Rentals & Event Planning
Whether you are planning a birthday party, sports tournament, corporate event, picnic, church social, or a 5K race, Greenville Rec can accommodate your needs.
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Minor & Major Events:
A minor event is any event between 75 and 250 people. A major event is any event over 250 people. If you are planning a minor or major event please fill out and submit the appropriate event application form to Joe Lanahan at:
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Greenville County Recreation District
4806 Old Spartanburg Road
Taylors, SC 29687
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You may also email the form to Joe Lanahan at joe@gcrd.org or fax it to 864-288-6499. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Joe Lanahan at 864-288-6470 ext. 142.
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Athletic Fields
Interested in renting one of our many athletic fields? The first step is to complete an Athletic Field Rental Request Form. We will follow up with you as quickly as possible regarding your request.
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Athletic Field Rental Request Form
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Birthday Parties
Throw the best birthday party in town at one of the waterparks, the Pavilion, Westside Aquatic Complex, or Riverbend Equestrian Park!
Click on one of the links below for more information…
Discovery Island Waterpark Birthday Parties
7th Inning Splash Birthday Parties
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Westside Aquatic Complex Birthday Parties
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Riverbend Equestrian Park Birthday Parties
Cabins
Pleasant Ridge Park offers cabin rentals. Click Here for more information.
Community Centers
Community Centers: Gyms, Activity Rooms, Shelters, & Meeting Rooms:
Mt. Pleasant, Sterling, Slater Hall, Brutontown, and Freetown offer gyms ideal for parties, receptions, athletic events and activity rooms for smaller gatherings like showers and birthdays. Mt. Pleasant’s facilities are suitable for groups of up to 150. The historic Sterling gym is a favorite among Sterling High School alumni for reunions. Piney Mountain and Woodfield offer activity rooms that can accommodate up to 50 people.
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Community Center Reservation Application
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All rentals require a three hour minimum.
Please call the location of your choice to make a reservation:
Brutontown Community Center:
(864) 233-4669
Freetown Community Center:
(864) 295-3567
Happy Hearts Community Center:
(864) 233-3075
Mt. Pleasant Community Center:
(864) 299-3220
Sterling Community Center:
(864) 234-4026
Slater Hall Community Center
(864) 288-6470
Woodfield Community Center:
(864) 299-3220
Shelters
Greenville Rec offers large and small shelter rentals at many of the parks in the District. Click on the park below that your are interested in to visit that park’s page. There you will find all of the shelter rental information you need, as well as, that park’s amenities and directions.
Please note that payment in full is due at the time of reservation and shelter rentals may not be made any earlier than January 1st for the given year. For example, if you would like to reserve a shelter for July 7, 2013, you must wait until January 1st, 2013 to make the reservation.
Parks With Shelters In Northern Greenville County
Lincoln Park
Northside Park
Northwest Park
Piney Mountain Park
Pleasant Ridge Park
Poinsett Park
Parks With Shelters In Central Greenville County
Butler Springs Park
East Riverside Park
Herdklotz Park
Pavilion Recreation Complex (Boundless Playground)
Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
Westside Park
Parks With Shelters In Southern Greenville County
Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center
The Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains conveniently located off of Highway 25 between Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC. Pleasant Ridge is an excellent location for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings, youth retreats, and other group outings.
Visit www.pleasantridgecampandretreatcenter.org for more information.
Running, Cycling, Walking Races & Events
Conestee Park
Organizations who would like to hold races as fundraisers may do so at the new Conestee Park and Lake Conestee Nature Park. To facilitate this, Greenville Rec created three courses including a 5K, 8K, and 10K.
For more information contact Joe Lanahan at 864-676-2180 ext. 142 or via email at joe@gcrd.org.
Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail
The Greenville Hospital System Swamp Rabbit Trail can be utilized for events; however, all events require prior approval and a permit. Please review the Event Guideline document at the top of the page and complete either the Major or Minor Event permit.
For more information please contact Joe Lanahan at 864-676-2180 ext. 142 or via email at joe@gcrd.org.
Sports Tournaments
Completed in 2012, Conestee Park is one of the premier baseball facilities in the southeast. Conveniently located off Interstate 85, it features three full size 60-90 diamonds, including an 8,000 seat stadium – the former home of the minor league Greenville Braves. There are also two immaculate youth diamonds on site, along with a two-story press building, parking for over 700 vehicles, and 6+ miles of natural trails within the park.
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Is soccer, lacrosse, or football more your speed? Our MESA Park features 16 multi-purpose, lighted, rectangular fields, and parking for 1,250 vehicles. If you are interested in bringing your sporting event to Conestee Park, MESA, or any one of our other parks in Greenville County, contact Sports Tourism Manager Jeff Poole for more information.
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Sports Tourism Home
2012 Baseball & Softball Tournament Rentals & Rates
Waterpark Exclusive Rentals
All three waterparks are available after hours for exclusive rentals.
Contact Jill at (864) 676-2180 ext. 161 or jillb@gcrd.org for more information.
Visit Rhino Concessions for catering options.
Discovery Island Waterpark Exclusive Rentals
Admission Includes up to 800 Guests, no outside food or drink allowed, 
concessions available upon request, ½ payment (nonrefundable) required to
hold date with balance due 14 days before scheduled party.
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- 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm, Monday – Thursday, $1,995
- 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, Friday – Sunday, $2,395
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Otter Creek Waterpark Exclusive Rentals
Admission Includes up to 800 Guests, no outside food or drink allowed,
concessions available upon request, ½ payment (nonrefundable) required to
hold date with balance due 14 days before scheduled party.
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- 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, Monday – Thursday, $1495
- 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, Friday – Sunday, $1695
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7th Inning Splash Exclusive Rentals
Admission Includes up to 600 Guests, no outside food or drink allowed, 
concessions available upon request, ½ payment (nonrefundable) required to
hold date with balance due 14 days before scheduled party.
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- 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM, Monday – Friday, $865
- 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, Monday – Thursday, $895
- 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm, Friday – Sunday, $995
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Weddings
Campbell’s Covered Bridge, Cedar Falls Park, and the Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center have become very popular wedding destinations. Contact Christina Rossi at 864-288-6470 ext. 112 or at crossi@gcrd.org to for more information.
Campbell’s Covered Bridge
Cedar Falls Park












