August 17th 2022
Feedback is being sought on plans to revitalize Duncan Park.
PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well., the city of Spartanburg, a community-based steering committee and the National Park Service plan to improve and add amenities.
On Aug. 23, there will be a community input session at C.C. Woodson Community Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Stations will be set up to discuss short- and long-term goals, programming, activities and park design. (Published by Asia Rollins, Post & Courier)
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August 15th 2022
One of Spartanburg's largest parks might be getting some big upgrades. Duncan Park is tucked away on the other side of the Mary Black Rail Trail and surrounded by six different neighborhoods. It seems like it would be a popular place for outdoor lovers, but a local non-profit found that's not entirely the case, and now they're trying to bring it back to life. (Published by FOX Carolina)
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August 9th 2022
Existing as little more than a dream for the past 20 years, plans to convert the historic Saluda Grade rail line into a trail may be closer to reality than ever before.
Plans for a 31-mile trail along the steepest mainline rail route in the U.S. recently got a huge boost with a $5 million appropriation in South Carolina’s state budget and the formation of a partnership between three influential conservation organizations to spearhead the effort.
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August 1st 2022
There is a plan in the works for a 31-mile-long trail to connect South Carolina and North Carolina.
The Saluda Grade Railroad hasn’t been used since 2001. The plan is for the Saluda Grade Trail to extend from Inman, South Carolina to Zirconia, North Carolina.
Nearly 16 miles of the railroad is in South Carolina and 15 in North Carolina.
(Published by WSPA)
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July 20th 2022
A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the inactive Saluda Grade railroad corridor for a new approximately 31-mile rail trail. Similar to the popular Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail or Virginia Creeper Trail, this rail trail would spur economic growth while providing new opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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July 20th 2022
Nearly $10 million in earmarks from this year's $13.8 billion state budget are headed to Spartanburg for two long-term projects that are expected to boost economic growth and create recreational opportunities.
State Reps. Max Hyde of Spartanburg and Rita Allison of Lyman obtained $5 million for the 31-mile Saluda Grade Trail project, which will allow three nonprofits to purchase of the 16-mile South Carolina portion of the former Norfolk Southern rail line. The line will be converted to trails that will connect Inman, Campobello and Landrum northern Spartanburg County to the North Carolina towns of Saluda, Tryon and Zirconia in Henderson County. (Published by Spartanburg Herald Journal)
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April 28th 2022
Downtown Spartanburg has begun the construction of a $2 million pedestrian and bicycle trail extension that will take the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail to Barnet Park.
This 0.6-mile extension will start from the current Rail Trail terminus near the intersection of Union and E. Henry streets, stretch through Union and E. Kennedy streets, to S. Converse Street, and end at Barnet Park on E. St. John Street.
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April 22nd 2022
The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium bike races go through the heart of Spartanburg into a one of a kind block party. The Crit consists of 6 races, 4 amateur and 2 professional. This is the professional men's race the last race of the night.
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