50+ Spartanburg County Parks Department

06/18/2026

FRESH AIR FRIDAYS UPDATE

Right now, the rain looks like it will be moving out of our area in time for our group walk on the Mary Black Rail Trail at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, June 19th).

Under normal circumstances, if it's raining at 10:00 a.m. we move inside to the track at the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center. However, the center is closed tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth, so that's not possible.

If it's raining at 10:00 tomorrow morning and we can't walk outside, we'll have to cancel the activity. We hope the weather cooperates and we can get some exercise together!

Questions? Please call or email Bates McKinney at [email protected] or 864-384-2215.

06/17/2026

People started lining up early this morning for the Farmers’ Market Voucher giveaway in Lyman!

We’ve already handed out 600 vouchers and there are 200 left to be given away at our last voucher event of the summer next week.

🗓️ Friday, June 26th
📍Cleveland Park Event Center Lower Level
⏰ 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

These $50 vouchers are handed out on a first come, first served basis in partnership with South Carolina Department of Social Services. They can be spent at participating farmers’ markets across the state.

To qualify, you must:
✅ Live in Spartanburg County
✅ Be at least 60 years old
✅ Meet income requirements based on a self-reported amount (You can’t make more than 185% of the federal poverty level per month, based on the number of people in your household)

Questions? We’re happy to help! You can reach out to Bates McKinney at [email protected] or 864-384-2215.

06/15/2026

Our next Fresh Air Fridays meetup is this Friday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m.!

We'll meet as a group and walk on an outdoor (paved) trail together! We'll walk on the Mary Black Rail Trail and meet behind the Spartanburg YMCA. You can walk at your own pace or stick with the group!

If it's raining at the time the walk is supposed to start, we'll move things inside to the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center indoor track.
Please let Bates McKinney know if you'll be coming by Thursday, June 18th. You can email her at [email protected]

Can't make the June meet-up? We'll do it again in July!

06/10/2026

⚠️ PHONE SERVICE DISTRUPTION ALERT ⚠️

Oh no! Our phone system is unfortunately down. We’re not able to answer the phone, but if you leave a voicemail, we will call you back. We are working on getting it fixed, but we’re not sure how long it’ll be out of commission. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Send a message to learn more

06/09/2026

Our next Fresh Air Fridays meetup is next Friday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m.!

We'll meet as a group and walk on an outdoor (paved) trail together! We'll walk on the Mary Black Rail Trail and meet behind the YMCA. You can walk at your own pace or stick with the group!

If it's raining at the time the walk is supposed to start, we'll move things inside to the Dr. TK Gregg Community Center indoor track.

Please let Bates McKinney know if you'll be coming by Thursday, June 18th. You can email her at [email protected]

Can't make the June meet-up? We'll do it again in July!

06/04/2026

At this month's FREE Seniors Take Charge meet-up, we're celebrating Juneteenth with a special guest appearance from local author and historian Dr. Brenda Lee Pryce.

This is happening on Wednesday, June 10th and we hope you can join us!

06/01/2026

50+ Daytrippers registration opens NEXT WEEK!

Registration will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8th. You can sign up online on spartanburgparks.org or in person at the Cleveland Park Event Center Lower Level between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Monday the 8th.

☕️Thursday, July 16th: Table Rock Tea Company
🍷 Sunday, July 26th: Wine Tasting at City Scape Winery
🏦 Wednesday, August 5th: South Carolina State Museum
🎰 Thursday, August 20th: Harrah's Cherokee Casino
🛒 Saturday, September 5th: Anderson Jockey Lot/Farmers Market
🛥️ Tuesday, September 15th: Lake Jocassee Boat Tour

For full trips details, including pricing and times, please click here: https://bit.ly/DaytrippersSummer2026

Questions? Please reach out to Bates McKinney at [email protected]

We hope you can join us on these fun outings!

05/30/2026

Our June Lunch Bunch get-together is Friday, June 5th.

We'll be going to Peach Blossom Diner (910 Hospitality Drive in Spartanburg) and we hope you can join us! We'll meet by the front door at 11 a.m. and then enjoy lunch as a group!

Please let Bates know you're coming by texting her at 864-384-2215 or emailing her at [email protected] by 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th.

05/29/2026

Our 2026 Senior Farmers' Market Voucher program kicks off on Monday!
We have 800 Farmers Market Vouchers to hand out again this year, in partnership with South Carolina Department of Social Services.

We've been getting a lot of questions about the program, so we put together this short video with all the highlights for you!

Click here for the voucher distribution location list: https://www.spartanburgparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/5150/Farmers-Market-Voucher-Program-2026

05/28/2026

Feeling lucky? Our 50+ Daytrippers group is going to Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC twice next month... and there are still a few spots available for both trips!

Tuesday, June 2nd: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 4th: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person, and that includes transportation to/from Cleveland Park. Lunch is not included in the price, but there are several places to eat at the casino. We'll also stop for a late lunch at The Clock of Gaffney on our way home.

REGISTER HERE: https://secure.rec1.com/SC/spartanburg-county-parks-dept/catalog/index/7baacd339f5ceb623f921bf5c51d745d?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNhc2lubw==

We hope you can join us!