Area Parks
The City's Parks & Recreation division operates the City's 22 area parks, 5 recreational facilities and the River Birch Hiking Trail. The City's Public Works Department maintains all City Parks. Below is a listing of area parks and an overview of what to expect when visiting the parks.
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Barnet Park 248 East St. John Street 864-596-3105
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Seven Acres of pristine landscapes with a paved walking area that spans approximately 2 miles
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An Interactive Water Fountain in operation for dawn to dusk
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20x24 square foot picnic pavilion
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Sculptures: "Exuberance" and "Circle of Friendship"
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Zimmerli Amphitheater
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Beautiful walking trails
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Public restroom facilities |
Duncan Park 81 West Park Drive
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102.53 acre community park
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Small lake and wooded one mile walking trail
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2 baseball fields
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A playground
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4 tennis courts
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picnic tables
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An outdoor stage and public restroom facilities |
Neighborhood Parks
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Adam's Park 9.2 acre neighborhood park located on Boundary Dr., off Isom Rd.
- Lighted baseball field
- Basketball court
- Picnic shelter
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Andrew's Farm Park / Pinecrest 29 acre neighborhood park located on Pinecrest Rd., off Woodburn Rd. |
Chapel Street Park 1.16 acre neighborhood park located at the intersection of Chapel St. and Asheville Hwy.
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Picnic shelter
- sculpture pieces
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Stewart Park 20.69 acre neighborhood park located between Norris St. and Westover Dr.
- Basketball court
- Picnic shelter
- Softball/baseball field
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Farley Avenue 2.29 acre neighborhood park located on Farley Ave.
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Picnic tables & benches
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Happy Hollow Park .94 mini park is located in the middle of Converse Heights on Glendalyn Ave. between S. Fairview St. and Connecticut Ave.
- Picnic shelter
- Benches
- Playground
- Picnic tables
- Sculpture pieces
- Trash receptacles
- water fountains
- concrete walks
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Hillcrest Park 2.51 acre mini neighborhood park located at the intersection of Maryland Ave. and Park Dr.
- Playground
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
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Irwin Park 14 acre neighborhood park located at the intersection of Seay St. and Irwin Ave.
- 2 baseball fields
- Basketball court
- Play equipment
- Picnic shelter
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League Street Park .06 mini park located on League St. located near the intersection of League and Logan St.
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Park Hills 13.4 acre neighborhood park located at Park Hills Elementary School on Crescent Ave.
Park is leased from Spartanburg School Dist. 7 and is used by both the school and the recreation department. |
Priscilla Rumley/Mary H. Wright Greenway 23.9 acre neighborhood park located between Hudson Barksdale Boulevard and Alexander Ave.
- Basketball court
- 3/4 mile trail
- 2 playgrounds
- Picnic Shelter
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Richardson Park .25 acre mini park located on S. Converse Street near the intersection of S. Converse and E. Main St.
- Landscaped areas
- Benches
- Bricked paths
- Ornamental fountain
The park is used for small weddings and other events. |
Other Recreational Facilities
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Spartanburg High School 30 acre recreation complex located at Spartanburg High School on Sydnor Rd.
- 1 baseball field
- Tennis courts
Comlex is being leased by the City of Spartanburg from School Dist. 7 | |