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With our diversity of needs and desires, Kidding Around Greenville has put together a guide to help you find the park best for your family in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. This is a long list, so make sure to use the categories to help filter your search.
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Gordon Henry Park
209 S Linda Street, Cowpens, SC
This park is located near downtown Cowpens.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
- Tennis Court
Linky Stone Park
Reedy View Drive, Greenville, SC
This fantastical children’s garden set right outside Falls Park features a rainbow garden, paved trail, characters from children’s stories and more.
- Paved trail, garden, educational features
- No playground
- No restrooms
- River Street Parking Garage
Read our review of Linky Stone Park.
A portion of The Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park will be closed until the end of July 2022. If participating in Park Hop, the clues are still accessible.
West Greenville Community Center
8 Rochester Street, Greenville, SC
So many fun things to do at this sunny playground.
- Grassy space
- Sunny, enclosed playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of West Greenville Community Center.
Lakeside Park
1500 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC
Set with some distance from the waterpark, your children will love the two playgrounds encircled by a walking trail and beside a picnic shelter.
- 7th Inning Splash Waterpark, basketball, picnic shelter, baseball, paved trail
- Sunny playgrounds for preschool and big kids
- No restrooms (outside of the water park)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of  Lakeside Park.
The newly-renovated Century Park features the fairytale-themed Benson Automotive Kids Planet. Kids Planet is located in the shade and sun and includes:
- Two fence-enclosed age-appropriate play areas
- Misting play area
- Musical activity space
- Ziplines
- Hillside slides
- A ground-level trampoline
- Special needs child/parent swing
- Sno Hut Shaved Ice concession stand
Century Park also offers:
- Paved walking trail, picnic shelters, baseball diamonds, frisbee golf
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
University Park
101 Brookside Circle, Greenville, SC
Set in a quiet, mature neighborhood right inside the City of Greenville, children will love the new playground, swingset and sidewalk for their wheels.
- Swings, sidewalk
- New playground in partial shade, swings in the shade
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Read our review of University Park.
Beaumont Park
, SC
This cute neighborhood park in Beaumont Mill Village is brand new.
This park includes:
- Picnic tables (large and child sized)
- Small musical instrument station
- Playground
- Street Parking
Sealy Park
22 Buice Street, Inman, SC
This small neighborhood park in Inman does not have a playground, but it does have swings.
This park includes:
- Grill
- Picnic Tables
- Swings
Located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, Barnet Park is an urban green space where local events are held. While it does not have a playground, it does have a splash pad during the summer months.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Restrooms
- Splash Pad
- Trails
This park is located in Duncan near Shipwreck Cove Water Park.
This park includes:
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
Timmons Park
121 Oxford Street, Greenville, SC
This neighborhood park has a great frisbee golf course, a walking trail that goes over a creek, and lots of swings.
- Frisbee golf, picnic shelter, creek, walking trail, tennis courts, baseball diamond
- Sunny playground and swings
- New restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Timmons Park.
Poinsett Bridge
580 Callahan Mountain Road, Landrum, SC
Enjoy exploring and walking across the oldest bridge in South Carolina.
- Poinsett Bridge
- No Playground
- No Restroom
- Free parking lot
Freetown Community Center
200 Alice Avenue, Greenville, SC
Your kids will love hanging, climbing and swinging at this big playground on the westside of Greenville.
- Basketball, community center
- Sunny, enclosed playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of the Freetown Community Center.
Brookwood Park
199 South Bomar Avenue, Landrum, SC
This shaded park is located in Landrum’s business district.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Grill
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
- Trails
Westside Park
2700 W. Blue Ridge Drive, Greenville, SC
You will find a large playground with lots of swings at this playground beside the Westside Aquatic Complex.
- Aquatic complex, green space
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Westside Park.
Greentown Neighborhood Park
Moss Street, Greer, SC
This enclosed park boasts bench swings, a basketball court, a picnic shelter, a paved path, and a sunny playground with swings.
- Bench swings, picnic shelter, paved trail, basketball court
- Sunny playground, swings
- No restrooms
- Street-side playground
The CC Woodson Community Center has a playground and swimming pool. Swimming is available for $1-3 per person during open swim times. The playground, which is behind the center and accessed by the community center parking lot or along Sunny Street, features one large climbing structure along side obstacle course components to climb and jump.
This playground includes:
- Sun! There is very little shade.
- The playground has mulched ground cover
- Large climbing structure
- Parking lot or street parking
- Swimming is available through the community center (Youth city resident: Free, Youth non resident: $1, Adult resident: $2, Adult non-resident: $3)
This park opened in 2019 and offers beautiful lake and mountain views from the playground area.
This park includes:
- Boat Ramp
- Community Center
- Fishing
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Restrooms
Victor Park
108 S. Line Street, Greer, SC
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.
- Victor Field, basketball court, paved trail, lending library
- Sunny playground
- No Restrooms
- Free parking lot
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.
Croft State Park is over 7000 acres and offers everything from a playground to hiking and biking trails. As a state park, there is an admission fee: $3 for adults over the age of 15, $1.50 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 6-15, and free for children age 5 and under.
This park includes:
- Bicycle Trail (Mountain)
- Boat Ramp
- Campground
- Fishing
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Restrooms
- Trails
Southside Park
417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville, SC
Home to Discovery Island Water Park, don’t miss the big playground, basketball and tennis courts, and soccer fields.
- Discovery Island Water Park, basketball, tennis, soccer
- Sunny playground for preschool and big kids
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Southside Park.
Stewart Park is a large park that includes a splash pad during the summer months and is located close to the Beacon.
This park includes:
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Splash Pad
- Swings
- Trails
Croftstone Park
118 Broughton Drive, Greenville, SC
This quiet, neighborhood park has a sand pit with a digger, basketball court, swings and a shady playground.
- Basketball, sand pit
- Shady playground, swings
- No restrooms
- Parking area for two cars
East Riverside Park
1155 S. Suber Road, Greer, SC
Right by Riverside High School and many neighborhoods in Greer, this large park just received a new playground.
- Sand volleyball, basketball, green space
- New playground in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of East Riverside Park.
Priscilla Rumley Park
100 Alexander Avenue, Spartanburg, SC
Located on the southside of Spartanburg, this park is near Mary H Wright Greenway.
This park includes:
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
Rockwood Park
398 Meyers Drive, Greenville, SC
Set in an idyllic neighborhood off Augusta, this park has a large green space, new playground, picnic shelter and basketball court.
- Basketball, green space, picnic shelter
- Sunny Playground (designed for kids aged 2-12)
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking (walk into the park on the driveway of 400 Meyers Drive)
Mount Pleasant Community Center
710 South Fairfield Road, Greenville, SC
This community center has a paved path, picnic shelter and playground.
- Picnic shelter, paved path
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Parking lot
Butler Springs
301 Butler Springs Road, Greenville, SC
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!
- Paved trail for wheels, picnic shelter, tennis courts, baseball diamonds
- Big kid playground in the sun and enclosed, preschool playground in the shade
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Butler Springs.
Pelham Mill Park
2770 E. Phillips Road, Greer, SC
Visit this historic site with your four-legged companion. Children will love exploring the old mill ruins and watching the Enoree River rush by.
- Old mill ruins along the Enoree River, walking trail, dog park
- Sunny and shady areas (no playground)
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Pelham Mill Park.
B.P. Edwards Park
Sunnyside Drive, Greer, SC
This shady park is located in Greer and managed by the City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department.
This park includes:
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
Greer City Park
301 East Poinsett Street, Greer, SC
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.
- Music-timed fountain, bench swings, paved walking trail, grassy space
- Sunny playground on rubber surface
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Greer City Park.
McPherson Park
100 E. Park Avenue, Greenville, SC
The city just built three new bridges, a new playground, and a new mini-golf course at the oldest park in Greenville!
- Bridges, creek, paved walking trail, mini-golf
- New playground in the woods, older playground in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of McPherson Park.
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.
- Bounce house, ice rink, paved trail, dog park, tennis courts, grassy space
- Fully accessible, enclosed preschool playgrounds in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
This park is located Lyman Town Hall.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Parking
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
- Trails
Welcome Park
5 York Drive, Greenville, SC
A sunny playground on sand sits beside a shady picnic shelter.
- Picnic shelter
- Enclosed, sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Street-side playground
Cancer Survivors Park
52 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC
This tranquil park has a large bridge that crosses the Reedy River, as well as bench swings and a green space.
- Reedy River, bridge, paved trail, green space, bench swings
- Sunny and shady areas (no playground)
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Cancer Survivors Park.
Northside Park
101 West Darby Road, Greenville, SC
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.
- Otter Creek Waterpark, basketball, tennis, soccer, sand volleyball, picnic shelter
- Sunny playground for preschool and big kids
- No restrooms (outside of the water park)
- Free parking lot
Pineforest Park
108 Clearfield Road, Greenville, SC
Located in a quiet neighborhood, your kids will love the paved loop around the green space, basketball court and sunny playgrounds.
- Basketball, paved trail, green space, shady picnic tables and benches
- Sunny playgrounds
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Pleasant Ridge Park
4232 Highway 11, Marietta, SC
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.
- Picnic shelters, dirt biking, nature trails, pond
- Sunny playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Pleasant Ridge Park.
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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!
- Paved trail for wheels, picnic shelter
- Big kid and preschool playgrounds in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Runway Park.
West Washington Park
850 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC
This small playground has a tire swing, picnic shelter and swings.
- Picnic shelter, basketball
- Sunny playground with swings
- No restrooms
- Parking lot
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.
- Swamp Rabbit Trail, Rock Quarry Garden, Fernwood Nature Trail, Ramona Graham Fitness Trail, sports, memorials, picnic shelters, pickleball court
- Covered big kid and preschool playgrounds, swings, and climbing structures in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
PD Terry City Park
116 Cannon Avenue, Fountain Inn, SC
This park is just a few blocks away from downtown Fountain Inn.
- Baseball, tennis
- Sunny playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of PD Terry City Park.
Play on Main at Denny's
15 S Liberty St, Spartanburg, SC
Play on Main is the playground for Meeting Street School, located on Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg. It is open to the public when school is not in session during daylight hours. The park has a solid surface rubber ground throughout, with unique climbing structures including ropes, hanging platforms, chain bridge, and more.
This park includes:
- Fenced playground with latched gate.
- Rubber surface
- Unique climbing structures
- Swings, including parent/child swing for parents with babies and parents with special needs children
- Musical instrument space
There are no restrooms at this park, but public restrooms are located across the street.
This park by the Chesnee Community Center is used for sports games and tournaments; however, it does have a playground.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
Cedar Falls Park
201 Cedar Falls Road, Fountain Inn, SC
Everyone can take an easy walk to Cedar Falls. There’s also a fun playground and even sand volleyball.
- Sand volleyball, picnic shelter, waterfall, paved trail, green space
- Big playground in the shade
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Cedar Falls Park.
Juanita Butler Community Center
2 Burns Street, Greenville, SC
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.
- Covered and lit basketball court, lending library
- New, sunny playground with zip line
- Restrooms (inside community center)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Juanita Butler Community Center.
Lincoln Park
72 Harnitha Lane, Taylors, SC
Take a walk or run while your child plays basketball or plays at the playground at this quiet park.
- Picnic shelter, paved trail, basketball, baseball diamond
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Linville Hills Park
1211 Old Anderson Mill Road, Moore, SC
This community park is located in Moore.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Swings
- Trails
Pacolet Park
475 Sunny Acres Road, Pacolet, SC
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Green Space
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
Located in the middle of the Converse Heights neighborhood, this shaded park is enclosed but does not have much parking or any restrooms.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Swings
Simpsonville City Park [CLOSED UNTIL FALL 2024]
198 Park Drive, Simpsonville, SC
This park is undergoing extensive renovations and is closed until Fall 2024.
Leroy Mathis Park
50 Bishop Street, Inman, SC
Newly renovated, Leroy Mathis Park is located in Inman.
This park includes:
- Grill
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
- Trails
Herdklotz Park
126 Beverly Road, Greenville, SC
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.
- Paved walking trail, soccer fields, picnic shelter, sand volleyball, historic site
- Big kid playground and enclosed, preschool playground in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Herdklotz Park.
Alder Park
298 Alder Drive, Simpsonville, SC
This neighborhood park is close to downtown Simpsonville and features a sunny playground and a basketball court.
- Basketball, green space, picnic shelter
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
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
Kiwanis Park
Augusta Street & Blythe Drive, Greenville, SC
Shared by Blythe Academy, be sure to visit this large, sunny playground after school hours.
- Basketball
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Brutontown Community Center
200 Leo Lewis Street, Greenville, SC
This enclosed playground has a cool climbing wall.
- Basketball, community center
- Sunny, enclosed playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Parking lot
Sterling Community Center
113 Minus Street, Greenville, SC
What a fun playground at this community center!
- Community Center
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Parking lot
Paris Mountain State Park
2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC
Nature trails ranging from easy to strenuous, Lake Placid, a sunny playground, and a large green space await you at this state park!
- Picnic shelters, walking trails, green space
- Sunny playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Paris Mountain State Park.
Victor Memorial Veterans Park
50 17th Street, Greer, SC
You can spot the Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter from the road, but be sure to get out of your car to visit the memorial and enjoy a walk around the park.
- Military equipment, paved trail, grassy space
- No playground
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
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.
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.
Gary Pittman Memorial Park
420 Blacks Drive, Greenville, SC
This shady playground with lots of swings is surrounded by soccer fields and a paved walking trail.
- Soccer fields, paved trail
- Shady playground, swings
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Gatlin Park
2 Sylvan Drive, Greenville, SC
Brookside Forest has a small park set along the trickling stream and under the canopy of large trees.
- Shady picnic spot by a creek
- Shady playground
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Mauldin City Park
203 Corn Road, Greenville, SC
Your kids will enjoy the sand under this playground in full sun.
- Baseball diamond, basketball courts, soccer fields
- Sunny playground on sand
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Mauldin City Park.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
406 West Avenue, Greenville, SC
Located in the historic Brandon Mill area, enjoy a picnic, some baseball and fun on the playground.
- Brandon Mill historic area, baseball, picnic shelter
- Sunny playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park.
Perfect for a sunny day, Anchor Park at Lake Bowen offers tons of shade and beautiful views with an enclosed playground.
This park includes:
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing
- Grill
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
Little Africa Park
1701 Little Africa Road, Chesnee, SC
Located in Chesnee, this is a small community park.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
Arkwright Park
423 Sims Chapel Road, Spartanburg, SC
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Swings
- Trails
Heritage Park
861 SE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC
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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.
- Train, paved walking trail
- Shady, enclosed playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Heritage Park.
Piney Mountain Park
501 Worley Road, Greenville, SC
Close to Cherrydale, this park has a nice walking trail and a sunny, enclosed playground on the sand.
- Paved trail, baseball diamond, basketball court, picnic shelter
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
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.
Chapel Street Park
104 Chapel Street, Spartanburg, SC
This park is located at the intersection of Chapel Street and Asheville Highway in Spartanburg.
This park includes:
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
Duncan Park
81 W Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Duncan Park is both the site of a lake and a former minor league baseball stadium.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Mountain Biking Trails
- Green Space
- Grill
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Tennis Courts
- Trails
Georgia Street Park
104 Georgia Street, Fountain Inn, SC
Fully enclosed, this park features a paved loop with traffic signs and parking spots. It also has basketball, swings and a sand pit.
- Paved trail, sand pit, basketball
- Just swings
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
This small, tree-shaded park is located in Campobello.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Green Space
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
J. Verne Smith Park
2544 Mays Bridge Road, Greer, SC
You will love the tranquilty of Lake Robinson and the awesome mountain views from the picnic shelter.
- Lake Robinson, picnic shelter, walking path, fishing pier
- No playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of J. Verne Smith Park.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
Viola/Thompson Gardner Park
218 Viola Street, Greenville, SC
While this park doesn’t have a picnic shelter, it has several picnic tables and a grill on a sunny, flat green space beside the playground. A sidewalk winds from the playground to the street.
- Picnic tables, sidewalk
- Sunny playground & swings
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Sunset Park is a fully-accessible park featuring an enclosed, accessible playground, another playground in the woods, and even a walking trail.
- Basketball, baseball, soccer, picnic shelters, walking trail
- Enclosed and fully-accessible playground in the sun, shady playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our full review of Sunset Park in Mauldin.
Once you have parked in one of the large parking lots, walk towards the tower in the center of the park and you will come across sunny playgrounds, a huge sand pit and even a wonderful splash pad.
- Paved walking trail, picnic shelter, splash pad, baseball, frisbee golf, sand pit
- Sunny playgrounds
- Restrooms
- Free parking lots
College Street Park
321 West College Street, Simpsonville, SC
Enjoy the small-town charm of a neighborhood park complete with a playground, basketball court, and a manicured, grassy space.
- Basketball court, grassy space
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of College Street Park.
Gower Estates
24 Evelyn Avenue, Greenville, SC
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!
- Zip line, military tank, paved trail for wheels, picnic shelters, enclosed basketball and tennis courts
- New playground and older playground in the shade
- New restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Gower Estates.
Campbell's Covered Bridge
171 Campbells Covered Bridge Road, Landrum, SC
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.
- Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Beaverdam Creek, picnic tables, paved trail, nature trail
- No playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot
See our review of Campbell’s Covered Bridge.
Inman Mills Park
251 4th Street, Inman, SC
Generally used for youth baseball and softball, this park does include a playground.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Green Space
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Swings
South Converse Street Park
E Hampton Avenue, Spartanburg, SC
This updated park is close to downtown Spartanburg.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Swings
- Trails
Henry Bacon McKoy Park
19 Afton Avenue, Greenville, SC
Step down the stairs, away from the street and into a new playground that almost feels like a secret.
- Picnic tables and grill in the shade
- New, sunny playground for 2-12, preschool swings
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Springfield Park
129 Hyde Circle, Mauldin, SC
There’s playground equipment at this small playground that you won’t find many other places.
- Picnic shelter, basketball, baseball
- Small, older playground mainly in the shade
- Restrooms
- Large parking lot
Located by Walmart and the fire station, this park is an enclosed space in the middle of all the Boiling Springs action.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Swings
- Trails
Irwin Park
S Irwin Avenue, Spartanburg, SC
Irwin Park is a 14-acre neighborhood park.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
Loretta C. Wood Park
10200 Augusta Road, Pelzer, SC
A paved walking trail winds through two baseball diamonds, a picnic shelter with restrooms and enclosed, sunny playgrounds.
- Picnic shelter, baseball diamonds
- Sunny, enclosed playgrounds
- Restrooms
- Large parking lot
Skyland Park
37 Skyland Drive, Greenville, SC
Set in the Nicholtown neighborhood right off Laurens Road, have fun at the colorful, new playground and full basketball court.
- Basketball court, grassy space
- Sunny playground
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Caesars Head State Park
8155 Geer Highway, Cleveland, SC
Escape to the mountains!
- Amazing views, picnic tables, nature trails, visitor center
- No playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review on Caesars Head State Park.
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.
This park includes:
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Splash pad (summer only)
- Swings
- Trails
Pinckney-Fludd Park
400 Pinckney Street, Greenville, SC
Right around the corner from a trolley stop, enjoy a day at this historic, neighborhood park with a new playground.
- Basketball
- New playground in the sun
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Read our review of Pinckney-Fludd Park.
Located at Headquarters Library outside of the children’s department, this is a fully enclosed playground. You may only access the playground through the library, so it is only open library hours.
This park offers:
- Parking
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Tables
W.R. McKinney Park
231 E Hayne Street, Woodruff, SC
This park in Woodruff hosts youth sports, has a summer splash pad and serves as a wonderful community park.
This park includes:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Green Space
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Splash Pad
- Swings
Legacy Park
336 Rocky Slope Road, Greenville, SC
Modeled after Central Park, this is the perfect park for picnics, kite-flying, walks and play of all kinds.
- Large green space, pond, brook, paved trail, sand vollebyall, bench swings
- Big kid playground in the sun and enclosed preschool playground
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Legacy Park.
Falls Park
601 S. Main Street, Greenville, SC
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Stroll across Greenville’s iconic Liberty Bridge, picnic by the river, and let your kids cool off at the city’s only splash pad. You can also turn your visit into a scavenger hunt if you look for the butterflies from the Butterfly Keeper Project.
- Iconic suspension bridge, paved walking trail, bench swings, picnic tables, splash pad
- Sunny and shady areas
- Restrooms
- Street-side parking or city parking garage
Read our review of Falls Park.
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.
This park includes:
- obstacle course type playground
- turf ground covering
- covered picnic area
- located in Rail Yard park, along the Rail Trail
Conestee Park
840 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC
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.
- Dog park, green space, bench swings, paved walking trail
- Enclosed preschool playground and big kid playground in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Conestee Park.
Croft Park
116 Croft Street, Greenville, SC
Not to be confused with Croft State Park, this park sits beside Stone Academy and features a sunny playground, swings and paved walking trail.
- Paved trail
- Sunny playground, swings
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
St. Matthews Park
St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, SC
This new park is located behind St. Matthews Episcopal.
This park includes:
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Swings
Railroad Mini Park
32 Becker Street, Greenville, SC
Located right off of Stone Avenue in the city of Greenville, your children will love the new playground and scavenger hunt.
- Basketball, grassy space, scavenger hunt
- New playground in the sun
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Read our review of Railroad Mini Park.
Holmes Park
111 Holmes Drive, Greenville, SC
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.
- Frisbee golf course, walking trail, picnic shelter, basketball court, baseball diamond, new tennis courts, pickleball courts
- New playground in the sun
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Holmes Park.
Summer Hill Park
311 Hillandale Road, Spartanburg, SC
This is a small park in the Summer Hill neighborhood.
This park includes:
- Grill
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
Holston Creek Park
7561 New Cut Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offering mountain views and fishing, this park is located in Inman.
This park includes:
- Parking
- A 27-hole disc golf course
- A fishing pond
- A large picnic shelter
- Restrooms
- A mountain bike course
- Multipurpose field
- A playground
- Two full-sized baseball/softball fields
Staunton Bridge Community Center
165 Staunton Bridge Road, Greenville, SC
There is so much to do on this new playground with a large grassy space behind it.
- Green space
- Sunny, new playground
- Restrooms (inside the community center)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of Staunton Bridge Community Center.
Wards Creek Park
1 Elmer Street, Greer, SC
This park is located in Greer.
This park includes:
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
North Main Rotary Park
9 Ashley Avenue, Greenville, SC
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.
- Walking trail, picnic shelter, basketball court, baseball diamond
- Shady playground
- No restrooms (unless community center is open)
- Free parking lot
Read our review of North Main Rotary Park.
David Jackson Park
25 Fowler Road, Taylors, SC
This park has a great paved walking trail going around 5 baseball diamonds and a big, sunny playground.
- Baseball diamonds, picnic shelter, paved walking trail
- Sunny big kid and preschool playground with swings
- Restrooms
- Free parking lot
Read our review of David Jackson Park.
Ella Mae Logan Park
Howe Street, Greenville, SC
This little park is perfect for younger children! Enjoy the hunt for the states in the wall and a picnic at the shelter.
- Picnic shelter, scavenger hunt
- Sunny, preschool playground and swings
- No restrooms
- Street-side parking
Springwood Neighborhood Park
Green Street and W. Arlington Avenue, Greer, SC
Beside the pristine Greer City Stadium, you will find a small playground, green space and small picnic shelter.
- Greer City Stadium, picnic shelter, green space
- Playground
- No restrooms
- Free parking lot at the stadium
Willow Oaks Park
194 W. Hampton Street, Spartanburg, SC
This neighborhood park is located in Hampton Heights.
This park includes:
- Green Space
- Grill
- Playground
- Swings
Which park in Greenville is your favorite?Â