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A Word from the Director
It's mid-February, and here in the deep south we are beginning to enjoy some very nice days. Why not take advantage of the beautiful weather and visit one of our many parks? You could take your children to Herdklotz Park and enjoy the great playground and take a walk on the trails while enjoying beautiful views of downtown Greenville and Paris Mountain; check out the construction under way at Mesa Soccer Complex; or enjoy a game of tennis on the recently renovated courts at our very first park, Butler Springs. The possibilities are endless and they are all a part of your Greenville County Recreation District park system.
Executive Director
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| Sterling Becomes A Historical Site! |
 Over 300 Sterling alumni, friends and youth packed into the Sterling Community Center on MLK Day to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the community's heritage. The highlight of the day came when the Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a sign, which will be placed on Calhoun Street, identifying Sterling as a historical site in South Carolina. |
| Summer Day Camps |
If you're looking for quality summer activities for your children look no further. The Recreation District offers summer day camp for youth ages 6-14 at sixteen different locations throughout GreenvilleCounty. Visit our website for more details.
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| Upcoming Events in March |
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Bring your flashlight and join us for our Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt on  March 14 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at GatewayPark in Travelers Rest. The event is for youth ages 5-11. There will be eggs will be filled with surprises and treats, coupons, candy, Papa John's pizza, basketball, volleyball, and an Amazon Extreme Obstacle Course. The cost is $5.00.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza is March 15 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at SouthsidePark in Simpsonville. Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled day. Don't forget your Easter basket-you will need it when you enter Easterland an enchanting area for the best Easter egg hunting. Activities include everything from an Easter egg hunt to face painting, clown bounces, games, and of course, the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5.00 per person, ages 2-10 and includes all activities. Concessions will be available.
Leprechaun O'Gala
 Leprechaun O'Gala for wee folks ages 2-6 is being held on March 17 at the Pavilion Recreation Complex. Come have lunch with the Leprechauns, ride George the Train, and enjoy other games and prizes. Pre-registration is required and you can do so by calling 864- |
| Speaking of Green |
Our agency is thinking green these days and not just about the color of our parks. We're recycling everything we can at our administrative office and facilities. As stewards of your parks we believe that being green is the way to go. We hope that you will join us at home by taking a little extra effort to separate your trash and become more mindful of our environment. Visit Greenville County's Solid Waste Division for a list of recycling drop off locations.
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| Did You Know.... |
 That the Recreation District has partnered with Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority to build parks? Visit our website to learn more about the ways we are partnering together to make GreenvilleCounty a better place to work and live.
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Winter Scene |
A dusting of snow last month turned historic Slater Hall into a beautiful winter scene. If you are unfamiliar with Slater plan on dropping in on the annual Strawberry Festival held at the park on April 17. The event is sponsored by Slater Health and Human Services and raises funds to assist this agency with its work.
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| Spirit Week Success |
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Cheers go out to Hillcrest High School students, family, and friends who worked together and raised $113,175 towards Camp Spearhead's Capital Campaign. It is humbling for us to see how many individuals out there recognize the value of this program. The Spearhead family thanks all of you who are helping to build a new camp and make our dream become a reality.
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