Locals in search of an outdoor destination this summer might be interested in checking out East Riverside Park in Greer, which offers a playground, sand volleyball court, athletic fields and a shelter that can be reserved for events.
A Community Garden at the park gives local residents in the Greer area access to their own raised bed.
Heads turn when Lyman resident Ashley Tucker walks through Gold’s Gym in Greer on her way to the pool.
Perfect for exercise, paddle boarding, boating, picnicking, fishing and duck hunting, two local lakes have become popular summer hangouts for area residents.
Both Lake Cunningham and Lake Robinson are manmade, totaling 200 acres and 800 acres respectively.
By Jayden Schading
For The Greer Citizen
The Fourth of July holiday offers an opportunity for local residents to take a walk in Victor Memorial Veterans Park.
The small park, tucked between 16th and 17th Street off South Line, honors local heroes from the Vietnam War and World War II.
For dog owners with limited yard space, Pelham Mill Park offers the perfect place to run.
The riverside park features a dog park, as well as the remains of the historic textile mill and post office and walking trails in shaded woods.
Greer artist Eddie Donald helped put the finishing touches on the new chapel at Pelham Medical Center with the installment of his stained glass windows.
Pelham Medical has been undergoing major renovations, requiring the relocation of the chapel.
More than 7,400 miles separate Greer from Hoima, Uganda.
But earlier this summer, a 16-member team from North Greenville University bridged that gap.
As the summer winds blow, area parks are attracting more visitors.
One popular destination is Stoneledge Park in Duncan, which features a playground, picnic shelters and restrooms adjacent to the Shipwreck Cove Water Park.
317 Trade Street Greer, SC 29651
Phone: 1-864-877-2076
