Outdoor Recreation Programs

Outdoor recreation presents unique opportunities for personal development and group engagement. The Spartanburg County Outdoor Recreation Program is developed with the goal of getting people outdoors to take advantage of these opportunities. 

The Outdoor Recreation Program is housed at the Lake Cooley Outdoor Education Center where the following programs and activities are offered.

*IMPORTANT REMINDER: Swimming is not allowed in Lake Cooley.*

• Adventure Camp
• Archery
• Camping Instruction
• Fishing
• Nature Seminars
• Kayaking
• Stand Up Paddleboarding
• Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals

The Spartanburg County Parks Department also partners with local clubs and associations to facilitate the following outdoor recreation activities.

• Disc Golf

Hub City Disc Golf Club

The Spartanburg County Parks Department operates the following disc golf courses (DGC).

Shoally Creek DGC at VaDuMar McMillan Park

Tyger River DGC at Tyger River Park

The Pipeline DGC at Old Canaan Park

Holston Creek DGC at Holston Creek Park

Woodruff DGC at the Woodruff Leisure Center

The Moo DGC at the Timken Community Center

Linville Hills DGC at Linville Hills Park

Chesnee Community Center

• Geocaching

Greater Inman Geotrail

Hitting the Books Geotrail

Hub Love Geotrail

Spartanburg County Geotrail

• Mountain Biking

Spartanburg Area Mountain Bike Association

Holston Creek Park Mountain Bike Trail Map

Duncan Park Mountain Bike Trail Map

Croft State Park Mountain Bike Trail Information

For additional information about outdoor recreation, email Kristie Oliver.