Falls Park on the Reedy
601 S Main St., Greenville, South Carolina
Few cities can claim to have a natural wonder cascading through their downtown, but Greenville, South Carolina, certainly can. Falls Park on the Reedy showcases the exquisite Reedy River Falls and visitors come here to bike, stroll, and picnic.
Today, Falls Park on the Reedy is a city hangout space, which makes sense—it’s a fabulous waterfall just steps from downtown. There are numerous trails, gardens, fishing spots, art sculptures, restrooms, and terraces, plus nearby pubs, coffee shops, and ice-cream joints. Because it’s such a centerpiece attraction, tours of all types bring you to Falls Park—from segway tours and scavenger hunts to craft cocktail tours.
Events happen at Falls Park regularly, including the Upstate Shakespeare Festival and the Reedy River Duck Derby.
Bring your bike—the park connects to a long network of bike trails.
Wheelchair-accessible paths and ramps line the park.
Due to health concerns, swimming and wading in the Reedy River are prohibited.
If you’re trying to offload your car, there’s free 2-hour street parking on nearby side streets. Or, simply pop into one of the paid parking garages within walking distance. If you don’t have your own wheels, it’s easy to walk here from downtown or ride the free downtown trolley, which runs Thursday through Sunday year-round.
There is no bad time to explore Falls Park on the Reedy—thanks to Greenville’s temperate climate, this is a year-round spot. The simple answer is to get here whenever you’re exploring downtown Greenville, as Falls Park is just steps away. That said, you could pair your visit with a downtown event, like Main Street Fridays, and catch the live music and people-watching.
Falls Park on the Reedy connects to the awkwardly named Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 28-mile (45-kilometer) trail network that’s easier to pedal than to pronounce. Rent a bike (or bring your own), and you’re in for an easy-breezy pedal to Travelers Rest, a cute village with shops, restaurants, and a burgeoning Main Street.
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