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Parks, Playgrounds, and Nature Preserves

September 28, 2015
Let's get outside and have some fun!
Here is a list of parks, playgrounds, nature preserves and hiking trails in Spartanburg.
Please leave comments below and let us know which parks are your favorite.

Adams Park - Boundary Dr in Historic Beaumont Mill Village 
9.2 acre neighborhood park 
Lighted baseball field 
Basketball court
Picnic shelter

Andrews Farm Park - Pinecrest Rd at Woodburn Rd 
29 acres of green space 
Small Creek

Barnet Park-248 East St.John St
Seven total acres, with a 2-mile paved walking trail
Interactive water fountain
Picnic pavilion

Camp Croft / Croft State Park - 450 Croft State Park Rd
Fishing
Boat rentals
Playground
Picnic shelters
Hiking and biking trails
Equestrian facilities

Chapel Street Park- Intersection of Chapel St and Asheville Hwy
Basketball court
Playground
Picnic shelter

Cleveland Park - 141 N Cleveland Park Dr
Walking trails
Playground
Picnic shelters

Downtown Pocket Park-West Main St near Daniel Morgan Ave
Cafe-style seating
Free public wi-fi

Duncan Park - 81 West Park Dr
102.5 acre community park
Small lake and wooded 1-mile walking trail
9 miles of wooded mountain biking trails
Two baseball fields
Playground
Tennis courts
Picnic tables

Edwin Griffin Nature Preserve - 1091 Woodburn Rd
115 acre preserve and trail system

Happy Hollow Park - Glendalyn Ave between S. Fairview St and Connecticut Ave
Located in Historic Converse Heights
Playground
Picnic shelter
Concrete walks

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve - John B White Sr Blvd
Community garden and woodland preserve
Walking trails

Hillcrest Park - Intersection of Maryland Ave and Park Dr
2.5 acre neighborhood park
Playground
Picnic shelter and tables

Hub City Art Park - Intersection of Daniel Morgan Ave and Henry St
Benches
Water fountain
Sculptures
Flower garden

Irwin Park - Intersection of Seay St and Irwin Ave
14 acre neighborhood park
Two baseball fields
Basketball court
Playground
Picnic shelter

Lake Bowen Park - 8515 Hwy 9, Inman
Playground
Picnic area
Fishing

Priscilla Rumley Park - Alexander Ave
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Basketball court

Rail Tail Dog Park - Union St across from Duncan Park

South Converse Park - South Converse St
Playground
Picnic shelter

Stoneledge Park - 119 S Spencer St, Duncan
Playground
Picnic Shelter

Summerhill Park - Hillandale Rd
Basketball court
Playground
Picnic shelter

Willow Oaks Park - West Hampton Dr
Playground
Water fountain 

More information on these can be found at visitspartanburg.com