The Preserve Parks are two parcels of conservation land in Greenville County open to the public for use and enjoyment with prior authorization.
Once you turn off of Hwy 123 you immediately feel as if you've left the city. Surrounded by streams and canopied trees, you can spend hours exploring the winding paths and myriad of birds, plants and flowers.
The Preserve at Lakewood offers dirt trails and paths made permanent by the hundreds of area students who run Cross Country events there. Drive past the gate to the Sustainability Education Center, peruse the walls full of information, and take a stroll around the "Spaghetti Loop".
For the safety of our guests, visits are by appointment only. To contact the Manager for access to either park, please use the Contact Us page or email us at Manager@ThePreserveParks.com.
There is no cost to enjoy the parks or plan an event on the property. However, visitors do need prior authorization and a liability waiver is required for all guests.
The last of 4 signature events this year was called The Longest Night Run on December 16th, where runners were challenged with timed loops in races ranging from a half marathon to a marathon to the full 50 miles (the all-night option). Also, 130 youth runners participated in a 3-mile race on September 21st organized by Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School.
Toughest Kids hosted 13 children and their families at The Preserve at Lakewood and the Sustainability Education Center on Nov. 18. They enjoyed BBQ and participated in nature crafts, archery, a hay ride, trail walk, and a Center tour.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office hosted four separate training events on one of the properties this year. These trainings consist of K-9 unit Search and Rescue and tactical training.
The Momentum and Tanglwood Bike Clubs, wrapping up their third year as regular users of the 1.5 mile paved loop at The Preserve at River West, have continued to be gracious partners and grateful stewards of our land.
We love our regular visitors, who come to learn more about conservation and see it in action! Please visit anytime.
