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(Fort Mill)
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The town of Fort Mill is fortunate to have a 2300 acre greenway around the northern part of town. Donated by the Springs family, this scenic area has plenty of lakes, ponds, creeks, farmland, bridges and old buildings.
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(Lake Wylie)
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This popular landing is located in the middle of the town of Lake Wylie. Several stores, marinas, and restaurants are within walking distance. A paved bicycle path begins here, but it is not well maintained.
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The Catawba Cultural Preservation Project Center maintains a collection of historic American Indian displays and artifacts. The old reservation schoolhouse now houses numerous displays plus a craft store. A nature trail takes you down to an archaeological site, a Native American garden, and a reconstructed bark house. At the end of the trail you can get a magnificent view of the Catawba River.
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(Rock Hill)
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This attractive park is located in suburban Rock Hill, with easy access from I-77. Its main features are the sports and exercise facilities, including soccer and softball fields, plus walking, jogging, and bicycle trails.
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Also referred to as the Brattonsville Tract, this wildlife management area is managed specifically for small game, however good white-tailed deer and wild turkey populations are present. Altho managed for hunting, other forms of outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, and bird watching are very popular here because of its proximity to Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC.
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In the summer, this is a popular place for camping and for launching boats onto Lake Wylie. The picnic area provides a good view of the lake.
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(Rock Hill)
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This wooded park in a residential section of Rock Hill has a stage, picnic area, playground, community building, and a disc golf course.
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Tucked away in York County is this small access area which provides a spectacular view of the Wylie Dam.
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(Rock Hill)
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Located in a residential section of Rock Hill is a very attractive botanical garden with fountains, bridges, grassy areas, trees, flowers, and walking paths. Note: Most of this garden is currently closed for construction as it is being re-developed and expanded.
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(Fort Mill)
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Harris Street Park is a 10-acre park located in the Harris Street neighborhood between Jackson Street and Yorktowne Street. A paved bike trail runs from here to Walter Y. Elisha Park.
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This 775-acre site features over thirty colonial and antebellum structures, two house museums, a Revolutionary War battlefield site, hiking trails, and heritage breed farm animals. You can spend many hours wandering around here, experiencing southern rural life from the 1750s to the 1850s.
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A wide variety of activites are available in these two parks along the border between North and South Carolina. Numerous hiking trails will be found in the scenic hilly terrain. A “Living History Farm” contains a collection of old log and timber structures, most of which have been moved in from other parts of the foothills region. The military park has an excellent visitors' center with a paved history trail. The park's two ponds provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating.
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(Rock Hill)
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This soccer-oriented park will delight everyone from the avid fan to the walking enthusiast.
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The Museum of York County has exhibits, natural science, hands on projects, and other education programs. A picnic area and hiking trails are located behind the museum building.
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This boat ramp, owned by Duke Power Company, is located on Lake Wylie just north of the dam.
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(Rock Hill)
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The Rock Hill Blackjacks Heritage Preserve contains several hiking trails. Thirteen rare plant species are represented in this preserve.
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(Fort Mill)
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The Springfield Trail is a little over two miles long. It borders Sugar Creek on the eastern side of the Springfield development. A suspension bridge near the southern end provides a crossing over a large drain, and is built on grade to accommodate bikers as well as hikers. A variety of wildlife species can be seen along the trail.
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(Fort Mill)
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The site of an old textile mill now has a large grassy field with paved trails, a fitness course, and several statues. A paved bike trail runs from here to Harris Street Park.
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(Tega Cay)
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This small park in Tega Cay has a picnic area with some great views of Lake Wylie, plus a beach where you can swim.
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(Rock Hill)
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Located next to Winthrop University, this park has a variety of sports facilities.
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