The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. We know that, now more than ever, outdoor spaces are critical to both the mental and physical health of our community so this week we want to tell you about some of our park properties! 

  

Appletree Square is a 2 acre park located on Appletree Court next to HWY 15. Most don’t even realize that they are visiting one of our park properties while walking though the Crabapple Arboretum at Appletree Square. The park is open year round but is at its prettiest in the spring time. Park amenities include a park bench, informational sign, recreational trail and a Little Free Library. The recreational trail runs through the park and into a tunnel that goes under the highway to Jennerjohn Park.

Located at N1089 Municipal Drive, Lions Park is a 57 acre park on the southern edge of the developed portion of town. It is a mostly developed community sized park that is occasionally used for large events and community gatherings. The Greenville Lions Club started the development of the final portion of Lions Park in the beginning of 2018. Existing facilities include a large indoor barn pavilion, one open shelter, two outdoor pavilions with attached kitchens, playground, open play areas, nature/walking trails, amphitheater, off street parking, and recreational trail system access.

 

Glen Valley Park, formally known as Glen Valley West, is a neighborhood park located on the far west end of the Glen Valley subdivision. This is the Town of Greenville’s newest park property and playground. It is approximately 2.5 acres and can be accessed from the west end of Englewood Drive. Existing facilities include a playground, open play space and on street parking.


Remember that while at the park, it is important to follow all CDC guidelines for personal hygiene, recommended social distancing of 6 feet from other individuals at all times, and the recommended size of no more than 10 for social gatherings including outdoor picnicking, pick-up sports and other group hangouts. Additionally, if you do not feel well, or someone in your house is sick, please stay home. Older adults, pregnant individuals, and people with underlying health conditions/weaken immune systems are at an increased risk of COVID-19 and are encouraged to take extra precautions or stay home. We are doing our best to maintain current levels of service but please note that equipment and other surfaces at the parks/playgrounds will not be wiped down. Visitors are encouraged to bring hand sanitizer with them.

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