Parks and Recreation

YMCA Membership Benefits

» Convenient facility hours, open 7 days a week
» Being a member of a Christian Organization
» FREE Open swim for adults, families and youth
» FREE Child Watch services during use of facilities
» Fitness Center orientation
» Program rate reductions
» FREE use of Fun Zone, gymnasiums
» FREE group exercise and water fitness classes

Childwatch

We offer drop in care for children 8 weeks to 10 years old. Members or program participants are allowed to use. Childwatch while using our facilities. There is a strict 2 hour limit per visit. Children ages 7 and older will be allowed to visit the Fun Zone under the supervision of Childwatch staff, when it is open. This service is FREE to MEMBERS. Non-Members may use this service for a fee of $3.00 per child per hour.

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Tue, Thurs 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 4 – 8 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. – Noon

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Lander University just completed construction of a Lander University Sports Complex recreation, wellness and sports complex just a few blocks from campus and in the heart of Greenwood. The Complex offers stadiums for baseball, soccer and softball, 12 tennis courts, practice and intramural fields, a perimeter track and more

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For Greenwood, South Carolina, saving 54 acres of pristine green space adjacent to the heart of the city is like John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt working to protect the Redwoods, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. This was an opportunity for parents, grandparents, college students, teenagers, schoolchildren and ordinary citizens to join together in creating a park. As envisioned by the Foundation, the park features an open meadow, a natural amphitheater and walking trails. There are shaded pavilions for family picnics, small playgrounds for parents to enjoy an outing with their children, and a pond for outdoor lovers and for nature study by scout troops and school groups. A water feature offers an opportunity for strollers to relax or perhaps sit down for a leisurely read. A dog park would give animal lovers a place to exercise their pets as well as an opportunity to meet others who like to get out and share the news of their pets’ latest exploits.

http://www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com/departments/parks-recreation

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The idea for a City Garden was originated and developed by the Men’s Garden Club. The land was donated by Greenwood Mills to the City of Greenwood and adopted by the Men’s Garden Club in 1989. The addition of the gazebo, two bridges with hand rails, and two park benches began in 1991. In 1994, a tea-rose garden (made possible by Wayside Gardens) was installed followed by several trees and a large trellis covered with climbing roses.

Although the Men’s Garden Club has since dissolved, several former members and friends of the garden came together as the City Garden Club in 2013 with the singular mission of restoring the garden to its former beauty and building a base of volunteers for its continued maintenance. This year the garden will feature a completely renovated rose garden and butterfly garden thanks to the support of a wide range of individuals, companies, non-profits, garden clubs and the City of Greenwood.

One of Greenwood’s most beautiful public places it is often used for such events as weddings, picnics, reunions, photo shoots, and as an attraction for visitors to the Festival of Flowers. This horticultural display provides beauty from early spring through late autumn while educating and entertaining the public.

http://www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com/departments/parks-recreation

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Built along Greenwood’s abandoned railroad lines, the Heritage Trail extends 2.5 miles and offers an excellent opportunity for biking, walking, jogging and skating. The trail can be accessed at the trailhead on South Main Street in the City of Greenwood (next to The Palmetto Bank).

For a location map,click here.

For more information contact the Greater Greenwood Parks and Trails Foundation (864) 229-8018.

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Magnolia Park is located at 244 Magnolia Avenue in the City of Greenwood. This 3 acre park offers a walking trail, playground and picnic area. For a location map, click here. For more information contact the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce at (864)223-8431.

http://www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com/departments/parks-recreation

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4202 Ninety Six Hwy.
Ninety Six, SC 29666
Center Director, Brad Dorn

Phone: (864) 543-4394
8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday

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A Time To Play!

The Greenwood County Civic Center Complex is off Highway 221/72 East as you come into town from the lake. It serves as host for concerts, ballgames, galas – and has been a cornerstone for Greenwood entertainment for years.

There are six lighted tennis courts, and they are open to the public.

You will also see a lot of families enjoying baseball. There are eight fields for that. There is also a football field; two soccer fields, a skateboard park, one large playground, two small playgrounds, and two covered picnic shelters.

http://www.co.greenwood.sc.us/parks.aspx

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The West Cambridge Park is located at 451 Grove Street in the City of Greenwood. This 11 acre park offers an open-air pavilion, picnic shelters, benches, playground, public restrooms and a walking/biking trail. For a location map, click here. For more information or to reserve the gazebo contact the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce at (864)223-8431

http://www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com/departments/parks-recreation

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Come visit the Greenwood County Parks & Rec.

Skate Boarding, Football, Baseball, Tennis..You name it we have a place for you to enjoy your favorite sport!

http://www.greenwoodsc.gov/countywebsite/index.aspx?page=148

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The Blueway has eight stops along the 34-mile route which contain signage, kiosks and brochures that describe the history of the lake and the wildlife of the lake, among other things. Anderson County is also working on a blueway that will connect to Greenwood County’s blueway in Ware Shoals. Officials say that they hope to assist Newberry County in setting up a blueway that will continue down the Saluda River to Lake Murray. The eight stops, which can be seen on the map, are at the Highway 25 bridge, Soul’s Harbor, Watts Bridge, Goat Island, State Park, Buzzards Roost ramp, dam portage and fishing access.

For more information on the Lake Greenwood Blueway visit the Greenwood County Website at www.greenwoodsc.gov

or call 864-943-2648.

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Come out and play at Lake Greenwood State Park!

Lake Greenwood State Park is known locally as the host site for the South Carolina Festival of Flowers Triathlon held each June. In addition to hosting the annual triathlon, the park provides year-round opportunities for excellent South Carolina bass fishing, boating, and offers shoreline campsites and nature trails.

The park was one of 16 built by the CCC and many of the original structures built by the work teams remain standing as fine examples of classic CCC architecture. The history and contributions to all South Carolina State Parks are commemorated in an interactive exhibit at the CCC Museum in the Drummond Center.

Come to Lake Greenwood State Park and compete in the annual triathlon or take a leisurely stroll on the nature trails and enjoy some great South Carolina bass fishing.

If you’re fascinated by CCC architecture, you’ll enjoy more amazing historic structures in South Carolina State Parks, including one of the finest plantation homes of the South at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site and the only one of the historic lighthouses in South Carolina still open to the public at Hunting Island State Park.

HOURS AND ADMISSION
Admission : $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors; age 15 & younger free
Days and Hours of Operation : 6am-6pm, daily (extended to 10pm during Daylight Saving Time)
Office Hours : 9am-5pm, daily (extended to 8pm F-Sa during Daylight Saving Time)

PETS
Pets : Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

For more information click on this link: http://southcarolinaparks.com/lakegreenwood/introduction.aspx

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