Are you looking for the best parks in Spartanburg, SC? With a little help from our readers, we’ve put together a list of the best parks in Spartanburg County based on their suggestions. Whether you’re looking for a park with a giant playground or one with a great walking trail, you’re sure to find it on this list!
Spartanburg County is home to several outstanding parks that each offer unique features. For example, some parks are perfect for hot summer days because they offer splash pads, while others offer lots of shade. Other parks offer walking trails or disc golf courses.
Looking for the best parks in Spartanburg County? Here’s what you’ll find:
- Splash pads at Tyger River Park, Downtown Memorial Airport Park, and Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park (open Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September)
- Fully accessible and fenced playgrounds, including Miracle Park and Leroy Mathis Park
- Disc golf at Tyger River Park and wide-open green space for picnics across the county, especially Cleveland Park.
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Best Parks in Spartanburg, SC
No matter what your family is looking for, there is sure to be a park that meets your family’s desires. The list of park options is huge, so to make help you narrow down your choices, here are a few of the best parks in Spartanburg, SC.
Tyger River Park
179 Dillard Road, Duncan, SC
Within the Tyger River Park large sports complex, there is a great park for kids to run, climb, dig in the sand, and get wet. The playground is large and has all updated equipment and a fantastic splash pad that is usually open from 9 am–8 pm from Memorial Day Weekend through the end of September.
It’s big, has a splash pad, and has shade!
Ashley R./cite>We love Tyger River Park because it has two age-divided playgrounds, a climbing pyramid, and a splash pad along with a walking trail and disc golf. It’s just a great selection, and it’s really close to our house.
Amanda H.
Downtown Memorial Airport Park
500 Ammons Road, Spartanburg, SC
The City of Spartanburg’s airport park is located right by the Downtown Memorial Airport, and the park is aviation-themed! In addition to the fun airplane theme, there is also a splash pad. The splash pad operates Memorial Day Weekend through September from 9 am–8 pm.
Airport is our new favorite.
Kayla L.Note: The splash pad is slick, so we recommend water shoes that grip well and watching your kids carefully to make sure they don’t run in the area.
Happy Hollow Park
Glendalyn Avenue between South Fairview Street and Connecticut Avenue, Spartanburg
Hidden within Converse Heights, this fenced-in park is well-loved by the community and is open to visitors.
Happy Hollow – shaded, fenced in, a short walk from parking to play.
Kristie M.Happy Hollow…because shade.
Heidi W.
295 Park
2100 Southport Road, Spartanburg, SC
A reader describes this park as “a little playground on Southport near Big Lots. The park has soccer fields and baseball fields.” The park does have large baseball fields, so keep that in mind during baseball season when games may be occuring.
*Recommended by a local kid!
Cleveland Park
141 N. Cleveland Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Located in the middle of Spartanburg, Cleveland Park is a gem. This large park offers a nice playground, as well as a lake and walking trails. It is the perfect park to visit to have a picnic, and there are a number of picnic shelters available, as well.
Miracle Park at North Spartanburg
1160 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC
North Spartanburg Park in Boiling Springs is home to Miracle Park, a 100% accessible playground with ramps and a rubberized surface. The park also features a walking trail and BMX track.
*Recommended by a local kid!
Boiling Springs Community Park
182 Rainbow Lake Road, Boiling Springs, SC
Located behind a fire station and across the street from Walmart, this enclosed local park is also a fan favorite. It has a playground and a walking trail.
Boiling Springs Community Park
Boiling Springs community park is our favorite.
Blair T.
Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park
591 McMillin Boulevard, Boiling Springs, SC
This sports complex also includes a huge fenced-in playground area with all updated equipment. Additionally, it offers a disc golf course and a wooded trail. Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park also has a splash pad open that is open most days from 9 am–8 pm, Memorial Day Weekend through September.
Va-Du-Mar McMillian Park is always a favorite. It has one large playground and another one on the right when you first pull in. Not a lot of shade but they do have trails that are used for disc golf. I take the kids up in there. There’s also a little creek that the kids like to play in. Lots of soccer fields, and I believe tennis courts. Also has a nice bathroom, the only downfall is that it is a hike with small kids to walk.
Audrey S.
Leroy Mathis Park
50 Bishop Street, Inman, SC
Less than five minutes from downtown Inman, Leroy Mathis Park is a fully fenced park with two age-divided playgrounds, a walking trail, picnic shelters, and outdoor fitness equipment. It’s a great stop if you’re spending the day in Inman, and the fence makes it especially parent-friendly.
My Family’s Personal Favorite Park . . . Anchor Park
Anchor Park at Lake Bowen
8515 Highway 9, Inman
My family lived in Boiling Springs for several years. When we lived in Boiling Springs, our favorite park to visit was Anchor Park at Lake Bowen. This park offers a large fenced-in playground overlooking beautiful Lake Bowen. Additionally, it has ample amounts of shade and separate play areas for little ones and big kids. Even though we live on the Westside now, we still take trips to this park.
Did your favorite Spartanburg County park make our list? Let us know which parks you recommend in the comments!
