2013 Parks & Recreation Guide

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1 Parks & Recreation Guide What s Inside Athletics Special Events Map to County Parks Recreation Complexes Programs for Youth and Adults

2 The unshaded areas on this map represent the Recreation District of Greenville County. Individuals and businesses in this area pay taxes to the District. Individuals and businesses who do not live within the District are welcome to use our parks and pay a nominal additional charge to participate in our programs. PARKS 1. *Brushy Creek Soccer Complex 4524 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors, SC soccer fields 2. Butler Springs Park 301 Butler Springs Rd., Greenville, SC playground, 2 athletic fields, picnic shelter, tennis, walking trail 3. Campbell s Covered Bridge 171 Campbell s Covered Bridge Rd., Landrum, SC 29356, historic site MAP OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT Are You Planning a Birthday Party or Special Event? Parks, picnic shelters, community centers, the Pavilion, Discovery Island, Otter Creek, 7th Inning Splash, and the Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center are great places for special events from birthday parties to large church or corporate functions. Call or go online to make your reservation Cedar Falls Park 201 Cedar Falls Rd., Fountain Inn, SC historic site, walking trails, playground, picnic shelter, scenic river views 5. Chico Bolin Park (Old TR High School) 115 Wilhelm Winter Street, Travelers Rest, SC athletic fields, walking track 6. Conestee Park 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville, SC stadium, 4 baseball fields, walking trail, event shelter, playground, entrance to Lake Conestee Nature Park, GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail access 7. *Corey Burns Park 201 Boling Ct., Taylors, SC field baseball complex 8. David Jackson Park 25 Fowler Rd., Taylors, SC field baseball complex, playground, walking trail 9. East Riverside Park 1155 S. Suber Rd., Greer, SC athletic fields, playground, sand volleyball, picnic shelter 10. Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park 420 Blacks Rd., Greenville, SC field soccer complex, playground, walking trail 11. Gateway Park 115 Henderson Dr., Travelers Rest, SC tennis, athletic fields, playground, mountain bike flow park 12. Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail 18 miles and growing - walking/biking trail connecting Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville - additional sections in Fountain Inn and Lake Conestee Nature Park 13. Herdklotz Park 126 Beverly Rd., Greenville, SC soccer fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, walking trail, sand volleyball, horseshoes Reserve a shelter online at

3 14. Jimi Turner Park (Slater-Marietta) 210 Baker Circle, Slater, SC athletic fields 15. Lake Conestee Nature Park 601 Fork Shoals Rd., Greenville, SC hiking & biking trails, birding, GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail access 16. Lakeside Park 1500 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont, SC athletic fields, playground, picnic shelter, tennis, basketball, walking trail, 7th Inning Splash Waterpark 17. Les Mullinax Park 7 Dividing Water Rd.,Travelers Rest, SC picnic shelter 18. Lincoln Park 169 Harnitha Ln., Taylors, SC playground, picnic shelter, athletic field, walking trail, basketball 19. Loretta C. Wood Park Augusta Rd., Pelzer, SC athletic fields, walking trail, playground 20. MESA Soccer Complex 1020 Anderson Ridge Rd., Greer, SC Home of Carolina Elite Soccer Academy 16 soccer fields, playgrounds, picnic shelter, walking trail 21. Monaghan Park 1 Thomas St., Greenville, SC athletic field 22. Northside Park 101 W. Darby Rd., Greenville, SC athletic fields, picnic shelter, tennis, basketball, sand volleyball, Otter Creek Waterpark 23. Northwest Park at Greenville Tech 8109 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC athletic fields, picnic shelter, playground 24. Oak Grove Lake Oak Grove Lake Rd., Greenville, SC fishing lake, walking, biking, under construction 25. Odessa Street Garden 106 Odessa St., Greenville, SC community garden 26. *Pavilion Recreation Complex PLAY Scottswood Rd., Taylors, SC year-round ice skating and inline hockey rink, Bounce House, party rooms, tennis courts, athletic fields, dog park, Boundless Playground, toddler playground, picnic shelter, miniature train 27. *Pelham Mill Park 2770 E. Phillips Rd., Greenville, SC historic site, dog park 29. Piney Mountain Park 501 Worley Rd., Greenville, SC playground, athletic field, picnic shelter, walking trail, basketball, community building 30. Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center Hwy. 11, Marietta, SC full service 160-bed retreat center, dining hall, 8 cabins, pool, airnasium, high and low ropes course, zip line, meeting spaces, Home of Camp Spearhead & Camp Courage 31. Pleasant Ridge Park 4232 Hwy. 11, Marietta, SC fishing, picnic shelters, walking trail, cabins, camping, Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center 32. Poinsett Bridge 580 Callahan Mountain Road, Travelers Rest, SC historic site 33. Poinsett Park 5 Pine Forest Rd., Travelers Rest, SC playground, walking trail, picnic shelter 34. Riverbend Equestrian Park 175 Riverbend Rd., Greenville, SC large picnic shelter, show facilities 35. Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park 406 West Ave., Greenville, SC historic baseball field, playground, picnic shelter 36. Slater-White Park 8 Slater Rd., Slater, SC athletic field 37. Southside Park 417 Baldwin Rd. Simpsonville, SC athletic fields, tennis, picnic shelter, playground, Discovery Island Waterpark, Donnie Ballew s Ultimate Challenge BMX Track 38. Westside Park 2700 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville, SC athletic fields, picnic shelters, playground, Westside Aquatic Complex Aquatic Facilities 39. Discovery Island Waterpark Baldwin Rd., Simpsonville, SC body slide, tube slide, Flowrider, lazy river, water spray playground, concessions, party rentals 40. 7th Inning Splash Waterpark Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont, SC bowl slide, spray pad, pool, concessions, party rentals 42. Westside Aquatic Center SWIM W. Blue Ridge Dr., Greenville, SC indoor 8-lane 50-meter competition pool, 5-lane 25-yard heated therapy pool, fitness room, Senior Action Site Community Centers 43. Brutontown Community Center Leo Lewis St., Greenville, SC activity room, playground, gym, community garden 44. Freetown Community Center Alice Ave., Greenville, SC gym, activity room, playground, athletic field 45. Happy Hearts Community Center Loop St., Greenville, SC activity building, basketball, picnic grove 46. Mt. Pleasant Community Center South Fairfield Road Greenville, SC activity room, gym, playground, walking trail, shelter, athletic field 47. Slater Hall Community Center Whitney St., Slater, SC historic Slater Hall, activity building, walking trail, playground 48. Staunton Bridge Road Community Center 165 Staunton Bridge Road, Greenville, SC activity room, outside basketball 49. Sterling Community Center Minus St., Greenville, SC gym, playground, picnic shelter, athletic field, tennis, basketball, activity room, Huddle Teen Center, greenway, Greenville B-Cycle Station 50. Sterling Athletic Field Valentine St., Greenville, SC lighted football field, shelter 51. Woodfield Community Center Ridgeway Dr., Greenville, SC activity building, athletic field, playground *Constructed in partnership with ReWa MAP OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT 28. Piedmont Athletic Complex 150 Woodmont School Rd., Piedmont, SC track, athletic fields 41. Otter Creek Waterpark W. Darby Rd., Greenville, SC body slides, tube slide, kiddie slide, spray pad, concessions, party rentals - (864)

4 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! - (864) Serving Youth and Adults With Special Needs Camp Spearhead Residential summer camp for youth and adults with special needs and disabilities of all levels at Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center. THE WEEKEND PROGRAM Weekend activities for individuals with special needs - Furman football games, reteats, Day at Camp, pizza, bowling, and more. SPECIAL OLYMPICS Spring Games at Furman University April 10, Summer Games in Columbia May 3-5, Washington Center Day at Bob Jones University in September, Fall Games at the Pavilion in October, Year-round training in 12 sports. Programs for youth and seniors Visit throughout the year for times, dates, and fees. summer day camps Greenville Rec knows a thing or two about having a blast at summer day camp. Youth ages 6-14 spend their days swimming, playing sports and games, exploring nature, creating crafty masterpieces, and taking field trips. Multiple locations throughout the county. Visit for locations and registration information - Register Online PROGRAMS... COMMUNITY CENTER programs Community centers are integral to the neighborhoods they call home - Mt. Pleasant, Sterling, Freetown, Slater, Happy Hearts, Woodfield, Staunton Bridge, and Brutontown. Neighbors gather for community meetings, health and wellness classes, and seasonal events. Young people engage in after-school and summer programs, and seniors find a wealth of opportunities for enrichment. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Greenville Rec is cool for after-school. Kids get homework help and a chance to be active with sports and games. Programs available at Slater Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant, Brutontown, Freetown, Sterling Community Centers, and the Pavilion. SENIOR ACTIVITiES Seniors are a vital part of our programming, whether hurling horseshoes in the Senior Sports Classic or enjoying fellowship with friends on field trips. You will regularly find folks sewing, cooking, crafting, and learning how to improve and maintain their health. Programs offered at Freetown, Sterling, and Mt. Pleasant Community Centers, as well as, Slater Hall Annex and Westside Aquatic Complex. Visit throughout the year for times, dates, and fees.

5 Athletics BMX - Southside Park Regional and national tournament venue, weekly practice times and races - YOUTH FOOTBALL Ages 6-13 Team registration is July 1-26, at the Recreation District s Administrative Office. Season begins September 5. Youth Flag Football registration is February Season begins in March. YOUTH SOCCER Spring and Fall for youth ages 5-18 Visit to find a team in your neighborhood. Little League Baseball Spring and Fall for youth ages 5-18 Visit to find a team in your neighborhood. LACROSSE Youth and adults: Summer Box Leagues, Fall Field Leagues, and Youth Spring Leagues. WALKING & CYCLING Greenville Health system swamp rabbit trail Joggers, walkers, and bicyclists will enjoy the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail. This 18-mile paved greenway trail connects downtown Greenville, Furman University, and Travelers Rest. Additional sections in Fountain Inn and Lake Conestee Nature Park. ADULT SOFTBALL Men s open, coed open, church, and coed church leagues; Spring team registration through March 8, and Fall team registration through July 12, at the Recreation District s Administrative Office - Register Online ADULT SOCCER Divisions for coed 7v7, men s 7v7 and 11v11, and women s 7v7 - Spring registration through February 15, Summer registration through May 10, Fall registration through August 9, Winter outdoor registration through December 20, Winter indoor registration December 1-30 Register Online Ice and Inline Hockey Year-round hockey classes, Try-Hockey-for-Free clinics, adult and youth leagues, and tournaments at the Pavilion - Register Online Tennis Classes, leagues, individual instruction, and tournaments at the Pavilion. Adult Flag Football & Kickball Spring registration through February 15, Summer registration through May 31, Fall registration through August 30, Winter registration for Flag Football through December 20 - Register Online swimming Team Greenville competitive swim team, Learn-to-Swim programs, lap swimming at Westside Aquatic Complex. PROGRAMS...SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! - (864)

6 - (864) Pavilion Recreation complex Ice Rink & indoor sports arena Join us at the Pavilion, the coolest place in town for ice skating, inline and ice hockey, Learn-to-Skate and learn to play hockey programs, volleyball, and much more. The Bounce House & Party Rooms Your child will love the Bounce House. 7,000 square feet of bouncing, jumping, climbing, and sliding - 3 festive party rooms - open 7 days a week Ask about group rates and party packages. PROGRAMS...SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! WATERPARKS - Open May 25th 7th inning splash waterpark This park is a home run, sporting a giant bowl slide, huge spray pad, pool, party huts, and tasty concessions - Available for birthday parties and exclusive rentals - Located at Lakeside Park. OTTER CREEK WATERPARK A water wonderland complete with 2 body slides, 1 tube slide, 1 kiddie slide, spray pad, party huts, and awesome concessions - Located at Northside Park. DISCOVERY ISLAND WATERPARK Float, surf, and slide at DI with 1 body slide, 1 tube slide, Flowrider, lazy river, water playground, party huts, and delicious concessions - Located at Southside Park. Tennis Learn to play and develop a lifelong love for the game of tennis! Instruction for players of all ages and abilities, private and semi-private lessons, summer tennis camps, and more. Dog Park Fido will love the dog park at the Pavilion. Separate areas for large and small dogs, water fountains for dogs and humans, canine play equipment. Boundless Playground SC s first Boundless Certified playground designed for youth of all abilities. Ask us about Birthday Parties & Exclusive Rentals Rec n Crew Passes Purchase a Rec N Crew annual pass for unlimited access to one waterpark or all three waterparks and the Pavilion - Available Online

7 WESTSIDE AQUATIC COMPLEX Swimming, Fitness, & Fun Tired of waiting for a lane at your pool? There are plenty of lanes at Westside Aquatic Complex, as well as, land and water fitness classes, swimming lessons, kayak rolling sessions, and Wibits aquatic obstacle course. Team Greenville Westside is home to Team Greenville, Greenville s premier competitive swim team. Need to learn or hone your strokes, check out Team Greenville s Champion Swim School. Visit for times, dates, and fees. Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center Just what you re looking for An incomparable natural setting and impeccable design makes Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center the ideal choice for your corporate event, wedding, family reunion, or other special event. Enjoy cozy accommodations, great food, high ropes adventure, and good times just 45 minutes from downtown Greenville. Accommodates 160 overnight guests. Home of Camp Spearhead and Camp Courage. Call to inquire about rentals, school group programs, gem mining, and team building. Visit for more information. Visit throughout the year for times, dates and fees Parties and Exclusive rentals Birthday Parties Greenville Rec offers the best birthday parties in town. Bounce and skate at the Pavilion, slide and ride at the waterparks, swim and play at Westside, or mine for gems at Pleasant Ridge. Let us take care of all the details. Call us at or go online for more information. Exclusive Rentals All three waterparks, Westside Aquatic Complex, Conestee Park, Riverbend Park, and the Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center are available for exclusive rentals. An excellent choice for corporate functions and other group events. PROGRAMS Call Jill at ext. 161 for more information. - (864)

8 OUR MISSION: to be a leader in providing diverse, dynamic, ever-improving recreational opportunities in a sustainable manner Special Events for Greenville County Recreation District 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd.,Taylors, SC LEPRECHAUN O GALA March 15 / 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / The Pavilion Bring your little leprechauns (ages 2-6) to the Pavilion to celebrate St. Patrick s Day. Register Online FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT March 22 / 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm / Gateway Park You haven t lived until you ve hunted eggs after dark. There will also be face painting, clown bounces, carnival games, and concessions. For youth ages 2-12 / In partnership with the North Greenville Baptist Association. 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT March 23 / Brutontown Community Center One of many events offered through the Greater Greenville Senior Sports Classic for adults 50+. GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM SWAMP RABBIT CYCLEBRATION April 6 / Gateway Park / Support GHS Swamp Rabbit expansion with multi-distance ride for cyclists of every level. Enjoy fun for the whole family with kids activities, food, and music. SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES April 10 / 10:00 am - 1:00 pm / Furman University Join us to cheer on more than 1,000 Special Olympic athletes as they compete in 15 track and field events. HERSHEY S TRACK & FIELD MEET April 20 / 9:00 am - 1:00 pm / Greenville High School / This free event promotes fun and fitness among youth ages Pre-registration required. Presented by Greenville Track Club and Rhino Concessions. GREATER GREENVILLE SENIOR SPORTS CLASSIC April / All Day / Various Locations throughout the County / Adults ages 50+ compete in more than 30 Olympic-style events designed to test their mettle, and maybe earn them a medal, in this week-long event. Registration begins in February. GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM SWAMP RABBIT 5K May 3 / 6:30 pm / The GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail at Gateway Park / This is the 2nd largest 5K run in South Carolina with a great celebration afterwards. It is a Corporate Shield event so bring the co-workers. Register online at SENIOR WALK May 9 / 9:00 am / Furman University Scenic one and three-mile walks are a great way to keep fit and meet new friends. Adults 50+ will enjoy snacks and door prizes at this free event. GEORGE THE TRAIN OPENING April 5 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / The Pavilion Join us as we kick off George s season. STATE SENIOR SPORTS CLASSIC May / Florence, SC Adults 50+ take their skills to this event and compete against athletes from across the state. Visit for more information. GREATER GREENVILLE SCOTTISH GAMES & HIGHLAND FESTIVAL June 1 / All Day / Furman University Children will want to visit Wee Scotland during this event for games and prizes. For more event information go to WAGGIN IN THE WATERPARK September 7 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Discovery Island Waterpark / September 21 / 10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Otter Creek Waterpark We turn over the waterpark to the dogs for a day of waterpark fun. Proof of vaccinations required. Register Online TOUCH A TRUCK September 14 / 10:00 am 2:00 pm / Westside Park / Tow trucks, dump trucks, fire trucks, and more will be on exhibit for the kids to climb on and explore. Free for all ages. Presented by Action Concrete Pumping. GET OUT GREENVILLE October 5 / 8:00 am - 8:00 pm / Conestee Park Running, hiking, cycling, climbing, paddling, music, food, educational sessions, demonstrations, kids activities, and more. Join us and find out the best way to get out. SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL GAMES October / The Pavilion Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes statewide will compete in 14 sporting events. SPINX RUN FEST Late October / The Greenville Track Club s flagship event includes a marathon, half marathon and 5K. Visit for complete details. TURKEY TROT November 14 / 10:30 am / Furman University Get ready for that big Thanksgiving dinner with a crisp 1 or 3 mile walk. This free event for adults 50+ offers snacks and door prizes. PETEY S HOLIDAY PARTY December 17 / 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / The Pavilion Join us for cookies, music, games, and fun on the ice rink. For youth ages 2-6. Register Online JOIN OUR TEAM... Each summer the Recreation District employs over 500 seasonal staff: water safety instructors, lifeguards, camp counselors, and customer service representatives for Discovery Island, Otter Creek, 7th Inning Splash, and the Pavilion. Visit for details. Visit throughout the year for times, dates, and fees. Making the healthy choice the easy choice.