Parks, Recreation
& Special Events

The City of Spartanburg maintains over 350 acres of parkland, 18 basketball courts, 14 playgrounds, 10 baseball fields, 10 tennis courts, 8 picnic shelters, 4 walking trails, 4 gymnasiums, 3 swimming pools, 2 amphitheaters, 1 football field and a baseball stadium. the City also coordinates a wide variety of festivals, concerts, activities & special events for all ages.

Area Parks

Recreation Centers

The City's Parks & Recreation Facility maintains Five recreations centers. Each with special programs throughout the year. Recreation Center programs include:

For a list of activities and programs, contact the Recreational facility nearest you. Contact information is listed in the right column under Recreational Centers.

Below is a list of Recreational Centers and an overview of their facilities:

CC Woodson
855 South Liberty Street
Community center, outdoor pool, football field

Northwest Center
701 Saxon Avenue
Community center, weight room

T.K. Gregg Center
310 Oakland Avenue
Community center, baseball field, basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, outdoor pool, picnic tables

Woodland Heights Center
1214 John B. White Sr. Blvd.
Community center, large open courtyard

Swim Center
447 South Church Street
Indoor 25 meter pool with 8 lanes for lap swimming, weight room with nautilus machines, classroom.
Swim Center Programs:

• Nautilus instruction
• water therapy, water aerobics, swimming lessons
  (all ages)
• kayak roll practice
• lifeguard training
• Swimming Birthday Parties.

Fees and Charges:
Gymnasium and multi-purpose meeting rooms are available for rent at each of the Recreation Centers.

• Gymnasiums are $75 per hour with a $75 refundable security deposit.
• Rooms are $35 per hour with a $35 refundable deposit
• Woodland Heights after-school program is $20.00 per week
• Summer Camp program is $45 per week plus field trips

Click here for a list of area parks