Spartanburg is lucky to have so many great parks and playgrounds for kids. My kids have swung, spun, and raced through many of them ... and definitely have their favorites!
Here’s a list of our family’s favorite parks and playgrounds in Spartanburg and the reasons we love them:
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
That’s our family’s list for favorite parks and playgrounds in Spartanburg, but I bet your kids have their own favorites! Let me know what’s on your family’s list for Spartanburg’s best parks and playgrounds by leaving me a note on Facebook or emailing me at mackidspartanburg@macaronikid.com. I’ll be doing more Spartanburg playground and park reviews in the future, so I would love to have your input!