Pleasant Ridge County Park 4232 South Carolina 11, South Carolina 29661,
About the Business
Pleasant Ridge County Park is a 272-acre former state park located on scenic Highway 11 in northern Greenville County, South Carolina. It is home to Camp Spearhead, a residential summer camp for persons with disabilities. The park includes a camp and retreat center that hosts special events, team building activities, and weddings throughout the year. Pleasant Ridge Park features picnic shelters, a fishing lake, and a multi-use trail system. Visitors can enjoy night riding on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 10 pm. The park offers various trails for hiking and mountain biking, including the JFA Trail, Sassy's Pass, Leroy Smith Nature Trail, and Mill Creek Path. The park also has a 4-acre lake for fishing and picnic shelters available for rent. Pleasant Ridge Park is a popular destination for local residents and offers a peaceful retreat just 40 minutes from downtown Greenville. The park's history dates back to the 1950s when it was developed to promote tourism in the Upstate region. Today, it continues to be a favorite spot for outdoor recreation and special events.
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Location & Phone number
4232 SC-11, Marietta, SC 29661, United States
Hours open
Monday:
08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 21:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 22:00
Friday:
08:00 - 21:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 21:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 21:00
Reviews
"There once was a beloved state campground here. After the county acquired the property, it was converted into an unkept county park with no camping for regular folks. They did invest in a camp and retreat center that is mostly for hosting groups and camps with $$$. Great trail, but the cyclists think they own it solely for having their dogs off-leash while bombing down trails directly towards pedestrian hikers. It's a recipe for disaster that county officials refuse to acknowledge, effectively creating a public safety issue."
"Hiked the JFA Trail. Liked that hikers and bikers go opposite direction. Nice workout but not many views as it's all under tree line.Note: Falls are on a separate shorter trail"
"Beautiful nature park outside of Travelers Rest. The Leroy Smith walking trail leads to a surprising clearing with picnic tables, a brick-and-mortal pavilion, a playground (swings and merry-go-round), a small lake with fenced pier, and a well-maintained lawn. The park also includes other hiking and biking trails and a campsite (not pictured)."
"Great park! Free admission. Parking in several locations. Beach and fishing pier on the lake. Multiple trails including a paved handicapped-accessible one. Has overnight cabins. Popular among hikers and mountain bikers. Trails go through the beautiful forest of pines and tulip poplars, climbing up to the ridge and winding down toward the creek – a very pleasant experience indeed!"
"This is a lovely, but aged park. Ideal for mountain biking and for young families with small children who need short trails for hiking. The best trail, of course is the memorial trail that has a beautiful waterfall just 400 meters from the parking lot."
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