Kids Planet's zip lines and misters, neighborhood playgrounds, the city's free Stories and Adventures, the library, bowling, museums and free family events.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Facts come from the City of Greer’s parks page and events calendar, Discover Greer, the Greenville County Library System and each venue’s own site, linked below.

Greer’s best-known place for kids is Kids Planet at Century Park, but the city also has a dozen smaller playgrounds, a free monthly story morning at the Center for the Arts and a calendar of free family events in Greer City Park.

Who to call

  • Greer Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 864-848-2190
  • City events line: 864-968-7008
  • Greer Library: 864-877-8722

Kids Planet at Century Park

Benson Automotive Kids Planet, 3605 Brushy Creek Road, opened in 2021. It has zip lines, hillside slides and play structures in fenced zones by age, paved walking trails with exercise stations, misting stations from May 1 to Sept. 30 and rentable shelters.

  • Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk daily; closed 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays for maintenance.
  • Restrooms: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Nov. 1 to April 1.
  • Not allowed: dogs or pets, bikes, skateboards, skates, smoking or vaping.
  • Next door: an 18-hole disc golf course loops around Kids Planet and the Century Park ballfields.

Greer City Park

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., is 12 acres beside City Hall with fountains, a pond, a gazebo, an amphitheater and the Nancy Welch Memorial Butterfly Garden. It is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Children under 16 must be supervised, and wading in the fountains or pond is not allowed.

Neighborhood playgrounds

Park Address What is there
B.P. Edwards Park 265 Oak St. Playground, basketball court, picnic shelter
Greentown Park 224 E. Bearden St. Playground, swings, basketball, walking path
Springwood Park 100 Jackson St. Playground, Little Library, picnic shelter
Victor Heights Park 100 Anita St. Fenced playground and picnic area
Wards Creek Park 110 Greenleaf Drive Playground, swings, basketball court
H.R. Turner Park 10 Virginia Ave. Playground, ballfields, batting cages
Center for the Arts park 804 Trade St. Playground, walking trails, amphitheater, pollinator garden

More detail is in our parks and trails guide.

Story times and the library

Stories and Adventures, Center for the Arts, 804 Trade St. The city’s free program for young children and families meets at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday each month, with a guest speaker, a themed story and a craft, according to the city calendar:

  • Oct. 20: meet the Greer Police Department
  • Nov. 17: Upstate Therapy Dogs
  • Dec. 15: Santa Claus

Greer Library (Jean M. Smith Branch), 505 Pennsylvania Ave., has a children’s area, a children’s computer area, a teen room and a family restroom. It is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday, according to the library. Story times and kids’ events are on the library system’s kids events calendar.

Rainy-day picks

  • Peach Bowl Lanes: a family-owned bowling center with 12 lanes and a snack bar, according to Discover Greer.
  • Trapped in the Upstate: themed escape rooms.
  • BMW Zentrum: BMW’s museum is free and open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays (BMW).
  • Greer Heritage Museum, 106 S. Main St.: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with free volunteer-led tours (museum).
  • Greer Children’s Theatre stages three musicals or plays a year at the Cannon Centre or the Center for the Arts, according to Discover Greer.

Free family events in Greer City Park

  • Easter Eggtastic each spring: egg hunts by age group, inflatables and the Easter Bunny (Easter page).
  • Railfest: model trains, trackless train rides, face painting, inflatables and train-themed crafts inside City Hall; in 2026 it was April 26 (city page).
  • Moonlight Movies on summer Thursdays (summer page).
  • Trunk or Treat on Trade in late October (trick-or-treat page).
  • Breakfast with Santa and the tree lighting in December (parade and tree lighting page).

Related guides: summer camps and pools, free things to do in Greer and spring break in Greer.

Frequently asked questions

What are the hours at Kids Planet in Greer?

Benson Automotive Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road, is open 7 a.m. to dusk daily, except that it is closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Is there a free story time in Greer?

Yes. The city’s Stories and Adventures is a free morning program for young children at the Center for the Arts, 804 Trade St., at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday each month; upcoming dates are Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, 2026.

What can kids do in Greer on a rainy day?

Bowling at Peach Bowl Lanes, the Greer Library’s children’s area at 505 Pennsylvania Ave., the Greer Heritage Museum, the BMW Zentrum on weekdays and escape rooms at Trapped in the Upstate.

Can I bring a dog or bike to Kids Planet?

No. Dogs and other pets, bikes, skateboards and skates are not allowed at Kids Planet, and there is no smoking or vaping.