Are you looking for an awesome playground to visit without leaving Greenville? Gower Estates Park has a zip line and plenty of shade, making it an excellent choice for your next park day!
[Gower Park will be closed for major renovations until 2024]
I had never been to Gower Estates Park until we were invited to a birthday party there. This little park is secretly tucked away just off Lauren’s Road. If you’re like my kids, you call it “the park with the tank”. Yes, it has an army tank and the kids can climb all over it. #funpictures! Gower has some great tennis courts and a couple of very nice baseball fields.
The Playground at Gower Estates Park
The best part is the playground equipment! The set boasts a two-level jungle gym with a slide. Next to it is a fun hanging merry-go-round sort of thing. (Try it and see if you can hang on!)
A Zipline
And last but not least, the feature that will provoke endless giggles and be the reason why you return to the park, is a zip line. Picture the zip line everyone waits for at Hertklotz, but five times longer and you get to sit on it. So much fun! My kids even forgot that it was 93 degrees for a few minutes. I’m guessing this is our new request for go-to parks.
Parents, here’s your takeaway on the new digs. Metal poles are made with this new material that doesn’t get hot in the sun. Fresh mulch is not dyed, so don’t worry about stains on clothes. There is a cover on the playground and lots of trees so there’s plenty of shade. And the main attraction for parents? The bathrooms are generally clean!
Disc Golf, Tennis Courts, and Picnic Shelters to Rent
Not only does Gower Park have an excellent playground, but it also has softball fields, basketball courts, tennis/pickleball courts, and more. There is also a 9-hole disc golf course that is a fun way to spend an afternoon with your kids.
You will also find a paved walking trail, perfect for pushing a stroller or taking your young kids out to practice riding their bikes or scooters.
If you want to rent a shelter at Gower Park, you can for birthday parties, special events, or family gatherings. They offer half-day or full-day rentals, with 5 covered picnic shelters available.
Visit Gower Estates Park
Gower Park
24 Evelyn Avenue, Greenville
Open daily 6 am – 9 pm
What is your favorite thing about the renovated Gower Estates Park?
Check out our KA Guide to Parks Near Greenville, SC for a detailed guide of what each park offers!
We had our daughter’s first Birthday at one of the covered tables. We really enjoyed this park. Never knew it was back there until i checked on the Greenville Parks page looking at what was available for the date we wanted! They had a nice walking path and lots of areas for the kids to run.
Pickleball courts should be constructed at Gower Park , since the tennis courts are already there. Lines have been drawn on the tennis courts, but it is very inconvenient for seniors to chase after the balls on the larger tennis courts. Perhaps, two courts could be constructed just for pickleball.
Pickleball courts could also be made at the Cleveland Park where only tennis courts are available.