Aiken County Parks and Recreation

09/19/2026

🤝 Community Partnerships in Action!

Today, we had the opportunity to welcome South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association’s SC LEAD program to Aiken County! The group toured our newly renovated Aiken County Recreation Center and toured Langley Pond Park, where the state leadership group got to see drag boats testing/tuning on the water and learn more about our approach to special events and community partnerships.

The impact of the MillTown Showdown (2nd Annual Mill Town Showdown, Langley Pond) goes far beyond racing. Through partnerships surrounding this unique event, Hooked On Wounded Warriors is preparing for its first guided fishing trip, creating an opportunity to give back to wounded veterans and their families.

Great parks and facilities create opportunities — but strong community partnerships are what help turn those opportunities into lasting community impact.

Check out WRDW’s story and video below! 👇

Tharpe is president of Hooked on Wounded Warriors, a foundation that offers free guided fishing trips to wounded combat veterans and their families.

09/14/2026

🍂 October Events with Aiken County Parks & Recreation 🎃

Mark your calendars for a month full of recreation, community programs, and special events!

🏊 October 1 - Swim Season Officially Closes at Langley Pond Park
🎟 October 2 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Aiken County Recreation Center
🛹 October 3 – Skate Event with Chris Fail at Harrison-Caver Park
🚣 October 2 – 4 – Fall Rowing Regatta with Augusta Rowing Club at Langley Pond Park
🎄 October 12–16 – Christmas Assistance Applications at Aiken County Recreation Center
🎱 October 15 – Bingo at Roy Warner Park & Listine Courtney Center
🎃 October 16 – Spooktacular at Aiken County Recreation Center
🥫 October 17 – Food Bank Distribution with Serenity Charity Club at Harrison-Caver Park
🥏 October 23–25 – Augusta Disc Golf Classic with Augusta Disc Golf Association at Langley Pond Park
🍁 October 24 – Aiken Radio Control Society’s Float Fly at Langley Pond Park

*Please be advised these events may have impacts to daily park use*

More information about each event will be shared as the dates approach. Follow Aiken County Parks & Recreation and our individual park pages for updates!

09/10/2026

We’ve made it to the final stop in our Park Feature series!

Park feature 1️⃣9️⃣ of 1️⃣9️⃣: Aiken County Recreation Center - 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy

This six-acre community recreation area has a special history. Originally developed by Gregg-Graniteville Mill for its African American employees and their families, the property was later transferred to Aiken County and became the Aiken County Recreation Center.

Following a major renovation that began in August 2025, the center now offers updated spaces and amenities while preserving longtime favorites.

✨ Park features include:
* New outdoor basketball courts
* Swimming pool and bathhouse
* Playground areas
* Walking trail/track
* Picnic shelter with grill
* Multipurpose community rooms with kitchen
* Leashed dogs welcome
* Improved parking and redesigned drop-off area

The renovation was funded through Aiken County’s Capital Project Sales Tax and was designed to modernize the facility while keeping the amenities the community already loves.

The recreation center also offers community programming, seasonal activities such as our annual Joe Jackson School Supply Giveaway, Spooktacular and Christmas Assistance Giveaway, as well as a supervised summer day camp featuring games, crafts, and swimming.

Join us Friday, October 2nd at 10 a.m. for the official ribbon cutting celebrating the new building!

09/09/2026

🎉 WE’RE HIRING: RECREATION SPECIALIST! 🏀⚾⚽

Aiken County Parks & Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Recreation Specialist for Harrison-Caver Park and surrounding areas!

This full-time position will help manage daily recreation operations while developing and coordinating athletic programs, camps, community activities, special events, and other opportunities for residents of all ages.

✅ Competitive Salary
✅ Full County benefits package
✅ Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, leisure services, or a related field preferred
✅ One to two years of recreation programming or childcare experience
✅ Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered
✅ Valid driver’s license required
✅ Applications accepted continuously

If you are creative, organized, enjoy working with the public, and want to help expand recreation opportunities in our community, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 View the complete job description and apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/aikencountysc/jobs/5474344/recreation-specialist-harrison-carver-park

Please share this opportunity with someone who would be a great addition to our team!

The primary function of this employee is to manage the daily recreation and programming operations of assigned park. Under occasional supervision, this employee develops, coordinates and implements programs, activities and events to meet the recreation and leisure needs of the community.  Performs ...

09/08/2026

🌳 WE’RE HIRING: PARK MAINTENANCE LEAD!🔧

Aiken County Parks & Recreation is seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to help maintain and improve our parks and recreational facilities.

This full-time position serves as a working maintenance staff member while performing skilled maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, inspections, and special projects throughout the park system.

✅ Competitive Salary
✅ Full County Benefits package
✅ County Holiday Schedule
✅ 3–5 years of related maintenance, construction, grounds, or trades experience
✅ Applications accepted continuously

If you have strong leadership skills, take pride in quality work, and want to make a visible difference in your community, we encourage you to apply!

🔗 View the complete job description and apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/aikencountysc/jobs/5446116/park-maintenance-lead

Please share this opportunity with a qualified candidate!

Under the general supervision of the Park Manager, the Maintenance Foreman supervises and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, andgroundskeeping work at County parks and facilities. This position serves as a working supervisor, responsible for daily task assignments, staff oversigh...

09/08/2026

🌳 Exciting Things Are Happening Across Aiken County Parks!

Aiken County Parks & Recreation is working to expand programs, improve amenities, and enhance the overall park experience throughout our community. Here’s a look at what’s underway:

💻 Online Reservations: CivicRec software is coming soon, making it easier to register for programs and reserve shelters, fields, and other facilities online - including Aiken County Recreation Center.

🛡️ Park Safety: An agreement with Powell Security is in development to provide additional park monitoring and help enforce safety measures, beginning at Langley Pond Park before hopefully expanding to the entire park system.

☀️ Roy Warner Park: Plans include a shaded bench and seating area near the playground for parents, caregivers, and visitors.

🎣🐕 Boyd Pond Park: Fish stocking efforts are moving forward, along with plans for a new dog park.

🛹🥎 Harrison-Caver Park: New recreational opportunities are growing, including a skate event, adult kickball, and adult softball.

We’re excited about the progress taking place across our park system and look forward to sharing more details as each project and program moves forward. Stay tuned!

09/03/2026

Our local skate community is coming together to show support for a free, public skate park that can be enjoyed 365 days a year! Come out, have fun, and help us show Aiken County how much our community wants this.

🍔 Food trucks
🛹 Local skaters
🎁 FREE giveaways
🚲 Bring your bike
🛼 Bring your skates
🛹 Bring your board
😊 Meet your local skate & action sports community!

Skate Vendors: Bluetile Skateshop • Grindhouse Skate Co • The Heart of Stoke Foundation

Food Vendors: Flavor Gator • Jon And Jesses Snac Shac • 3 Bros Soda Bar • Tis So Sweet Lemonade and More • Bake It Till You Make It

📅 October 3rd
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Harrison-Caver Park

Come skate, connect, and help make a public skate park a reality! 🙌🛹

09/02/2026

Park 1️⃣8️⃣ of 1️⃣9️⃣: Gloverville Park – 226 Pine Street, Gloverville



Sometimes the smaller parks are the ones that have a little bit of everything! Gloverville Park offers approximately 3.97 acres of greenspace for the community to enjoy. The park was acquired by Aiken County in 1998.

Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to play, a spot for a picnic, or somewhere to enjoy a pickup ballgame, Gloverville Park has you covered!

⚾ Baseball Field
🎠 Playground
🧺 Picnic Areas & Shelter
🔥 Grills
🌳 Greenspace
🏡 Gazebo
🐾 Dog Friendly

A quiet, family-friendly park with space for both recreation and relaxation.

08/28/2026

🛶 Cleanup Ahead for the Horse Creek Water Trail! 🌿

Cleanup of Hurricane Helene and other storm damage along the Horse Creek Water Trail has started and is expected to be completed in the coming months. This work will help address storm debris along the 9.5-mile kayak trail stretching from Graniteville, through Langley Pond Park, finishing at Harrison-Caver Park.

The primary focus right now is the lower section of the trail from Langley Pond to Harrison-Caver with the upper section to be completed as soon as possible.

We look forward to restoring this scenic route for future paddling adventures! Stay tuned for progress updates and information about trail access as cleanup moves forward.

08/28/2026

🎣 Fishing line only, please! Our monofilament recycling tubes help protect wildlife and keep our waterways clean—they aren’t trash cans. Please put cans, wrappers, and other litter in the proper bins.

Thank you, Keep Aiken County Beautiful, for helping care for our parks and waterways! 💚