Where are the best playgrounds in Greenville, SC? There are no shortage of excellent parks in Greenville, and great indoor playgrounds. Kidding Around readers let us know their favorite.
Our annual KABOOM Awards winners are some of the best playgrounds in the Upstate to get outside with your family and enjoy Greenville, SC.
Top Playgrounds in Greenville, SC
2026 Kaboom Awards Winners
1st place: Century Park
Finalists:
- Tyger River Park
- Unity Park
- Conestee Nature Preserve Nature Playscape
- Roper Mountain Science Center
Century Park is a premier recreational destination in Greer, SC anchored by the Benson Automotive Kids Planet Playground. The playground features modern, inclusive play areas with zip lines, hillside slides, and age-specific structures within fenced zones, along with paved walking trails, exercise stations, misting stations, and picnic shelters that make it ideal for families and visitors of all ages.
Beyond the playground, Century Park offers an 18-hole shaded disc golf course that winds around Kids Planet playground, a creek with areas for play, and the park’s three baseball fields/batting cages. The park is also home to a vibrant pollinator garden, where the city’s recreation team hosts educational programs and Monarch butterfly releases, encouraging hands-on learning and environmental stewardship in a fun, welcoming setting.
Roper Mountain Science Center
SPONSORED 864.355.8900 | 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville , SC
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Roper Mountain is the place to bring your families for a hands-on and engaging experience whether it’s during the school year for field trips or during the summer for Summer Adventure and Summer Camps. Just ask other families in the area about their experiences and you’ll see why Roper Mountain continues to be a “must-see” experience in the upstate and beyond.
The beautiful 62-acre campus contains an array of state-of-the-art educational facilities including a Planetarium and Observatory, Marine and Ecology labs, a Rainforest, a Living History Farm, Dinosaur Adventure trail and a new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center.
Families can attend numerous events throughout the year including Friday Starry Nights, Afternoon Explorations, Summer Adventure, Laser Days of Summer, Summer Exploration Camps, and seasonal holiday laser shows. Regardless of age, you’ll surely find a plethora of engaging activities and fun for everyone to enjoy.
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2025 KABOOM Awards
1st Place: Roper Mountain Science Center
Finalists:
- Runway Park at GMU
- Century Park
- Judson Mill Play Cafe
- Palmetto Proper Play Cafe
2024 KABOOM Awards
1st Place: Roper Mountain Science Center
Finalists:
