McPherson Park — Attraction in Greenville

What's not to like? The entire park is very well taken care of and just charming. The train that rain through the park in the 50s has been replaced with a free putt-putt course. I haven't played, so I'm unsure if you need to bring your own putter and ball. Walking paths with benches, tennis courts, picnic shelters with tables, public restrooms, close parking, even a free book exchange. On the walking trails several small bridges cross over from what I've read is an unnamed creek. If it is unnamed, can I claim it? Dibs! I name thee body of water - Jeff Creek. The stone and concrete foot entrance with the cannons and National Register of Historic Places plaque looks amazing. I've been trying to track down and get a picture of all the available NRofHP bronze markers in Greenville. McPherson Park's plaque is displayed the grandest of any I've seen so far. The marker is prominently mounted on a stone podium centered between two cannons. It's the Frank Howard's Rock of...

McPherson Park in the North Main Neighborhood holds the title of the oldest park in Greenville. Established in 1884 this 12.5 acres of wooded haven is the home to Sears Recreation center and log cabin, which at one time served as a consignment shop for the sale of handicrafts made by retirees. Two playgrounds anchor the park on both ends, as an 18 hole miniature golf course (bring your own equipment for a free round) and bandstand claim a good portion of the middle of the park. Walking paths connect the two playgrounds, crossing a small creek with a number of bridges. Public bathrooms, off street parking and tennis courts are also available. The overall park is clean and maintained but walking paths are in need of attention as they are cracked, buckled and crumbing at the edges. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a moment to find tranquility in the murmur of the stream, the calling of birds and the laughter...

It's a beautiful area in the middle of the city, definitely unexpected natural water features. Theres a free putt putt course (I recommend bringing your own putter and ball) and beautiful little walking trail. After walking the trails alongside a small creek and water features we found a second playground section. Even nicer than the main one in the front of the park. UPDATE: parking lots has been greatly improved. The first time I visited the parking spaces were red clay ground, it had recently rained and I remember slipping and falling on my bum in muddy red clay. Now it has a rubber mat like thing with gridlock holes and filled in with rocks. The rubber mat is used to hold the rocks in place during heavy rains and tires rolling. Thank you Greenville rec. This is an amazing and underappreciated community park....