Kid Venture 2.0 in Anderson, SC was already an amazing spot—and now it’s even better! With brand-new climbing elements, a treehouse, and a zipline, there’s so much more for kids to explore and enjoy. Plus, the splash pad will reopen later in May!
Kid Venture 2.0 in Anderson, SC was already an amazing spot—and now it’s even better! With brand-new climbing elements, a treehouse, and a zipline, there’s so much more for kids to explore and enjoy. Plus, the splash pad will reopen later in May!
Since making Greenville our home, we’ve turned our free time into an adventure—exploring every hidden trail, scenic park, and playful playground in the area, all while on a sweet quest to find the best shaved ice spots in town. Cleveland Park definitely checked all the boxes!
During our recent trip to Hilton Head, we discovered an absolute gem of a park, and the kids couldn't have been happier! This brand-new playground features an exciting central two-tower rope bridge with a slide exit and a charming owl-shaped play structure, perfect for the little ones. There are plenty of climbing adventures, a splash pad to keep cool on sunny days, and even a zip line. If you're planning a trip with the kids to the Lowcountry, this park definitely deserves a spot on your must-visit list!
Looking for a fun spot to let the kids run wild, shoot some hoops, or just change things up? Croftstone Park, your local neighborhood gem in Greenville, SC, is the place to explore! After a big makeover, this park reopened in January 2025 with an awesome new playground, a spiderweb climbing area, and a cool obstacle course. The basketball court’s all fixed up too, and there are shade structures to keep you cool while you play. Croftstone Park is a fantastic place to spend a few hours.
Hidden at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, this children's play area is a little-known gem. Every corner of this space offers something exciting for kids, including a tree stump path, a boulder scramble, a musical wall, a water pump station, a small stream, and a giant spider web.
Just 30 minutes from Greenville, SC, this brand-new all-abilities park is a great destination for an outing with kids. The park features a central 3-story tower structure with an overlook at the top, accessible swings, inclusive climbing structures, adaptive slides, ramps, sensory play panels, a wheelchair-accessible glider, and a merry-go-round. It’s completed with a secure gate and turf safety surfacing.
The holiday season is in full swing. If you’re looking for a big dose of holiday cheer, visit Downtown Greenville. It's lit and packed with festive activities and holiday backdrops at every turn. The best part? Most activities are free and perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Our summer adventures led us to the most delightful hidden gem near Lake Hartwell. The Hart County Botanical Garden is a dreamy place with multiple lush gardens, a fun children's playscape complete with hammocks, a charming fairy garden, climbing walls, slides, a sensory walk, and whimsical tree art around every corner. With a nearby lake providing additional recreational options, it's the perfect spot for an amazing family road trip from Greenville, SC.
Looking for a gem to get away from the constant buzz of the city? Cherokee, NC, is the place to set you off on a little adventure. As the home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, it's easily the most unique town on the North Carolina side of the Smokies.
Gower Park is a tucked-away neighborhood park with sports fields, a disk golf course, covered picnic tables, trails, and a nice shaded playground with a kid-friendly zip line. On top of this, the playground is conveniently nestled in the shade of towering trees, making it ideal place to visit on a sunny afternoon in Greenville.
Holmes Park is a compact obstacle course full of some cool features, such as a swinging bridge, a rope tunnel, and a stand-n-spin you could rarely see in neighborhood settings. Designed for older kids with an element of risk at every turn, this playground could be so much fun for little daredevils.
Miracle Park is an inclusive playground in Rock Hill, SC, that features adaptive play equipment, a rubber-like surface, zip lines, a musical garden, merry-go-rounds, swings, sensory boards, and so much more. This is truly a place where everyone can join in on the fun and feel included.
If you are looking for an easy waterfall hike within a short drive of Greenville with the view of a lifetime, this is Toccoa Falls. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, the 186-ft waterfall is one of the tallest falls east of the Mississippi River.
There's no place like Unity Park to get you started on your playground adventure in Greenville, SC. Rest assured, your kids won't get enough of this place. With so many unique play structures that you are unlikely to find anywhere else in the Upstate, this playground is the epitome of fun and endless play. It's got all the magic you need to make some unforgettable memories with your family!
Greenville has many pretty cool playgrounds all across its city limits and we've clocked in endless hours visiting those fun-filled spots. Juanita Butler playground is one of the smaller playgrounds in the downtown area that packs a big punch. Adjacent to the community center, it's fenced in and has different structures for different ages.
The North Carolina Arboretum is a magical place. Summer blooms and lush greenery, chirping birds and cloud-wrapped mountain peaks in the background set a perfect scene to escape into nature.
Located in Oconee County near the border with Georgia, Kings Creek Falls is a 70-foot stunning waterfall that should be on your bucket list for family-friendly hikes.
This is an awesome park of 1000 and 1 adventures in Greer, SC. With a copious number of play structures for all ages and the amazing magical castle that towers above it all, this park is a dream come true for young hearts and their imagination.
Great little hidden park in Inman! There are two umbrella-shaded, separate play areas for bigger and smaller kids! It is completely fenced in with a walking trail around the perimeter. Renovated in 2020, this park is an inviting place to stop and let the kids burn off that energy.
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