Kid-Friendly, Parent-Approved
Spartanburg is bursting with opportunities for you and your little ones, tweens, and teens to stay active, immerse yourselves in our nation’s history, view and create art, conduct science experiments, and enjoy nature.
While you may know that the Spartanburg area has plenty of places to grab a handcrafted drink, the BMW Performance Center, and more for adults to enjoy, we’ve also got wholesome fun for the whole family.
Family Itineraries
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend a school break, holiday, or long weekend, let the articles below serve as your guide to a day of family-friendly fun in Spartanburg!
Family-Friendly Activities in Spartanburg
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The best family trips are the ones with memories that last a lifetime. Experience Spartanburg adventures designed for travelers of any age, so you can…
Take a Family-Friendly Trip to Spartanburg
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While you may know that the Spartanburg area has plenty of places to grab a handcrafted drink, the BMW Performance Center, and more for adults to…
Adventure A-Plenty: What to Do Before or After a Hub City Spartanburgers Game
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The Hub City Spartanburgers quickly became a community staple after debuting in 2025, bringing a new excitement to the western edge of Downtown…
Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Summer Heat
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Updated by Sasha Reyes Special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. The heat is on. It can be tough to beat the sweltering temps and high humidity Spartanburg gets…
Places to Play Our Top Picks for the Kids
From parks to trails, Spartanburg, SC offers family-friendly outdoor adventures where kids can explore nature and enjoy the sunshine.
Airport Park
Beside Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport—SC’s first (1927)—kids watch planes take off and land, zoom runway paths, and climb an air traffic control tower.
Big Air Spartanburg
Big Air Trampoline Park lets kids (and adults) burn energy bouncing off the walls, with wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball, slam dunk courts, obstacle courses, foam pits, and more.
Cleveland Park
Home to a gorgeous clubhouse overlooking a manicured landscape, the grounds of Cleveland Park are peppered with communal grills, a family-friendly playground, gazebo, and trails designed for a…
Mary Black Rail Trail
Spartanburg’s most-used outdoor amenity, the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is a 2.1-mile rail-to-trail conversion that connects many neighborhoods to Downtown Spartanburg.
McKinney Park
McKinney Park in downtown Woodruff is home to a ballfield, amphitheater, concessions, two rentable shelters, two playgrounds, a quarter-mile trail, and a splash pad.
Shipwreck Cove
This hidden gem in Duncan is an affordable, pirate-themed water park for the whole family, with a lazy river, winding slides, and a kids’ play area.
Speed Factory
With a graffiti-covered interior, Speed Factory lets you test your speed on an indoor track with lap and timed races. A $5 membership is required, with no additional licenses or fees.
Tyger River Park
Tyger River Park stands out as South Carolina’s premier baseball and softball tournament facility. With 12 fields, a championship stadium, and an array of site amenities—including a 1.25-mile walking…
Make a Splash! Beat the Heat Together: Summer Fun for Families
Barnet Park
At the entrance of Barnet Park sits a splash pad that's totally free! The pad is…
Airport Park Splash Pad
Spartanburg Downtown-Memorial Airport is home to another wide-open splash pad…
Tyger River Park Splash Pad
Open for most of the summer, the splash ad at Tyger River is the perfect spot to…