While visiting myrtle beach, I was looking for an area with some trails that would be easier since…read morei would have my husband with me who is really not a hiker. We decided on the yellow and blue trail in waccamaw wildlife refuge. Reviews i had read from other sources stated that they had seen lots of wildlife over off this trail. The trail was pretty secluded and felt set back away from everything. There were so many trees! Absolutely loved it! We walked on a blanket of pine needles for a good chunk of the trail and then on a boardwalk for part of the trail. Saw lots of spider webs, some caterpillars, lots of lizards, some birds, and then a squirrel. The trail was quiet on a friday morning, we only saw a handful of people. It was a lovely stroll in nature and one of the highlights of the trip. It definitely made me want to come back to south carolina to come and explore with some friends and really go and see more of the beauty!

Nice environmental learning center on the edge of the PeeDee River. There are live turtles, snakes…read moreand an alligator named Fred there to observe and pet. There are also interactive displays and quite a few stuffed examples of local wildlife. There are maps and displays of the surrounding protected wetlands which lie between the PeeDee and Waccamaw rivers. There aren't any walking trails at this location but the staff can direct you to the ones that are part of this beautiful area. I believe they have kayak tours that launch from here. If in the area you should stop in and check it out.

Highly recommend adding Conway downtown and the riverwalk to your local holiday sightseeing…read moreentertainment after sunset. Some light exhibitions have music to add to the ambiance. There's plenty of parking on the side streets and parking lot. Check out the official Conway town website for the most updated information of events starting in December - tree lighting, caroling, shows in the theater. 20-30 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Best of all, it's free. In October, definitely come back for the Halloween town when the trees are decorated with hanging pumpkins and there are spooky displays everywhere. The calendar features events like movie nights, food trucks, and the scare factory.

AMAZING LIGHT SHOW AT CONWAY SC. Nice drive and fun sights…read moreof Christmas time. Feel good times.

We were looking for an area to take a nice walk. We were very impressed with the trail. I'm…read morebringing my bike next time to hit this trail.!

This place is awesome. Whether you're a mountain biker, trail runner, or trail walker, this park…read morehas 7 total miles of trails and so many twists and turns and ups and downs, you're surely to get your money's worth...especially since it's free! They don't call this sucker The Hulk for nothin'! You'll see what I mean if you try it out, as you should. It's an awesome trail system. The volunteer mountain biking group that maintains this park/trail system does an unbelievable job on tweaking, perfecting, balancing, and general upkeep of this entire system. It's a ton of work, no doubt, and they shirk no tasks, that's obvious. Thanks so much to that group for all they do here. Seriously. You guys friggin' rock. The trail system seems to have pretty much everything that you might be looking for from tons of hills, jumps, berms, thickly wooded shady areas, a few open stretches to get your sun's rays, and even some tiny wooden bridges to quickly traverse. My favorite time to hit this trail system is a day after a good soaking rain when the trails are just a bit soggy and not too sandy/dusty. There's tons of parking all over, both on the street and in a dedicated lot, there's a porta john for your emergency situations, and even a bike pump and set of community bike tools if you need to tighten this or loosen that. This park also has a couple of heavy duty metal painted green picnic tables in a shaded/covered area that you can escape to from the sun/rain or just sit at to rest your weary legs post workout. It's at those tables that you'll see the map for the entire park. The only suggestion I'd have is that maps be put out on the trails in various spots for the newbs that have a tendency to get lost (which happens frequently in here). There's just soooo many twists and turns and switchbacks that it's easy to get yourself turned around. Me myself, shoot, I got lost the 2nd time I was there. Yes, the trails are well marked in terms of which direction bikers should travel and which direction to go as a runner, but there is only one overall schematic map I've seen on the 3 different trails, so once you're out there, you're basically on your own. If you carry a cellphone, I'd suggest taking a pic of the main trail map before heading in. If you go on a weekend though, you're likely to encounter other people, so even if you do get lost, there's a good chance someone will be nearby that can help you get your bearings and figure out how to get back to the trailhead. The trails do run into one another so it's easy to end up on a trail you weren't planning on hitting. Bring water to drink because you'll likely get really hot during and after killing these trails, but hey, they call it THE HULK for a reason. This sucker is a beast of a system, but so, so, so much fun. I absolutely love running this park because it always gives me a different cardio workout from what I get from road running and is so much more challenging. Plus, I likes me the nature. Overall, you won't see a lot of kids riding mountain bikes here. It seems to be a little too difficult for kids, especially those that are pre-teen. I'd say experienced teen riders would have no surprise problems here at all though. You just don't want to bring your 7 year old that hasn't been riding mountain bikes too long; not that kind of place. Too challenging. And finally, there are snakes in this park. Duh...it's their home...just be aware that there are rattlesnakes and other types and keep your eyes open. They're there, but don't let that keep you from checking this system out. It's not like I see a snake every time I go or anything, it's just, you know, be aware that they are around so keep your eyes open. The posted pics are a great reflection of what some aspects of the trails basically look like if you're wondering.

This small park is along the beach and does provide some beach access. There are six or eight…read moreparking spaces (all were occupied this afternoon), a boardwalk, some benches and an area for dog walking. This is a nice spot to sit and I was hoping for sunset but the angle from here is all wrong. Sorry! [Review 14317 overall, 1641 of 2020, number 696 in South Carolina.]

A nice neighborhood park. Within walking distance of an ice cream parlor. Cushioned padding on…read moreground at park.

First of all, this fantastic young man, Matt, was our guide. He was patient, knowledgeable,…read morethoughtful and kind! Black River Outdoors hopefully knows the gem they have in him. Second, 9am kayak trip was breathtaking! We saw so much wildlife and learned about many fish, mollusks, birds. Finally, great value! I would 100% recommend a kayak tour!!

Matt excellent guide. Learned a ton about the eco system n black water of waccamaw river!!!…read moreHighly recommend!!!

Came to Futrell Park to kill some time with the grandkids. The structures look fairly new and…read moreclean. There was a cool music section and out the gate was a cool little waterfall with water spouts. Perfect for those hot days when you need to cool off. Park was great but area seamed a bit sketchy. I'm not familiar with this area so I don't know how safe it would be later in the evenings.

Be aware of the area...it's sketchy for sure Decided to go…read moresomeplace else. Nice new splash pad

I've been to the playground outside with my family several times now since they opened about seven…read moreor eight years ago. The park is showing signs of age and usage, but it's still a fun park to either take your family or hold a birthday party under the covered table area. Lots of different attractions for the kids to climb and play on, with several areas for the adults to sit in the shade. Parking is plentiful and convenient, and because the recreation center isn't always open, there are out-houses on site for those last minute emergencies.

The carolina forest rec center is off Carolina forest Blvd in myrtle beach. It offers a lot of…read moreactivities for kids, adults, and seniors. A very nice and clean facility with a gym and workout rooms for different types of fitness and fitness levels.

I have taken my pups here many times and there seems to be an issue with the water fountains…read morebacking up. My pup contracted coccidia from the stagnant water and is now quite sick. I noticed a plunger in the fence which tells me it has been an ongoing issue. I have appreciated the ability to have my dogs socialize at this park; however, we won't be going back because I can't risk them getting sick again.

It's a beautiful park for letting your puppy run!! My dog that is 10 years old turns into a puppy…read morewho plays catch until she drops! The people there are friendly and lots of room to run!! It's our favorite dog park by far!!!