Campbell’s Covered Bridge

Located in northern Greenville County’s Dark Corner, the bridge, built in 1909, is the only remaining covered bridge in SC. Plans call for a passive park at this site with historic signage, picnic grove, and woodland loop trail.

Pelham Mill

This 1820s site of the first textile mill in Greenville County is located on Greenville’s Eastside. Visitors to the property overlook the Enoree River from a massive stone dam. The property will be developed as a passive park in cooperation with long time Recreation District partner, the Western Carolina Sewer Authority.

Poinsett Bridge

Located in the northern part of the county this bridge, designed by noted South Carolinian Joel Poinsett, was part of the first mountains to the sea road system. The structure, with its classic gothic arch, is a favorite photo opportunity for history buffs. The Recreation District manages the site and surrounding acreage as part of the State of South Carolina’s Heritage Trust Program.

Cedar Falls

At this site in southern Greenville County the Reedy River widens to over 200 feet cascading over rocks and boulders to create one of the most geologically significant vistas on the river. The site dates back to the early 1800’s when it housed an industry and an electric generating plant. The site will be developed into a passive park with trails, picnic groves, historic interpretative signs and a playground.

Slater Hall

Located in the twin communities of Slater and Marietta Slater Hall, built in the 1920’s, was the community building for employees of JP Stevens Mill. For over 40 years the Hall was the social-hub of the community and home to social events, high school proms, musical recitals, and plays. It was the place on Christmas morning where mill families would congregate to collect baskets filled with seasonal fruits and cakes. Today, the Slater Hall’s gym is open and ready for events and rentals.

Herdklotz Park

One of the newer centrally located mega parks in the Recreation District system is Herdklotz Park. The park sits on the site of a nationally recognized TB hospital that operated during the mid 1900’s. Today, the door and stone facade to the hospital’s root cellar have been preserved. Visitors may learn about the sight through historical signage while they enjoy the park’s many amenities.

Sterling

Sterling High School was SC’s first black high school and produced a long list of highly regarded community leaders. The school burned down in 1967 leaving only the gym and music building unscathed. The Recreation District uses both of these structures today as a community center. The Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission recognizes the Sterling campus as a place of designated historic significance.