Paris Mountain State Park 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609, Highway 253, Nine Miles North of Greenville, 864-244-5565, One of South Carolina's oldest protected areas, this beautiful 1,275 acre park offers numerous hiking and biking trails plus features picnic areas, a family campground, and a group camp complex. more... 

Pavilion Recreation Complex 400 Scottswood Road, Greenville, SC 29687, Located in Taylors, 864-322-PLAY, Multi-purpose recreational complex that includes a year-round full sized ice rink and competition size Inline skating rink. There is a game room & conference facility, soccer fields, playground, and tennis courts. The Pavilion is also home to the Brushy Creek & Southern Railroad, a historic miniature children passenger train that takes visitors on a one mile ride around the Pavilion parksite.  

Riverbend Equestrian Center 175 Riverbend Road, Greenville, SC 29611, 864-246-6466, The only municipally owned equestrian facility, this center is situated on 66 beautiful country acres and plays hosts to numerous rodeos, draft horse events, dog shows, and other special events throughout the year. A petting zoo complete with barnyard animals and a picnic area are also on site. more... 

Bonnie Brae Golf Club 1116 Ashmore Bridge Road, Greenville, SC 29065, 864-277-9838, One of the best manicured and scenic golf courses in the area, this beautiful 18 hole golf course includes a driving range, snack bar, and a fully stocked pro shop. Lessons by a PGA professional are available. more... 

Furman University Golf Club 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, Furman University Campus, 864-294-9090, This 6,800 yard 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course is set in the Blue Ridge foothills and features Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens. A driving range, putting and chipping greens, and a fully stocked pro shop are also on site. The course is open Tuesday through Sunday. more... 

Verdae Green Golf Course 650 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607, 864-676-1500, Host to the Nike Upstate Classic PGA Tour, this 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course is nestled at foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by Lake Hartwell. The course features Pencross bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways and includes a driving range and practice green. 

Foothills Trails 864-467-9537, This nearly 100 mile hiking trail extends from Table Rock State Park in Pickens County to Oconee State Park in Oconee County and crosses some of the most beautiful and rugged terrain in South Carolina. The trail also provides access to Sassafras Mountain, the highest peak in South Carolina.

Foothills Fencing Academy 1004 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC, 864-593-3684, Located four miles past Greenville Memorial Hospital toward Piedmont, Foothills Fencing Academy is dedicated to teaching the art of swordfighting for fun, fitness and competition. more...