50+ Spartanburg County Parks Department

50+ Spartanburg County Parks Department Spartanburg Parks offers many great wellness opportunities for people aged 50+ Yesterday, 10,000 baby boomers turned 65.

That will happen tomorrow and the day after that and every single day until the year 2030. In Spartanburg County, within 10 years more than 25% of the population will be at least 65 years old. Regardless of age, recreation and leisure are vital to one’s wellbeing. Older adulthood opens up many opportunities to try new things. This is the time that 50+ citizens can devote more time, energy, and mon

ey to their own interests and can devote their time to worthwhile community services. 50+ wellness programs also enhance independence. Participation in wellness activities keeps the mind sharp and challenged, keeps older adults social and attached to society, and keeps their bodies active and engaged. Recreation participation in older adulthood can be the difference between watching life tick away or grabbing life and making the most of every day.

Mark your calendars for our September Lunch Bunch get-together! It'll be on Friday, September 4th.We'll be going to Wade...
08/19/2026

Mark your calendars for our September Lunch Bunch get-together! It'll be on Friday, September 4th.

We'll be going to Wade's Jr. (3008 Reidville Road in Spartanburg) and we hope you can join us! We'll meet by the front door at 11 a.m. and then enjoy lunch as a group!

Please let Bates know you're coming by texting her at 864-384-2215 or emailing her at [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 3rd.

Our next Fresh Air Fridays meetup is coming up on Friday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.!With temperatures expected to be qui...
08/13/2026

Our next Fresh Air Fridays meetup is coming up on Friday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.!

With temperatures expected to be quite high, we'll beat the heat and walk the inside track at the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center. The address is 650 Howard Street in Spartanburg.

Please let Bates McKinney know if you'll be coming by Thursday, August 20th. You can email her at [email protected]

Can't make the August meet-up? We'll do it again in September!

We want to send a great big thank you to our friends at the Spartanburg Police Department for giving our Seniors Take Ch...
08/12/2026

We want to send a great big thank you to our friends at the Spartanburg Police Department for giving our Seniors Take Charge group a guided tour of the Police Department this morning!

We loved every minute of it and we learned so much!

This month's Seniors Take Charge activity brings us to the City of Spartanburg Police Department for a free guided tour!...
08/07/2026

This month's Seniors Take Charge activity brings us to the City of Spartanburg Police Department for a free guided tour!

We'll meet at the headquarters (206 N. Forest Street in Spartanburg) at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12th.

The tour will last about 1.5 hours and we'll learn all about how the officers do their best to keep our community safe.

We have 10 spots left, so save yours today while you still can!

REGISTER HERE: https://secure.rec1.com/SC/spartanburg-county-parks-dept/catalog/index/b01bb17963eb065034aaf3932dc1055c?filter=c2VhcmNoPXBvbGljZQ==

Our August Lunch Bunch get-together is next Friday, August 7th.We'll be going to Jolly Roger BBQ (3999 Pacolet Hwy, Paco...
07/28/2026

Our August Lunch Bunch get-together is next Friday, August 7th.

We'll be going to Jolly Roger BBQ (3999 Pacolet Hwy, Pacolet, SC 29372) and we hope you can join us! We'll meet by the front door at 11 a.m. and then enjoy lunch as a group!

Please let Bates know you're coming by texting her at 864-384-2215 or emailing her at [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th.

National Parks and Recreation Month may be ending next week, but there are still lots of ways to you to stay active, eng...
07/24/2026

National Parks and Recreation Month may be ending next week, but there are still lots of ways to you to stay active, engaged and in charge all year long!

If you'd like to be in the know about all the 50+ Program happenings, please email Bates McKinney ([email protected]) to receive the weekly e-newsletter and/or be added to the mailing list for quarterly mailers sent to your home.

Also, be sure to follow us here on Facebook for all the latest updates! We hope to see you soon!

Our community partners at the South Carolina Association of Area Agencies on Aging is conducting our 2026 Needs Assessme...
07/16/2026

Our community partners at the South Carolina Association of Area Agencies on Aging is conducting our 2026 Needs Assessment Survey and they're asking for your feedback!

They are working to gather as many responses as possible from older adults, caregivers, professionals, and community members.

It only takes a few minutes to complete, it is completely anonymous, and participants may skip any question they prefer not to answer.

Together, we can ensure that the needs of older adults are heard, clearly, accurately, and powerfully.

SURVEY LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfmNAQyeniycjl1FhMRfFU0OJ-p5dZa0JNT7KmPskTYVktLA/viewform?fbzx=-8901911753175410363

Seniors Take Charge had a wonderful tour of the Spartanburg County Courthouse this week, thanks to Amy Cox, Clerk of Cou...
07/09/2026

Seniors Take Charge had a wonderful tour of the Spartanburg County Courthouse this week, thanks to Amy Cox, Clerk of Court.

Fun Fact: Did you know that you can be excused from serving as a juror once you are 65 years of age and older? That said, judges appreciate older jurors as they bring a wealth of experience to the role. So, don't be afraid to say "yes" to jury duty!

07/02/2026

In honor of our nation's 250th birthday this weekend, we will have some adjustments to our normal operating hours on Friday and Saturday. 🇺🇸

Friday, July 3rd

CLOSED
❎ Offices
❎ Community Centers

OPEN
✅ Parks
✅ Playgrounds
✅ Splash Pads
✅ Fitness Centers (key fob access only)
✅ Kayak/Paddleboard Rentals

❎ There will not be any kayak/paddleboard rentals on Saturday, July 4th.

We hope you and your families have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Our July Lunch Bunch get-together is Friday, July 10th.While it's not quite as catchy of a name, it's technically more o...
07/02/2026

Our July Lunch Bunch get-together is Friday, July 10th.

While it's not quite as catchy of a name, it's technically more of an "Early Dinner Bunch" this month, since the restaurant doesn't open until 4:00 p.m.

We'll be going to Green Olive Grill (8690 Asheville Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29316) and we hope you can join us! We'll meet by the front door at 4:00 p.m. and then enjoy our meal as a group!

Please let Bates know you're coming by texting her at 864-384-2215 or emailing her at [email protected] by
12 p.m. on Thursday, July 9th.

Address

9039 Fairforest Road
Spartanburg, SC
29301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18645955356

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