I visited Lynches River County Park for the Run for Brighter Days 5K in September 2024. That 5K is…read moreheld in memory of a local teenager who died of suicide and to raise awareness of mental health issues, services, and the 988 phone number. Although I lived in Florence for nine years, this was my first visit to the park. I wish I hadn't waited so long. The 5K route onsite is wonderful- super flat, scenic, and all road. I wish more 5K runs and walks were held here, because it's very safe (several areas for water stations, lots of parking, easy in/out for EMS if needed, etc). For a park out in the country, the cell signal was surprisingly good. I talked to a fellow runner who lives nearby and said he frequently visits for practice runs. At the end of the 5K, we all received medals that are lanyards with a keychain on them advertising the 988 mental health hotline, and we were welcome to enjoy the park for a few hours. Lynches River County Park has a recreational building with air conditioning, kitchen, plenty of tables and chairs, indoor restrooms, and lots of space. It was a great place for the awards ceremony and the recognizing the youth we have lost to mental health struggles. I was surprised at how nice the facility was, as I was expecting picnic shelters and porta potties at the 5K. If you can participate in Run for Brighter Days (also a walk), I highly encourage it, but also get out to the park just for fun. It is also rentable for family reunions or corporate events and would be a great spot for that.

The website oversells the canopy walk. It makes it sound like the canopy walk is a larger than it…read moreis. "The EDC and attached canopy walk is designed to bring visitors to the treetops of the 676 acre park," reads their website. In reality it's a walk of 4-6 trees linked together with bridges over a small area directly behind the Educational Discovery Center. We drove a couple of hours thinking this was going to be a fun, unique experience. Not the case at all. Underwhelming. If we just wanted to walk trails through the woods we could have stayed closer to home and had en even better trail experience. I gave it three stars because I'm sure it is a nice area if you're camping, but I would not recommend this place if you're wanting to experience a walk through the treetops.

A dainty park created at the corner of Dargan St & Elm St, near the old McClenaghan High School…read morebuilding. There's ample parking on the Elm St side of the park. It's very peaceful, clean, and well kept. Everything is centered around this beautiful water feature. There's a paved walking area and lots of greenery at the perimeter of the park. But, no shade in the seating areas keeping everything bright and airy. It's all just enough to draw you into this cocoon of serenity. As a Florence native, it almost makes me forget that this was a bad area once upon a time.

If the weathers nice its a nice easy straight shady walk. However it's been neglected over the…read moreyea4s and feels like it. Graffiti, broken trail maps, no nature(which is weird), and it needs to be refreshed, bad. But for Florence its the best I can find. I recommend parking at the trail head near the civic center rather than the exit by the firehous3, where there are no signs and you can't see it.

The Florence Rail Trail is a great place to run, walk, or bike in Florence. It has mile markers…read moreevery .24 miles, and these are correct (according to my Garmin). This trail is paved for about 1.5 miles- 3 miles total if you run the whole thing out and and back. After that, it's a bit rocky but you can still walk or run. There's a small parking lot right off Ebenezer Rd., and some neighborhoods you can run through if you want to log some extra miles. The trail also has garbage cans and a bench at around the 1/2 mile mark. The only downside I've ever experienced running here is that sometimes you have to watch out for off-leash dogs. For the most part, people keep their dogs on the leash but occasionally someone will let the dog off. Other than that, the rail trail is flat, fast, and a great place to do a workout.

A few ballfields, a couple basketball goals, a good bit of just green land to run around in, a…read morehorseshoe court, a small playground, and a pretty cool concrete skate park just right there ready to play around on.

Very nice skate park for all ages and experience park is clean with plenty of parking has…read morebathroomsAlso has a dog park

Compared to Timrod Park this is in the minor league but it's still a park option. It is located…read moreacross street from Florence Rail Trail. There are two tennis courts where I believe tennis lessons are being taught weekdays; there is one pickleball court. There is a very small circle paved walk path for human or dogs I'm not sure. Play area for children semi big. Behind the playground is baseball field. It is a park, on corner of busy street so not that secluded from car traffic...

Clean park off the freeway. Toddler and big kid sections. Bathrooms need a little love. Covered…read moreeating area. Across the street from BP gas and KJ super market. Also has six tennis courts, all well kept.

We love going here. It's so beautiful and I really enjoy the boardwalks. Our dog loves going too…read more Every season has something new to offer, and there is information on the plants, trees and wildlife all along the trails. There are a few picnic areas. There are no restrooms.

I have used this kennel for years with other dogs....so this time expected the same care for my…read morepups! I was extremely unhappy this time... 1. I was not allowed to see where they were staying...was told owner will Not Allow even their own children into "the back area"....really set off alarm bells...yes, I made a late reservation...my other pups have stayed in the front areas where I could monitor them... 2 .was told that they could not go into an indoor/outdoor run because of size ...only indoor...they are 38lbs and 45lbs 3. They were filthy when I picked them up and they reeked of urine... 4.. their bedding was soaked with urine...claimed they knocked over water as they were leaving...when I questioned why the blankets were soaking wet with urine I was told "oh,if we had known we would have washed them...and yes they smelled them and acknowledged it was urine... 5. Bathed them as soon as I got home and they had several ticks on them! Don't they spray areas to prevent that???I know I do.... I am soooo disappointed with them....i now really question their care....i realize it was a holiday weekend,but this is unacceptable!!

Our fur babies have been staying at Glenview for about 10 years now. When we first started using…read morethem, they were fantastic. I never worried about my boy and he loved going there. It may be that he is getting older but he doesn't seem to enjoy it as much and he comes home exhausted and dirty. He has become a grumpy old man.