I just left Cada Park. It's very close to Chesnee Elementary School so I sometimes stop here to…read morekill a few minutes on my way to pickup my oldest grandson. Not being the best time manager, I sometimes have to recalculate my arrival time and this is a great place to stop. There are signs posted around town about a meeting to discuss what I perceive to be improvement s to the park. This would be a great spot to place different amusements for kids such as swings, slides, monkey bars, etc. This is only one of two parks that I know of that are federally compliant. Federal law requires public parks to be able to facilitate complete access to all of these places pinpointing the physically disadvantaged! Just a few amenities for children ( along with some updated rules ) would be nice. A new playground available to all children would bring a lot of much needed business to the Main Street area. It's a win, win, for the city!

7/12/26- My oldest grandson broke his old record of Seventeen fish today with his new personal best…read morerecord of twenty one fish. Granted the majority of them were small to tiny. Two of the brim were of good size though. The fish were biting very well and weren't hard to catch. Nice place to fish.

I am fortunate enough to live five blocks from the park. The old neighborhood is being revitalized,…read moreso the area is a great place to live. I remember old Duncan Park and believe me, it had seen better days. But now, Duncan Park is the jewel of not just neighborhood, but a destination for hiker, bikers, kayaker, and for those who just want to take a casual stroll in a safe, scenic environment. Come on down a take a look at Duncan Park.

Shame on me for not knowing that Spartanburg has a nature preserve! Similar, yet different from…read moreConestee Nature Preserve in Greenville. I used to live in Spartanburg County back from 2009 - 2011 and never knew this place existed. Edwin M. Griffin NP has a couple of entry points from Snydor Rd./Beechwood Dr. As per Google: [It is a] 115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi[les] of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife. We chose it as our 5th family hike. There is no significant elevation change, just some ups and downs; my parents handled the 4.2 mile walk (minus the boardwalk part) fine. Google will also state that the hours are from 7 am - 9 pm, however, it is more accurately from sunrise-sunset or according to the website from dawn to dusk. There is wheelchair accessibility on some parts of the trail, but there are no restroom facilities, so make sure you go before you visit (at least not from our entry point). We mainly traversed the Cottonwood trail. On the western part of the trail you pass underneath the bridge where Fernwood Drive passes overhead and there's evidence from graffiti artists left behind; at one picnic area we saw that someone had somehow managed to draw an owl into a dead tree that has fallen over; that was pretty cool. Cottonwood Trail does loop back to the east via the Loblolly Trail where there is another entry and parking area from what I read for water access (kayaks, etc.). I'm not sure how navigable Lawson's Fork Creek is though, because we saw a lot of tree debris in the creek, which I think would make it difficult to go the water route. My favorite part was definitely having the creek to one side where birds were flitting to and fro; we even saw a crane or heron type bird, which reminded me of birds in Florida. That was neat! My parents decided to take a break on a bench as we checked out the boardwalk, which I read was renovated and looks very nice. It leads to Highlands Trail, which is definitely the more elevated part of the preserve and is NOT stroller-friendly (the rest of the trails weren't so bad). Other highlights from the "hike" were that we ate mulberries straight from the trees and saw elderberry bushes growing (they were not fruiting yet, but their flowers are so pretty). We did not check out the Powerline Trail (yes, there are powerlines), which leads to another entry point with parking on Woodburn Rd. - have to save something for another time, right. There are a few other, shorter trails as well. We definitely enjoyed this hike even though it was longer than the other ones we have done before. The boys did really well and our toddler had it easiest being chauffeured in a stroller (can I be young again, please?). Be aware that the parking area leading to the middle of Cottonwood Trail is not an actual parking lot, but just a gravely few spots where cars park across from residential homes. We saw a lawn care company taking advantage of a spot as they serviced one of those homes. We did take pictures at the butterfly/flower sculpture to memorialize our newest adventure (it could do with some retouches of bright and vibrant paint). I'm really glad to have checked it out and would like to return in the foreseeable future. I'm sure the scenery changes based on the seasons and brings something different every 3 - 4 months. By the way, dogs are allowed to join humans, but must be leashed; we also saw a couple of cyclists (not quite mountain biking, but a good intro for it). Again, love these types of nature preserves in urban cities and wish there were more of them. Happy yelping!

Afternoon shade on the quality playground equipment. A few parts use circular motion for kids to…read moreenjoy on their own and three slides, along with the requisite climbing wall. Nice little community garden outback. Don't be discouraged when you first drive onto the property and only see the baseball fields, keep on going and you'll get to the playground with ample parking. Thanks Greer! Century Park was under construction when we stopped on a random Wednesday in October.

This park is great. But I could only find info on the Greenville recreation website. It has a great…read moreplayground which seems to have some shade. All equipment is in new condition. There are 3 slides an obstacle course and spin toys. A covered pavilion w picnic tables a charcoal grill and a wood grill. There are indoor bathrooms and electricity. They have a sand volleyball court, half basketball, tennis and football field. There is a community garden also. Over by playground there is a single covered picnic table. And a grass area you could put a blanket down or let kids run around.

Three stars for the Lake Thickety Fishing Rodeo. I hope you take time to see my video of this…read moreevent. As I predicted; there were more people fishing than the public access area could handle. There were several game wardens onsite and a couple of deputies. What I was surprised about most was the cordiality between of the grownups . Strangers helping each other untangling crossed fishing lines. Grownups weren't allowed to fish but they could help their youngsters do so. I saw a lot of catfish being caught. No shocker there as the lake had been the day before stocked. To their credit the officials in charge were very helpful and mingled with the people fishing. Also to their credit the first 100 participants got a nice rod and reel combo I estimate to be a fifty dollar value each. Not begrudging any but that's where a lot of hard earned tax dollars got spent.

Brought my dog there to give her the chance to run around with other dogs…read more When I got home, I found a tick on her snout. Be careful!

Great dog park near downtown Spartanburg! I brought my Aussie here before a long car ride to get…read moresome of that energy out. It's situated along the running trail in Spa which is convenient if you're nearby. They've updated a lot in the last year by adding shade structures and picnic tables. There's a beautiful metal archway with vines growing and 2 baby pools you can fill with water for your pup to cool down in. Agility toys have been installed so your fur baby can jump across tires or swerve through poles. It's a good size park with enough room to enjoy your own space while other dogs play. Be sure to check out the community board for upcoming events and don't forget to pick up after your pup!

I guess it's obvious that this tiny park is a tribute to someone dear to the city and not for…read morerecreational use. Its address is listed as College Drive. it's actually located at the juncture of E. Rutledge and College Drive. Aesthetically, this is a beautifully maintained park. When I visited today I noticed that parking is allowed on E. Rutledge Street. Because of the very limited amenities one could consider this to be more of a public tribute to a former mayor than a public park. Nevertheless, it's beautifully designed and maintained. Aesthetically, this is a wonderful addition to the local area.