This park is fun and beautiful. Clean with perfectly maintained landscaping. My son had so much fun…read morerunning around and being a boy. Highly recommend

Beautiful charming park in Greer. There's a pavilion for picnics and gatherings. It's clean and…read morehas access to public restrooms. Very impressive park!!! Peaceful... lovely park to stroll through.

We chose Croft State Park as our family hike #10. It's been nearly a year since our last hike at…read moreWildcat Branch Falls. We've tried our best to attempt going to CSP, but every single time something came up; ridiculous! So, finally in late May 2026 we were able to go. There are many trails for equestrians, mountain bikes, and pedestrians; some for all, some for one activity. Since we had all 3 children with us we decided to go on the Nature Trail which is for pedestrians only. Parking was slightly confusing because there weren't that many cars around, but we found a safe spot and from there walked to the trail entrance; it wasn't too far. There are restroom/shower facilities which were clean. Due to my 3-year-old thinking that she's invincible and running off all the time I leashed her for the first time. It worked out fairly well and she didn't fall off any "steep" parts of the trail. I was ready for the double or even nasty looks, but for the first time ever on a hike we did not encounter another soul. Not sure if that was eerie or fantastic. The reason being that the weather threatened rain for this day and I think that is what kept most people out of the woods. It probably did sprinkle a bit, but there was so much green foliage covering the trail from above that we heard the drops falling, but never became wet! Amazing! Almost an amazing Amazon rainforest in truth. The humidity was incredibly thick and you could notice the difference off the trail very quickly. We kept joking that we were hiking in a rainforest in South America or Africa. The trail itself has ups and downs but nothing too crazy. It partially follows a creek, the name I have already forgotten of (thankx brain fog) and Google maps ain't helpful either. Sigh! Anyway, beautiful trail thick with trees. My son found a tortoise that he kept insisting on was a turtle so that was cool. There's also a lake available for boating and fishing I believe, but I don't think it's desirable for swimming. Would definitely love to come back some day to check out other trails and activities. I mean for our urban Upstate area this state park is huge and offers so much. I read they also offer equestrian meetups or the like. And yes, as the name Yelp page suggests (although I'm trying to get it changed to just Croft State Park), there is a campground available as well; the cooler months would be ideal. Another successful family hike completed! Next one should be in October or November; it's too hot this summer. Enjoy one of SC's beautiful state parks soon! Happy yelping!!

The trails are really fun and easy. I went to the mountain bike state championship and it was…read morereally fun.

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!

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.

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!

Beautiful- clean - the young ladies were very friendly and helpful- even while fielding a angry…read morecaller! Classy all the way - thank u Lindsay - Michelle and the very kind officer Hubbard!

Clean, always in use but never over crowded. Great for walking, pet friendly, safe. Very well lit…read moreduring hours.

I really enjoys this little lovely park in Spartanburg, SC. I spent half an hour to scroll around…read more There is a belfry to the west, a statue of General Daniel Morgan and a fountain. You could walk in the small path winding through the lawn. You need more stuff to kill time. So I just walked around. I saw the Spartan City Hall quite close, it looks a bit shabby to me. Two things are quite interesting. There is no parking meter around, even though the sign does say two hour limit. I could not figure out the way they would calculate. Also, there would be a free concert every Friday( or Saturday) from April to July. It would be fun to listen to music in the park.

When we moved to South Carolina my granddaughter set out to find a show barn that she could…read morecontinue growing in her equestrian endeavors. She told me "well I have found the barn and want to join their IEA team". We did this and she was welcomed with open arms. Top Call is wonderful! Leslie Huffman Maddox and Linda Snipes Forrester we can't thank you enough for your talent, patience and dedication to the sport and your riders. Top Call is truly Top Notch from lessons, IEA program and show program. They also offer boarding and offer an indoor arena, and outdoor arena!!

Fabulous riding lessons for all ages! I have been riding for many years and recently relocated to…read moreSouth Carolina. I chose Top Call Farm for their affordable lesson rates, and was very impressed with the level of instruction I received. The location was not the most convenient for me, but to get high quality instruction at an affordable price, it was definitely worth it! Leslie and Muffin are both friendly and have a variety of lesson horses available. They gave me a great workout while making me feel safe and supported!