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Travelers Rest

Ready for a park day in Travelers Rest? This town has a couple local parks to offer, along with a fabulous location on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Visit the park, grab some coffee on Main Street and enjoy a day in TR! In this list you’ll find the parks in Travelers Rest.

travelers rest parks

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.

Poinsett Park

| 5 Pine Forest Road, Travelers Rest, SC

This small park has a paved loop that encircles two playgrounds and a large green space.

  • Green space, paved trail, picnic shelter, creek
  • Preschool and big kid playground in the sun
  • Restrooms
  • Free parking lot

Read our review of Poinsett Park.

Gateway Park

| 115 Henderson Drive, Travelers Rest, SC

Right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail in TR, enjoy dirt-bike trails or playing ball at this shady park.

  • Dirt-bike trails, football field, basketball court, baseball diamond
  • Playground in the shade
  • No restrooms
  • Free parking lot

Read our review of Gateway Park.

Northwest Park

| 8109 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC

Let your kids burn off energy at this sunny park off the beaten path.

  • Picnic shelter, baseball diamond, green space
  • Sunny playground for preschool and big kids
  • Restrooms
  • Free parking lot

Read our review of Northwest Park.

Furman University

| 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC

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.

  • Rose Garden, Asia Garden, replica of Thoreau’s cabin, carillon, picnic shelter, paved loop, nature trail, bench swings
  • No playground
  • Restrooms
  • Free parking lot

Read our review of Furman University.

Trailblazer Park

| 235 Trailblazer Drive, Travelers Rest, SC

Community Gardens at Trailblazer Park

Community events regularly happen at Trailblazer Park, in Travelers Rest, SC. You’ll find farmers markets, free movies, concerts, and more.

This park includes:

  • A Community Garden
  • An Amphitheatre
  • Sports Fields
  • Restrooms
  • Bench swings lining the front of the City Hall building

Athens Park

| Little Creek Road and Athens Road, Travelers Rest, SC

Athens Park in TR

Neighborhood park in Travelers Rest

 

This park includes:

  • Playground
  • Shade trees
  • Swings
  • Benches

Riverbend Equestrian Park

| 175 Riverbend Road, Greenville, SC

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.

  • Equestrian park, picnic shelter, nature trails
  • No playground
  • No restrooms
  • Free parking lot