 It
doesn't matter whether you're a toddler or a senior
citizen - in Simpsonville you'll find plenty of opportunities
for fun and enrichment.
The city's recreational offerings include a packed
calendar of events and plenty of space for fun outdoors
at the city's six community parks and four mini parks.
The city also boasts the impressive Activity and Senior
Center as well as a community center suitable for functions
ranging from birthday parties to weddings.
Parks and Recreation Department Director Robbie Davis
says Simpsonville residents "do a lot of participating,"and
he and his staff aim to give them plenty of chances
to do just that.
The city's recreational opportunities have expanded
greatly since the opening of the Activity and Senior
Center in September 1998. The 35,000-square-foot building
sits on approximately 10 acres and houses the Parks
and Recreation Department's administrative offices,
a double gymnasium, a single gym, a senior citizens'
lounge, activity room, kitchen, concession area and
fitness equipment.
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The Recreation Department has recently renovated
the city's gymnasium which houses a Life Center
has a 15-acre central park and several smaller
parks headed by a full-time director. These parks
include playground equipment, basketball courts,
baseball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.
The Recreation Department and the YMCA host leagues
in adult softball, basketball and volleyball;
and youth soccer, baseball, basketball and football.
There are numerous lakes surrounding Simpsonville
for fishing and boating. Other nearby activities
include collegiate spectator sports, concerts,
theaters, and the Greenville Braves baseball games.
The director of the Recreation Department, located
at 310 W. Curtis St., is Robbie Davis. The phone
number is (864) 967-9533.
The department operates the Activity and Senior
Center as well as six community parks, four mini
parks and a community building suitable for parties
and receptions.
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Simpsonville offers a range of golf opportunities
as well as a dozen more within an easy drive:
Miniature Golf
Golden Park Recreation, 106 Balcome Blvd., Simpsonville
Private Clubs
Fox Run Country Club, 215 Club Drive, Simpsonville
Holly Tree Country Club, 500 Golf Club Dr., Simpsonville
Practice Ranges
Carolina Springs Golf Club, 1680 Scuffletown Rd.,
Fountain Inn
Golden Park Recreation, 106 Balcome Blvd., Simpsonville
Majestic Golf Range, 1016 W. Butler Rd., Mauldin
Woodruff Rd. Golf Range, 3149 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville
Public Courses
Carolina Springs Golf Club, 1680 Scuffletown Rd.,
Fountain Inn
Verdae Greens Golf Club, 650 Verdae Blvd., Greenville
Willow Creek Golf Course, 205 Sandy Run Dr., Greer
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Did You Know? |
Simpsonville is a youthful community.
61% of the population is under
the age of 35. |
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