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https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/parks-and-recreation

City Parks

*Parks where shelter rentals are available. For all rental information, please visit here.

Airport Park*

500 Ammons Rd.

This airport themed park in front of the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport with views of airplanes taking off and landing.

Playgrounds
Picnic Shelters
Swing Sets and Baby Swings
Walking Path (0.4 mile)
Public Restroom
Splashpad
Multipurpose Field
Outdoor Fitness Equipment

And then there are so many more too!

Parks and Recreation

Spartanburg...Always Doing

The Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life by providing a variety of recreational programs and opportunities in safe, well-maintained facilities and parks. More than 150,000 people of all ages participated in a program, took a class, or utilized a city recreation center or park at least once last year. And all of our fitness classes, sports, cultural arts and other special programs are open to the general public and are either free or available at a modest cost.

City Parks

*Parks where shelter rentals are available. For all rental information, please visit here.

Andrews Farm Park

1370 Pinecrest Road

A beautiful passive greenspace near the Edward Griffin Preserve on the City's Eastside.

29 acres of greenspace
Wide-open areas for play
Small creek
Mature tree canopy
Connection to Cottonwood Trail

Barnet Park*

248 East St. John Street

Spartanburg’s premier outdoor events venue, the seven-acre park hosts a variety of events each year. Located downtown adjacent to the Chapman Cultural Center, it contains the Zimmerli Amphitheater, which seats approximately 1,100 in the fixed seating area, with additional seating for up to 4,900 on the terraced lawn.

2-mile paved walking trail
Interactive splashpad
1,036-square-foot picnic pavilion
Zimmerli Amphitheater
Public restroom facilities
Original sculptures "Exuberance" & "Circle of Friendship"

Beaumont Mills Park

660 Southern Street

Located in the historic Beaumont Mills village.

Musical Instrument Station
Playground
Picnic shelter

Chapel Street Park*

104 Chapel Street

Serves as a lovely gateway to the historic Cleveland Park neighborhood and other Northside neighborhoods, the 1.2-acre Chapel Street Park is the frequent host for community events and neighborhood gatherings.

Basketball court
Playground
Picnic shelter
Original sculptures

Denny's Plaza Playground

This brand new playground is located in the heart on downtown! From June 7, 2021 to July 1, 2021, this playground will be closed for public use on Monday-Thursdays until 5:30pm for private use by Meeting Street Academy. The playground will be open to the public after 5:30pm until dark, Monday-Thursdays and open from 9am to dark Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Swings
Jungle gym
Slides
Rubberized turf
Musical Instrument Station

Downtown Pocket Park

West Main Street near Daniel Morgan Avenue

Opened in 2012, the Downtown Pocket Park is located on West Main Street between the Masonic Temple and Carriage House Wines, directly across from the Herald-Journal offices. A partnership between Hub-Bub, Inc., the Masonic Temple, private citizens and the City transformed what was formerly an empty lot into a refuge in the heart of downtown.

Cafe-style seating
Free public wi-fi
Available to rent for small parties and events

Duncan Park*

81 West Park Drive

A sprawling park and greenspace, Duncan Park includes mountain bike trails, the historic Duncan Park baseball stadium, a pond, walking trails, and much more.

102.5 acre community park
Small lake & wooded 1-mile walking trail
9 miles of mountain biking trails
Two baseball fields
Playground
Four tennis courts with restrooms
Picnic tables
Outdoor amphitheater

Happy Hollow Park*

640 Glendalyn Avenue

Located in Historic Converse Heights, Happy Hollow is a small park that sees a lot of action!

Playground
Picnic shelter, picnic tables and benches
Original sculptures
Water fountains
Concrete walks
Mature tree canopy provides ample shade
Grassy play area separated from playground

Hillcrest Park*

1445 Maryland Avenue

One of the City's oldest neighborhood parks, located in the Hillcrest neighborhood on the Eastside.

2.5-acre neighborhood park
Playground
Picnic shelter and tables
Small creek
Mature tree canopy provides ample shade

Hot Spot Skate Park

339 Union Street

This park is the first public skate park in the state of South Carolina.

8 ft. vertical ramp
Half pipe with escalators
Spine
Camel Hump
Flow Course
Rails, Ledges and Ramps
New concrete bowl coming in 2021!

For more information, click here.

Hub City Art Park

209 S. Daniel Morgan Avenue

The City made effective use of what had long been an abandoned lot on the edge of downtown, turning it into a popular location for downtown workers seeking a mid-day respite or lunch spot.