Greenville runs 37 parks, from Falls Park and 60-acre Unity Park to 122-acre Cleveland Park, plus the 28-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail. Parks: 864-467-4355.

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Greenville’s Parks and Trails pages. Parks and Recreation: 864-467-4355.

Updated Oct. 29: The Cleveland Park playground by the zoo reopened Oct. 21.

The City of Greenville’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department looks after more than 400 acres, including 37 parks, plus gardens, the zoo, cemeteries and community centers, according to the city’s City Parks page. The 28-mile Swamp Rabbit Trail ties many of them together along the Reedy River.

Who to call

  • Parks and Recreation (non-emergency trail and park issues): 864-467-4355
  • Greenville Cares: 864-232-2273 (call or text)
  • Emergency on a trail: 911; on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, give the nearest trail marker number
  • Shelter rentals: the city’s online booking

The big three

Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S. Main St. The city calls it the jewel of downtown. Reedy River Falls drops 28 feet below the Liberty Bridge, a curved 345-foot pedestrian suspension bridge that cost $4.5 million. Greenville’s first European settler, Richard Pearis, set up a trading post at the falls in 1768, the city’s Liberty Bridge history says. Street parking nearby is free for two hours. The River Lodge is the park’s only picnic shelter.

Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St. Greenville’s newest park covers 60 acres on both banks of the Reedy, with four playgrounds, two big lawns, basketball courts, a historic baseball field on the site of 1925’s Mayberry Park, three pedestrian bridges and 2.5 miles of looped walking trails, according to the city’s park page. An eight-acre restored wetland with boardwalks lines the north edge.

  • Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; playgrounds close at sunset.
  • Prisma Health Welcome Center: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
  • The Greenville Water Splash Pad runs May 1 to Oct. 1 and is now closed until spring.

Cleveland Park, 150 Cleveland Park Drive. The Cleveland family gave the 122 acres along the Reedy River in 1922, and it is the city’s largest park. Mayor Knox White calls it the second oldest, after McPherson Park. It has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a softball field, sand volleyball, a fitness trail, picnic shelters, the Fernwood Nature Trail, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Greenville Zoo. The playground by the zoo reopened Oct. 21 after a $3 million rebuild, with areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, a ninja-style obstacle course and a 16-foot-wide stretch of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the city said. Read our story. Brooks’ Playground, the city’s first fully inclusive playground, is open.

Neighborhood parks

Park Address Known for
Legacy Park 336 Rocky Slope Road 20 acres, paved paths, playground, volleyball
Gower Park 24 Evelyn Ave. 21-acre all-purpose park, pickleball
McPherson Park 120 E. Park Ave. The city’s oldest park; mini golf and tennis
Holmes Park 111 Holmes Drive Tennis, softball, disc golf
Timmons Park 121 Oxford St. Mountain bike trails, disc golf
Cancer Survivors Park 52 Cleveland St. A park designed to bring survivors together
North Main Rotary Park 906 Townes St. Neighborhood fields
Dog Park 840 Mauldin Road Off-leash dogs

The Swamp Rabbit Trail

The Swamp Rabbit Trail network is a 28-mile walking and biking greenway that follows the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and city parks to connect Travelers Rest with Greenville. The Green Line branch runs from Cleveland Park toward the CU-ICAR campus, and a new bridge carrying it over Verdae Boulevard is due to open this fall. City Council approved widening the busy stretch between Unity Park and Linky Stone Park to 16 feet, with separate lanes for bikes and walkers.

Trail rules, from the city’s etiquette page:

  • Open dawn to dusk; most trails are not lighted.
  • No motorized vehicles.
  • Keep right; bikes yield to walkers; ring a bell or say “passing.”
  • Dogs on a short leash; pick up after them (bags are provided).
  • Slow down and stop at street crossings, even in crosswalks.

Bikes are for rent from Greenville BCycle stations, Reedy Rides downtown, Cruise GVL near Laurens Road and Pedego, the city’s plan-your-visit page lists.

Park rules

Fireworks, model rockets, sparklers, extra grills and generators are banned in all city parks, and alcohol needs a special event permit, under the city’s park policies.

What this means for you

  • The splash pad is closed until May 1; the Unity Park playgrounds are open until sunset.
  • Cleveland Park’s rebuilt zoo playground is open.
  • On the trail after dark? Stick to the lighted Riverwalk by Falls Park.

More guides: things to do this month, getting around Greenville and history and landmarks.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Swamp Rabbit Trail?

The Swamp Rabbit Trail network is a 28-mile walking and biking greenway along the Reedy River and an old railroad corridor, connecting Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville, the city says.

What are Unity Park’s hours?

Unity Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Its playgrounds close at sunset. The Greenville Water Splash Pad runs from May 1 to Oct. 1, so it is closed for the season.

Is there a dog park in Greenville?

Yes. The city’s dog park is at 840 Mauldin Road. Dogs are also welcome on the Swamp Rabbit Trail on a short leash.

Are the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Greenville parks open at night?

Most trails are open dawn to dusk and are not lighted; the Riverwalk and the area by the Liberty Bridge in Falls Park are the exceptions. Unity Park is open until 10 p.m.

Is the Cleveland Park playground open?

Yes. The rebuilt playground next to the Greenville Zoo reopened Oct. 21, 2026, after a $3 million renovation, with separate areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Brooks’ Playground, the city’s first fully inclusive playground, is also open.