Anne Close Springs Greenway
The Greenway is a 2,100-acre nature preserve in Fort Mill featuring a 40-mile trail system for horseback riders, hikers and mountain bikers plus kayaking, canoeing & fishing along the northern side of Lake Haigler.
Cherry Park
Showcasing scenic trails, a large playground and numerous amenities, Cherry Park is Rock Hill’s premier softball/baseball facility which provides year-round athletic programs for both youth and adults.
Manchester Meadows
One of Rock Hill’s newest parks, Manchester Meadows’ 70-acre park features soccer fields, trails, a soccer pavilion, various park amenities and annually hosts local, regional and national soccer tournaments.
Chester State Park
Fishing, boating, camping or playing golf, the entire family will enjoy this 523-acre park, which features a 160-acre lake, picnic shelters, two playgrounds for the children to enjoy and the 1.3-mile Caney Fork Creek Nature Trail.
Landsford Canal State Park
Each year, the 448-acre, historic Landsford Canal State Park welcomes the largest population of Rocky Shoals spider lilies in the world. In addition to this stunning display, visitors enjoy the 1.5-mile Canal Trail, picnics, group gatherings and special events.
Sumter National Forest
Stretching over 253,381 acres, Sumter National Forest connects with trails and forests in both North Carolina and Georgia. A mecca for hikers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, patrons of the Forest also enjoy canoeing, fishing, rafting, target shooting, camping and much more.
Congaree National Park
In addition to being a designated Wilderness Area, an International Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area and a National Natural Landmark, Congaree is home to a museum quality exhibit area, a 2.4-mile boardwalk trail and over 20 miles of back-country hiking trails.
Sesquicentennial State Park
Affectionately known to the locals as “Sesqui,” this spacious, green getaway in the heart of the Midlands boasts of 1,400 acres of pines, camping sites and nature trails. Plus, visitors can rent a kayak/canoe,
go fishing, walk along two nature trails or ride the 6-mile bicycle loop.
Andrew Jackson State Park
The popular Andrew Jackson State Park has something for everyone, including walking and hiking trails, a museum, a playground for the kids, as well as a pond for a relaxing family picnic, canoeing and paddle boating. Programs include a museum, living history and interactive exhibits chronicling Jackson’s boyhood in the SC backcountry.
Riverfront Park + Historic Columbia Canal
The site of Columbia’s original waterworks, this 167-acre park offers a popular jogging and walking trail which runs 2.5-miles along the river. Plus, it’s home to several annual events including Riverfest and Greekfest and various concerts in the outdoor, brick amphitheater.
