A Parent’s Guide to North Spartanburg Park and Miracle Park in Boiling Springs, SC

Navigating the Park with Two Names

As a parent of young children, North Spartanburg Park is one of my favorite spots in the area, but it took me a while to understand it. First of all, while it is in the northern part of Spartanburg County, its address is actually in Boiling Springs. And then I found it was often going by another name—Miracle Park—so which is it? The answer: A bit of both!

North Spartanburg Park is the name of the larger park complex, but inside it, there is also another mini-park, this one called Miracle Park. Miracle Park is Carolina Miracle League’s adaptive sports area within the larger North Spartanburg Park, and it is designed specifically with accessibility and inclusivity in mind.

When you first pull into the parking lot of North Spartanburg Park, you’ll be on top of a hill overlooking the property. Fork to the left, and you’ll find the exercise equipment looking out over the larger sports complex. Follow the hill down to the right, and you’ll find even better parking, conveniently located next to all the best amenities for parents and kids.

Fully Fenced Playground for Little Kids

I usually park next to the big sign for Miracle Park, as this leads into the playground. This fully fenced playground makes it easy to relax while keeping eyes on your kids, thanks to great visibility from one end to the other.

The play equipment is perfect for preschoolers, with some climbing elements that older toddlers and early elementary kids will also enjoy. Just be watchful, because a few higher areas may require closer supervision if you’re visiting with the littlest ones. There are sensory stations around the playset, as well as a swing set with standard swings, baby swings, and accessible swings.

One of my favorite features is the paved loop wrapping around the inside of the fence, which makes it so much easier to get in with a stroller. It provides a great space for kids to play with sidewalk chalk, scooters, and more within the safety of the fence. Parents and caregivers will appreciate the benches shaded by mature trees, and trash cans for easy cleanup inside the fence.

Just outside the gate, there is a small covered picnic shelter with a view of the playground—an ideal setup for birthday parties or family meetups! If your group is larger, there is another covered picnic shelter within walking distance. While you cannot see the playground from this picnic shelter, it does have the added convenience of being right next to the restroom facilities.

Carolina Miracle League for Inclusive Athletics

While enjoyed by families from every walk of life, Miracle Park inside North Spartanburg Park is a gift to the community from the special folks at Carolina Miracle League. This non-profit invites children with physical and other challenges to participate in organized athletics through its inclusive baseball league.

Miracle Park was custom designed to provide a safe and accommodating space for all children to play together, with features like a wheelchair-accessible synthetic turf for rounding the bases. Their fully fenced playground was also designed with inclusivity in mind, and features accessible swings, a ramp up to the playset, and multiple sensory stations.

Easy Paved Loop for Stroller Walks

If you head back out to the parking lot from Miracle Park, you can look across it to see the larger sports complex. There are four ballfields with a beautifully flat, paved walking trail that runs in a half-mile loop around them. It’s wide enough for strollers, accessible, and perfect for parents looking to get in a walk while their kids ride scooters or bikes alongside.

There is a shallow swale which runs alongside the path to help channel rainwater away from the park’s amenities. If you’re letting your littlest family members run and walk alongside you, just keep a close eye so they don’t take a tumble into the mud or any standing water that might be left after heavy rains.

BMX Racing for Kids and Adults

One of North Spartanburg Park’s most exciting features is hidden from sight unless you know where to look for it. Head back up to the top parking lot, and you’ll find Spartanburg County’s very own BMX track tucked beside it.

The BMX track is not currently available for use, but interested families can contact Spartanburg BMX to ask for any updates on the track’s reopening to the public. Spartanburg BMX is a member of USA BMX.

General Park Info

Address: 1160 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
Hours: 7 am-9 pm in summer, 7 am-7 pm in winter
Contact: Spartanburg County Parks