Top Rated Parks to Visit in Lake Jocassee

"One Kidding Around Greenville reader is on a mission to see all the beautiful waterfalls within an hour of Greenville. She uses the AllTrails Hiking & Mountain Trails app to find them and suggested Issaqueena Falls near Walhalla, Dupont State Forest in Cedar Mountain, NC, Table Rock and Paris Mountain. Start chasing those waterfalls!"

"Easily one of the most impressive and popular parks in Greenville is the Falls Park on the Reedy. Located in Downtown Greenville, this beautiful 32-acre park has been around for more than 15 years. You can spend an entire day wandering around the walking trails admiring the seemingly endless nature and gorgeous waterfalls."

"This park is tucked away right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail and the perfect little spot for a picnic lunch or to let the kids get out some energy. They have a sensory garden, musical instrument area, and during the summer, lots of flowers and herbs. Check out our Kidding Around review of Linky Stone Park!"

"Also along the Reedy River is the Children’s Garden at Linky Stone Park. This 1-acre unique garden boasts floral experiences using all five senses, a geology wall made of rocks and minerals from around the Upstate, a textile garden, a Hansel and Gretel cottage, and a secret garden."

"Making its way onto the National Register of Historic Places, McPherson Park is the oldest park in Greenville. But it has aged well, covering more than 12 acres of land that include a miniature golf course, tennis courts, a playground, picnic areas, and a small creek. View this post on Instagram"

"Established in 1884, McPherson Park is the oldest park in the city. Its 12.5 acres feature outdoor activities like tennis, walking trails, and a playground. McPherson Park is a great place to play a game of miniature golf with the family."

"Gower Park features an approximately .75 mile paved walking loop around the park’s baseball diamonds, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and wooded shelter area. Trail users must utilize the parking lot or adjacent grassed area to complete the loop."

"It’s nestled in a beautiful neighborhood off of Evelyn Avenue in Greenville. You’ll find plenty of activities to keep you busy for an entire day and well into the night. The basketball courts and 9-hole disc golf course are great for sports enthusiasts."

"This local Greenville Park has a tank on display that the kids love to check out. Plus there’s a great playground and restrooms at this park. You’ll find this little park off of Laurens Road."

"Rock Quarry Garden was built on the site of a pre-Civil War-era granite quarry and is a popular area for wedding and family photoshoots. With waterfalls, flower beds, grassy hills, and a stone bridge over a rocky stream, it is a gorgeous place to take family photos or have a picnic. Located in Cleveland Park, at the corner of McDaniel and Sherwood St, the garden is easily accessible from the Swamp Rabbit Trail near the Major Rudolph Anderson, Jr."

"Located within Cleveland Park, the Rock Quarry Garden is a bit different than the other places on this list. It offers a much more intimate and quiet setting, surrounded by lush green gardens, flowerbeds, a gentle stream with a small waterfall, and more. It is a popular place for a small family gathering or a picnic."

"The Green River Adventures Waterfall Trek shows you the best of the Big Bradley Falls and Cove Creek Gorge. The hike starts with a 1 mile hike towards Big Bradley Falls before sending you rappelling a 30 foot vertical wall to access the base of the falls and the Cove Creek Gorge."

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"Many vegans say they don’t miss meat but really miss the cheese. You won’t miss a dang thing when you taste this soup. A mirepoix, cashew, and garlic base with turmeric for added color makes this a dead-ringer of the version your mom used to make, but really, it’s so much better."

"Full menu of cold-pressed juices and tasty bites availableOffering carry out and curbside pick up by calling 864-884-9037. Online ordering is available here. Delivery also available through Bite Squad and Uber Eats."

"You can tell when you enter this place that they use fresh ingredients. Shared the taco salad and the adult grilled cheese, both exce..."