many residents here for years.
Originally, the town was part of a county named after the springs, but was renamed by the Virginia legislature in 1776 as Bath. The name remained in use because it followed the established protocol to name springs after their county. Before that, the town was called Warm Springs and Medicinal Springs, but became known permanently as Berkeley Springs in 1802. The town is part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA. It is a sister city of Bath, Somerset, England.
The city is home to many parks and recreation areas. In fact, the city has been making a concerted effort to protect and promote the environment. The Tilden Regional Park is located east of the city and occupies the upper reaches of Wildcat Canyon. The park also daylights Strawberry Creek. It is a beautiful area for hiking or biking. The Berkeley Springs Valley is known for its abundant natural resources, so there are no shortages of hiking trails and other outdoor activities.