Camp Greer, county day camps, Otter Creek and the county waterparks (open Memorial Day weekend), Kids Planet misters and free summer movies and concerts.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is updated each year; 2027 dates had not been posted as of this check, so the dates below are from summer 2026 and say so. Sources: the City of Greer’s summer camp and parks pages, Greenville County Rec and its waterparks site.

Greenville County Schools let out for summer on Thursday, May 27, 2027 (a half-day), and Spartanburg District Five on May 28. Greer’s summer runs on city day camp, free movies and concerts in Greer City Park, and Greenville County’s waterparks, which open on Memorial Day weekend.

Summer at a glance

  • Camp Greer: Needmore Recreation Center; $350 residents, $490 nonresidents.
  • County waterparks (2026): May 23 to Sept. 7; nearest is Otter Creek, Northside Park, 864-834-4108.
  • Kids Planet misters: May 1 to Sept. 30, 3605 Brushy Creek Road.
  • Free in City Park (2026): Moonlight Movies on Thursdays, Tunes in the Park on Saturdays.
  • Greer Parks, Recreation and Tourism: 864-848-2190.

Camps

Camp Greer (City of Greer). The city’s youth summer camp is based at the Needmore Recreation Center on Canteen Avenue, for ages 6 to 12, the city has said. Campers are grouped by age in groups of 15 to 25, with six to seven counselors, mostly local teachers and college students, each day. Field trips include skating, bowling, a waterpark and a jump zone.

  • Drop-off from 7:30 a.m.; pick-up by 5:45 p.m.
  • Cost: $350 for residents, $490 for nonresidents, including field trips and lunch. Lunch comes through the school district, or campers bring their own.
  • Discounts by income, address and household size; see the city’s income level chart.

The city had not posted 2027 camp dates or registration as of Oct. 16.

Greenville County Rec day camps. The county’s summer day camps ran June 1 to July 31, 2026 (closed July 3) for ages 6 to 11 at six community centers in Greenville County, with registration opening Feb. 9. Its tennis camp is at the Pavilion Recreation Complex, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors. Questions: 864-288-6470.

Pools and waterparks

The City of Greer’s list of parks and facilities does not include a public pool. The county runs three outdoor waterparks and an indoor aquatic center:

Place Address Phone
Otter Creek Waterpark Northside Park, 101 W. Darby Road, Greenville 864-834-4108
Discovery Island Waterpark Southside Park, 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville 864-963-4345
7th Inning Splash Waterpark Greenville County Rec see waterparks site
Greenville County Aquatic Complex (indoor) 2700 W. Blue Ridge Drive, Greenville 864-679-7946

2026 waterpark season, from the county’s operating schedule:

  • Opened Saturday, May 23, and open daily through Sunday, Aug. 9.
  • Weekends only Aug. 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30, plus Sept. 5-7 for Labor Day weekend.
  • Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Holidays follow that day’s normal hours.

Season passes are sold on the waterparks site; the 2027 calendar had not been posted.

Splash and shade in Greer

Benson Automotive Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road, has misting stations from May 1 to Sept. 30, zip lines, slides and paved walking trails. It is open 7 a.m. to dusk daily, except until noon on Wednesdays for maintenance; no dogs, bikes or skateboards. Greer City Park’s fountains are for looking, not wading: the city’s park rules prohibit wading in the fountains or pond.

Free summer nights in Greer City Park

  • Moonlight Movies, Thursdays in the amphitheater: pre-show crafts at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. The 2026 lineup ran June 4, June 18, July 9, July 30 and Aug. 6. Children under 16 must be with an adult; no pets or smoking.
  • Tunes in the Park, one Saturday a month, 6 to 9 p.m.: in 2026, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19. Bring chairs; outside food and drinks are not allowed.
  • Freedom Blast, Greer’s Fourth of July celebration, is in late June. See our fireworks page.

On the water

Greer CPW’s Lake Robinson (about 800 acres) is open sunrise to sunset for boating, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding with a CPW permit, sold at the lake warden’s office, 2544 Mays Bridge Road, 864-895-3645 (CPW). Swimming is not on CPW’s list of uses; read its lake rules before you go.

Related guides: kids’ activities in Greer, Memorial Day and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

Does Greer have a public pool?

The City of Greer’s list of 21 parks and facilities does not include a public pool. The nearest public waterpark is Greenville County Rec’s Otter Creek Waterpark at Northside Park, 101 W. Darby Road, Greenville.

When do the Greenville County waterparks open?

In 2026 they opened Saturday, May 23, ran daily through Aug. 9, then weekends until Labor Day, Sept. 7. Hours were 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

How much is Camp Greer?

The city’s youth summer camp at the Needmore Recreation Center costs $350 for residents and $490 for nonresidents, including field trips and lunch, with income-based discounts. Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.; pick-up is by 5:45 p.m.

Where is there a splash pad in Greer?

Benson Automotive Kids Planet at Century Park, 3605 Brushy Creek Road, has misting stations from May 1 to Sept. 30. For full water play, the county’s waterparks are the nearest option.