Best Outdoor Activities in Fort Mill

In this day and age of technological innovations, everybody would agree that it has its benefits and downsides. While cell phones, the Internet, and the basic computer have made everyone’s life much better, it is still unquestionable that this technology has also induced a few other activities to be pressed aside. Every outdoor activity involves some form of physical activity and loads of fun. Whether it is sports-related or just plain walking and jogging around the park, these activities motivate physical exercise, which enhances one’s well-being. Here are the top outdoor activities you can enjoy in and around Fort Mill.

Walter Elisha Park

345 N White St. Fort Mill, SC 29715; (803) 547-2273

Walter Elisha Park is a 12-acre park located on North White Street between Ardrey Street and Sidney Johnson Street that offers several amenities such as a walking trail, playground facilities, and a large green space that is home to the Town’s annual “The South Carolina Strawberry Festival”. – fortmillsc.gov

Anne Springs Close Greenway – Adventure Road

104 Adventure Rd. Fort Mill, SC 29715; (803) 547-4575

Traditionally, our facilities have been located in the communities where Springs Mills originally established their production facilities in South Carolina – Chester Township, Fort Mill Township, and Lancaster County. We believe that by focusing our efforts on recreation, education, and environmental stewardship, we can enrich the lives of our youth and contribute to the community we are proud to call home. Our operations are possible only through the generous cooperation of our local school districts and municipal and county governments and partnerships with local businesses and citizens. Our most precious resource is the time provided by the volunteers who assist our operations in many ways. – ascgreenway.org

Bailey’s Outdoor Adventures

575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730; (864) 559-8222

This year’s Fall colors are amazing here in WV. At Snowshoe Resort, locals say the colors are more vibrant this year than in 30 years. If you’re looking for a Scenic drive, ATV/UTV ride, or a JEEP ride, visit us in WV this Fall and Winter for some scenic rides.  – baileys-outdoor-adventures.business.site

Fort Mill History Museum

107 Cleburne St. Fort Mill, SC 29715; (803) 802-3646

To promote the collection, preservation, educational interpretation, and display of those artifacts, documents, and events most representative of Fort Mill, South Carolina, its pre-history and history, its people and institutions, and its cultural and economic development. As we looked back in time to events that helped make this community what it is today, we found it was not just historical events that brought us to the present day but a combination of events, people from all walks of life, special places, and childhood memories. The stories we hear that make up the fabric of our community are so interesting. They must be collected, preserved, and shared with everyone here and those who will come this way tomorrow. – /fmhm.org

Bricks 4 Kidz

Fort Mill, SC 29708; (803) 792-5346

Bricks 4 Kidz® after-school workshops are unique and help children learn and have fun! And Bricks 4 Kidz® students improved test scores by as much as 9%* – that’s almost a whole grade! Our hands-on approach, using proprietary LEGO® models, BUILDS Knowledge, Life Skills & Character Traits! Every workshop is a fun, enriching experience for your student. – bricks4kidz.com/southcarolina-fortmill-charlotte

Nation Ford Greenway

542 Sweet Peach Ln. Fort Mill, SC 29715

The Nation Ford Greenway is part of the Nation Ford Land Trust, a land conservancy organization. Our trails are free to the public and rely on donations only to maintain these trails. – sctrails.net/trails/trail/nation-ford-greenway

Steele Street Park

600 Steele St. Fort Mill, SC 29715

Steele Street Park is a 5-acre park between Berry Street and McGee Street in the Steele Street neighborhood. It includes a picnic shelter, grills, children’s play equipment, restroom facilities, one lighted basketball court, a grass area, and a water spray park. – letsgosc.org/company/steele-street-park

Canaan Zipline Canopy Tours

3111 Sand Island Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732; (803) 327-6932

Embrace the adventure and zip back and forth across the beautiful Catawba River on a guided South Carolina zipline canopy tour. Located near Charlotte, North Carolina, our 9 zip canopy tour is the perfect weekend adventure! Whether it’s an individual or a corporate group, we are ready to host you for a unique zip-lining experience. Your zipline tour begins with what we like to call Ground School. During this time, our trained staff will lead you through zip training to ensure you have a safe and fun adventure! From there, our guides will take you up our 70-foot tower and lead you through our canopy tour, which zips back and forth over the Catawba River. – canaanzipline.com

BAXTER CLOSE YMCA

857 Promenade Walk, Fort Mill, SC 29708; (803) 548-8020

The Baxter Close YMCA pool & water park is minutes away from and free for all Upper Palmetto YMCA Association Members. – upymca.org/fort-mill-branch-pool

Springfield Golf Club

639 Hambley House Ln. Fort Mill, SC 29715

Springfield Golf Club in Fort Mill, SC, offers a picturesque and testing tract of holes that will challenge all levels of golfing ability. With a design that harkens back to the traditional schemes of the 1920s and the Golden Age of Architecture in golf, Springfield Golf Club made a name for itself among Charlotte golf courses when it opened in 2001. The course was improved in the summer of 2010 with an upgrade of the greens to ultradwarf MiniVerde. The 6,906-yard par 72 Clyde Johnston-designed layout is located on a heavily wooded and hilly site just over the South Carolina border in Fort Mill. The course features four holes that flank Sugar Creek, affording players spectacular views, and includes 13 holes that play across and along perennial streams that feed into the Catawba River. – playspringfield.com