Gotta get out of the house? Just imagine the children are out of school or you are traveling to Greenville looking for a day of adventure.  Since the weather days in the upstate are suited for an outdoor adventure let's start by seeking a little fresh air, sunshine, with an epic opportunity to run off a little energy?  Greenville has a vast **[Parks and Rec System](https://www.greenvillesc.gov/150/Parks-Recreation-Tourism)**.  Pack a lunch and explore some of our favorite places. These fav’s have tables and shelter spaces. Be sure to pack a lunch if a picnic appeals.
           
**[McPherson Park](https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1584/McPherson-Park)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/McPherson+Park/@34.8570918,-82.3965276,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x885831d9f430810d:0xa38d6089f2dbf6f!8m2!3d34.8570918!4d-82.3943389) is Greenville’s oldest and appears on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is located downtown, is free and has mini golf.
**[Legacy Park](https://www.greenvillesc.gov/1580/Legacy-Park)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Legacy+Park/@34.8293486,-82.334689,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88582f108fdd0dc7:0x66d478a9e0495f3f!8m2!3d34.8293486!4d-82.3325003) is a family favorite.  Inspired by NYC’s central park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ponds and plenty of greenspace.
**[Herdklotz Park](https://greenvillerec.com/parks/herdklotz-park/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Herdklotz+Park/@34.8975971,-82.375516,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88582de5ec083cf5:0x96eb95a6df561997!8m2!3d34.8975971!4d-82.3733273) is located at the base of Paris Mountain. This spacious setting has athletic fields, sand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits (bring your own).

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Outside of the Parks and Rec system, Greenville’s **[Runway Park](https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/listing/runway-park-at-gmu/6287/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Runway+Park+at+GMU/@34.844569,-82.3530474,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88582e537cf48645:0xffa00970fccfd035!8m2!3d34.844569!4d-82.3508587) at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is a fun, free and exciting experience for airplane lovers of all ages.  This airport themed park offers plentiful opportunities to both play pilot and see aircraft of all types land and take off.  Lunch can be purchased most days at the Runway Café.  Other close by food options  near Runway Park are **[White Duck Taco](https://whiteducktacoshop.com/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/White+Duck+Taco+Shop/@34.8447952,-82.3571703,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x88582e5288fc52b9:0x555d895441fbdf11!4m5!3m4!1s0x88582faf53863d33:0x15e3d61cf21c8a37!8m2!3d34.8447952!4d-82.3549816), or **[Willy Taco Feed n Seed](https://www.willytaco.com/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Willy+Taco+-+Feed+%26+Seed/@34.8514842,-82.3807884,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88582e2e3b939d97:0xd3ff464213c81317!8m2!3d34.8514842!4d-82.3785997). 

Runway Park has it's very own runway for the kiddos.

Runway Ready

Greenville’s downtown area provides other fun adventures, such as the **[Mice on Main](https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/things-to-do/signature-experiences/mice-on-main/)** - just look it up, **[M. Judson Bookstore](https://mjudsonbooks.com/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/M.Judson+Booksellers/@34.848695,-82.400295,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbc0a22593ce7eaea?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjW7bW_mdD0AhVoSTABHdoLDxUQ_BJ6BAhMEAU) with a great children's section, access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Cleveland Park, Bicycle Rentals, Falls Park and much more.  The **[Children’s Museum](https://www.tcmupstate.org/)**[@@location@@](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Children%E2%80%99s+Museum+of+the+Upstate/@34.8558655,-82.4004516,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa52edd5d6854df40?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwij0uaHtsj0AhVEnWoFHa28BAQQ_BJ6BAhSEAU) is close by as is the Children’s Theater who both offer programming and seasonal entertainment.  Check out their summer camp programs if that is a desired experience.  Speaking of children’s programs, the YMCA system in Greenville offers family friendly sports and activities for reasonable prices.  If you are new to the area, it is a great place to meet people.
Other things to know are that Greenville has family friendly neighborhoods which offer community events such as epic fireworks, competitive swim teams and plenty of activities to get to know each other.   We are also a religiously diverse and inclusive community, with many options for worship and plentiful family activities.   

Again Greenville is a fun and family friendly place.  Be sure to check out the other stories on this site for ideas and suggestions for other adventures


"Mice on Main" are hiding all along Main St in Downtown Greenville.

With Wiggles

Lobby of Mountain Goat, Greenville's premier interioir rock climbing experience.

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Life in Greenville

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