Spartanburg County, SC

Including:

• Boiling Springs
• Pacolet
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• Enoree River
• Middle Tyger River
• North Tyger River
• Pacolet River
• South Tyger River

Parks and recreation areas

• Barnet Park (Spartanburg)
  

  Located in downtown Spartanburg, this seven-acre city park is home to the Zimmerli Amphitheater, which provides an outdoor theater for musical, dance and drama performances. The picnic pavilion and several miles of walking trails make the area a nice getaway from the business district, day or night.

• Berry Field (Spartanburg)
  

  Located across the highway from Cleveland Park, this area has a large grassy field and a lighted baseball/softball facility which can be reserved.

• Boiling Springs Memorial (Boiling Springs)
  

  Amidst the growth in the city of Boiling Springs, the original spring has been all but forgotten. Years ago, it was a large geyser which attracted people from all over. Today, this monument protects all that′s left of it.

• Cleveland Park of Spartanburg (Spartanburg)
  

  Spartanburg′s Cleveland Park offers some wonderful amenities, including picnic shelters, a lakeside promenade, an island gazebo, a spacious playground, walking trails, and a 3400 square foot event center. Facilities within the park are available to rent for the special occasions such as family reunions, weddings, receptions, banquets, school parties, and birthday parties. The Event Center is also a great place for business meetings and training sessions.

• Croft State Natural Area
  

  With over 7000 acres of land, this is one of the largest of the state parks. Located in the foothills region near Spartanburg, this area offers a wide variety of activities.

• Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve (Spartanburg)
  

  Originally built as a private garden by the Hatchers, this park is a great place to escape for a few hours when you are in Spartanburg. Unlike many other gardens, this one is on a hilly, wooded terrain. You can stroll the paths to view the multitudes of annuals, perennials, and shrubs, along with the streams and the animal life.

• Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
  

  The site of Edward Musgrove′s Mill was also the location of an important Revolutionary war battle. An interpretive center now tells the story of this battle. Several short hiking trails wander through the scenery which is especially impressive in the fall.

• Pacolet River Heritage Trust Preserve (Pacolet)
  

  The Pacolet River Heritage Preserve in the foothills has several interesting hiking trails that run from the parking area to the Pacolet River. Along the way you can see some unusual plants, animals, and historic features.

• Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park (Boiling Springs)
  

  Out in a residential section of Boiling Springs, Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park has a large playground and some sports facilities, including a disc golf course.

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