Greer has 21 city parks, including City Park and Kids Planet, plus Greer CPW's Lake Robinson and Lake Cunningham. Parks and recreation: 864-848-2190.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Greer’s Parks, Trails and Facilities page and Greer CPW’s Lakes and Recreation page.
The City of Greer runs 21 parks, from the 12-acre Greer City Park downtown to ballfield complexes and small neighborhood playgrounds. Greer CPW, the city’s utility, owns two drinking-water lakes that are also open for fishing and boating.
Who to call
- Greer Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 864-848-2190, Operations Center, 446 Pennsylvania Ave.
- City Park, City Hall and Cannon Centre rentals: Events team, 864-968-7008, events@cityofgreersc.gov
- Lake Robinson and Lake Cunningham: Greer CPW lake warden, 864-895-3645
- Park problems (mowing, restrooms): City of Greer Public Services, 864-848-2184
The big parks
Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St. Built in 2008 next to City Hall, the 12-acre park has fountains, a pond, a gazebo, an amphitheater, a picnic shelter and the Nancy Welch Memorial Butterfly Garden. It hosts Freedom Blast, the Greer Farmers Market and most city festivals. Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The rules: children under 16 must be supervised; no alcohol, fireworks or open flames without city approval; no wading in the fountains or the pond; no cleats on the grass; and no animals during special events.
Benson Automotive Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road. Opened in 2021, with zip lines, hillside slides and fenced play areas 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 are open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Nov. 1 to April 1. No dogs, bikes, skateboards, skates, smoking or vaping. An 18-hole shaded disc golf course loops around Kids Planet and the Century Park ballfields.
Center for the Arts park, 804 Trade St. The three acres around the arts center have walking trails, an amphitheater, rain gardens, a playground and a certified wildlife habitat pollinator garden.
Victor Memorial Veterans Park, 50 17th St. Begun in 1995 by the Greer chapter of the Disabled American Veterans and the city, it has a walking path, a gazebo and a Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter and an M106A1 mortar carrier on permanent display.
Greer Golf, 2299 Gap Creek Road. The city’s 18-hole public course along the South Tyger River.
Neighborhood parks
| Park | Address | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| B.P. Edwards Park | 265 Oak St. | Playground, full basketball court, covered picnic shelter; 4.2 acres |
| Greentown Park | 224 E. Bearden St. | Playground, swings, basketball court, walking path, shelter; 3 acres |
| Springwood Park | 100 Jackson St. | Playground, Little Library, picnic shelter; behind City Stadium |
| Victor Heights Park | 100 Anita St. | Fenced playground and picnic area |
| Wards Creek Park | 110 Greenleaf Drive | Playground, swings, basketball court, recreation field; 5 acres |
| Stevens Field | 150 Ball Park St. | Two basketball courts and recreation fields; 6.69 acres |
Courts and ballfields
- Tryon Park and Recreation Center, 226 Oakland Ave.: three hard and three clay tennis courts and 10 pickleball courts, first come, first served around leagues and lessons, dawn to 10 p.m. Memberships let you reserve court time.
- Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road: three baseball and softball diamonds.
- Country Club Road Park, 2501 Country Club Road: 51.81 acres on the Tyger River with two baseball fields, three rugby and soccer fields and batting cages.
- H.R. Turner Park, 10 Virginia Ave.: softball and baseball fields, batting cages and a playground; home of the city’s softball program.
- Suber Road Soccer Complex, 305 S. Suber Road: three soccer fields.
- City Stadium, 601 W. Arlington Ave.: the former Greer High School stadium, now used for city youth football, cheerleading and soccer.
Trails
- South Tyger River Greenway. Phase 1A is under construction from Country Club Road Park along the South Tyger River, with four river overlooks, a boardwalk and future kayak and canoe access. The city expects it to be finished by the end of 2026.
- Wards Creek Trail. Phase 1 is a proposed 0.45-mile walking and biking trail from Biblebrook Road to Wards Creek Park.
- Paved loops at Kids Planet and the Center for the Arts, and the path at Victor Memorial Veterans Park.
Lakes
Greer CPW’s two reservoirs supply the city’s drinking water and are open sunrise to sunset year-round, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- Lake Robinson, 2544 Mays Bridge Road: about 800 acres, fed by the South Tyger River, with a boat ramp, three fishing piers and rentable shelters. Good for boating, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding.
- Lake Cunningham, 2844 N. McElhaney Road: about 200 acres, used for fishing and boating, with CPW’s water treatment plant on its shore.
Boat and fishing permits are sold at the lake warden’s office at Lake Robinson, open 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed noon to 1 p.m.). Bring your state fishing license, boat registration and ID, and read the lake rules (PDF).
Dogs in parks
All dogs in the city limits must be on a leash, and owners must pick up after them away from their own property. Pets other than service animals are not allowed at city events or at a park during organized play or practice, under the Police Department’s animal regulations.
What this means for you
- City Park is open until 11 p.m.; Kids Planet closes at dusk and on Wednesday mornings.
- For fishing or a boat on Lake Robinson or Lake Cunningham, get a CPW permit first.
- Watch for the South Tyger River Greenway’s first phase to open.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Greer City Park’s hours?
Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, according to the city.
What are the hours at Kids Planet in Greer?
Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road, is open 7 a.m. to dusk every day, except that it is closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays for maintenance. Dogs, bikes and skateboards are not allowed.
Can you fish at Lake Robinson?
Yes. Greer CPW sells fishing and boat permits at the lake warden’s office at Lake Robinson, 2544 Mays Bridge Road. Bring a South Carolina fishing license, boat registration and ID. The lake is open sunrise to sunset.
Are dogs allowed in Greer parks?
Dogs must be leashed in the city. Pets other than service animals are not allowed at Kids Planet, at city events or at parks during organized play or practice.
Where can I play pickleball in Greer?
Tryon Park and Recreation Center, 226 Oakland Ave., has 10 pickleball courts and six tennis courts, first come, first served, from dawn until 10 p.m.
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