Thinking about trying a park in Greenville, but not sure about parking? We’ve all been there. You arrive at your destination and then spend 30 minutes trying to find a place to park! Or, perhaps your parallel parking skills haven’t been used since your driver’s test. If parking on the street is not for you, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a list of parks in Greenville with free parking lots.
Looking for more information about Parks in Greenville? Visit our Ultimate Guide to Parks in Greenville. You’ll find parks by location and amenities like basketball courts, swings and more.
If you don’t think the large green space, enclosed preschool playground, large playground, paved walking trail and bench swings are enough, you can also head in to Lake Conestee Nature Preserve when you’re at this incredible park.
Read our review of Conestee Park.
Bring your bikes for the Swamp Rabbit Trail, visit Major Rudolph Anderson’s Memorial, walk the Fernwood Nature Trail, relax in the Rock Quarry Garden, and play sports at this large park in the city of Greenville. The tennis courts were just resurfaced and a new pickleball court was installed.
The last covered bridge in South Carolina, Campbell’s Covered Bridge crosses the Beaverdam Creek and features a paved walking trail down to the bridge as well as a nature trail through the woods.
See our review of Campbell’s Covered Bridge.
Perfect for a sunny day, Anchor Park at Lake Bowen offers tons of shade and beautiful views with an enclosed playground.
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This small park has a paved loop that encircles two playgrounds and a large green space.
Read our review of Poinsett Park.
With water fountains, bench swings, a paved trail going around the pond, and even a music-timed fountain, your children will want to do even more than play at the playground.
Read our review of Greer City Park.
Escape to the mountains!
Read our review on Caesars Head State Park.
This community center has a paved path, picnic shelter and playground.
With an incredible water park to cool off in during the summer, and a big, sunny playground to warm up in during the winter, this is your year-round destination.
Home to Discovery Island Water Park, don’t miss the big playground, basketball and tennis courts, and soccer fields.
Read our review of Southside Park.
This park has a great paved walking trail going around 5 baseball diamonds and a big, sunny playground.
Read our review of David Jackson Park.
The city just built three new bridges, a new playground, and a new mini-golf course at the oldest park in Greenville!
Read our review of McPherson Park.
This shady playground with lots of swings is surrounded by soccer fields and a paved walking trail.
Enjoy exploring and walking across the oldest bridge in South Carolina.
This enclosed playground has a cool climbing wall.
This NFL training themed park is not your typical playground. If your kid likes a good ninja warrior course, you’ll want to check this one out.
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The huge Unity Park is gorgeous. Families will love the wide-open spaces, playgrounds, shelters, paved trails, and of course, the splash pad.
There is also nearby dining and a wetland preserve.
This tranquil park has a large bridge that crosses the Reedy River, as well as bench swings and a green space.
Read our review of Cancer Survivors Park.
Located at the site of the former Hopewell Hospital, built in 1930, Herdklotz has a large paved walking trail that weaves around sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, and two amazing playgrounds.
Read our review of Herdklotz Park.
Visit this historic site with your four-legged companion. Children will love exploring the old mill ruins and watching the Enoree River rush by.
Read our review of Pelham Mill Park.
This neighborhood park has a great frisbee golf course, a walking trail that goes over a creek, and lots of swings.
Read our review of Timmons Park.
Everyone can take an easy walk to Cedar Falls. There’s also a fun playground and even sand volleyball.
Read our review of Cedar Falls Park.
This park is just a few blocks away from downtown Fountain Inn.
Read our review of PD Terry City Park.
This neighborhood park is close to downtown Simpsonville and features a sunny playground and a basketball court.
Take a walk or run while your child plays basketball or plays at the playground at this quiet park.
Let your kids burn off energy at this sunny park off the beaten path.
Read our review of Northwest Park.
With a fully-enclosed preschool playground in the shade and a big playground in the sun for the bigger kids, your children will love coming to this park. Bring your wheels and tennis rackets!
Read our review of Butler Springs.
The newly-renovated Century Park features the fairytale-themed Benson Automotive Kids Planet. Kids Planet is located in the shade and sun and includes:
Century Park also offers:
Nature trails ranging from easy to strenuous, Lake Placid, a sunny playground, and a large green space await you at this state park!
Read our review of Paris Mountain State Park.
Beside the pristine Greer City Stadium, you will find a small playground, green space and small picnic shelter.
You will love the tranquilty of Lake Robinson and the awesome mountain views from the picnic shelter.
Read our review of J. Verne Smith Park.
Set with some distance from the waterpark, your children will love the two playgrounds encircled by a walking trail and beside a picnic shelter.
Read our review of  Lakeside Park.
Your kids will enjoy the sand under this playground in full sun.
Read our review of Mauldin City Park.
You will find a large playground with lots of swings at this playground beside the Westside Aquatic Complex.
Read our review of Westside Park.
Stroll down the path to see horses, take a walk in the woods and even visit the barn animals at Greenville county’s only equestrian park.
Located in a quiet neighborhood, your kids will love the paved loop around the green space, basketball court and sunny playgrounds.
This park has a basketball court under cover with lights, swings, a new playground with a zip line and even a lending library. You can find restrooms inside the community center.
Read our review of Juanita Butler Community Center.
Right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail in TR, enjoy dirt-bike trails or playing ball at this shady park.
Read our review of Gateway Park.
What a fun playground at this community center!
A paved walking trail winds through two baseball diamonds, a picnic shelter with restrooms and enclosed, sunny playgrounds.
Just off of Ashville Highway and right inside the city limits of Spartanburg is Cleveland Park, a large, beautiful old park with a great playground.
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Modeled after Central Park, this is the perfect park for picnics, kite-flying, walks and play of all kinds.
Read our review of Legacy Park.
There’s playground equipment at this small playground that you won’t find many other places.
Emmanuel Sullivan Sports Complex is also known as Woodside Park. You’ll find an imaginative playground in the middle of this Fountain Inn sports complex. Complete with awnings for shade, restrooms and multiple ball fields, this is a great place to spend an afternoon.
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Offering mountain views and fishing, this park is located in Inman.
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With a new playground in the sun plus a frisbee golf course in the woods, this neighborhood park is perfect for a cold or warm day. The tennis courts were just resurfaced and a new pickleball court was installed.
Read our review of Holmes Park.
Your kids will love hanging, climbing and swinging at this big playground on the westside of Greenville.
Read our review of the Freetown Community Center.
City Center Park is a beautiful park that includes a cultural center, fabulous playground, ice cream shop, and more!
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Fully enclosed, this park features a paved loop with traffic signs and parking spots. It also has basketball, swings and a sand pit.
Right off the main streets of Greer and across from Pelican’s SnoBalls, this park includes Victor Field, a sunny playground, and a walking trail. You can also find a basketball court across the parking lot and even a lending library.
There is so much to do on this new playground with a large grassy space behind it.
Read our review of Staunton Bridge Community Center.
Your children will love watching the planes take off and land at this fully-enclosed park right beside the Downtown Greenville Airport. You can even enjoy a scavenger hunt!
Read our review of Runway Park.
Right by Riverside High School and many neighborhoods in Greer, this large park just received a new playground.
Read our review of East Riverside Park.
This park located beside Greer’s Center for the Arts has a fabulous unique playground.
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This park has it all from tennis courts and frisbee golf to enclosed playgrounds and a paved trail!
Watch a video tour!
The perfect park for a hot day, bring a basketball, ball and glove, or even just a picnic to enjoy by the small playground in this shady, neighborhood park right off Main Street in Greenville.
Read our review of North Main Rotary Park.
This quiet, neighborhood park has a sand pit with a digger, basketball court, swings and a shady playground.
Sunset Park is a fully-accessible park featuring an enclosed, accessible playground, another playground in the woods, and even a walking trail.
Read our full review of Sunset Park in Mauldin.
Gower Park will be closed for major renovations until 2024.
Don’t miss the cool military tank by the tennis courts at this large, neighborhood park. There’s also a new playground, restroom and even a zip line!
Read our review of Gower Estates.
Home to Camp Spearhead, if you park in the first parking lot, you can walk a short trail to a waterfall. If you drive on to the next parking lot, you will come to a pond and sunny playground.
Read our review of Pleasant Ridge Park.
Located in the historic Brandon Mill area, enjoy a picnic, some baseball and fun on the playground.
Read our review of Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park.
So many fun things to do at this sunny playground.
Read our review of West Greenville Community Center.
This small playground has a tire swing, picnic shelter and swings.
This is a well-loved park year-round in Spartanburg where kids can play on airport-themed equipment and watch the planes overhead. During the summer, there is also a splash pad.
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This park is undergoing extensive renovations and is closed until Fall 2024.
Community events regularly happen at Trailblazer Park, in Travelers Rest, SC. You’ll find farmers markets, free movies, concerts, and more.
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Perfect for a hot day, head to this park for an enclosed playground, bench swings, a paved walking trail or even a train ride.
Read our review of Heritage Park.
Close to Cherrydale, this park has a nice walking trail and a sunny, enclosed playground on the sand.
If you are looking for a relaxing walk, an easy bike ride, a shady picnic or just some peace, come to Swan Lake at the back of Furman University.
Read our review of Furman University.
Home to the Greenville County Parks & Rec office, you will find a fully-accessible, sunny playground beside a preschool playground and lots of swings at the entrance off Old Spartanburg. If you go in the Scottswood entrance, you’ll find an enclosed, sunny playground with swings, a sandbox, and a grassy space. With a dog park, tennis courts, paved trail, and even an ice rink and bounce house inside, you will find something for everyone to love.