Baker Maultsby (Spartanburg Herald Journal) - The recently unveiled Glendale Nature Park contains a unique piece of Spartanburg County history: the ruins of a swimming pool that served residents of the Glendale mill village.
Christian Boschult (The Post and Courier Spartanburg) - The largest tract of undeveloped land left near the city of Spartanburg could have been filled with a sea of houses. Instead, the Glendale Nature Park is Spartanburg County's newest and biggest greenspace. And it's finally open to the public.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – There’s a new place in Spartanburg County where residents can experience nature. The Glendale Nature Park is officially open at 618 Lewis Chapel Road.
Spartanburg Area Conservancy (SPACE) and Spartanburg County Parks Department, along with local officials, state agencies, community leaders, and nature enthusiasts, celebrate the grand opening of the Glendale Nature Park.
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A breath of new life. That’s what Spartanburg County leaders call a multi-million dollar plan to turn nearly 1,000 acres of undeveloped property near the Glendale Mill area into a new recreational hub.
The Spartanburg County Foundation chose five organizations this year to give $2,500 to based on their impact and what they do for the community. President and CEO of The Spartanburg County Foundation, Troy Hanna, said The Just Because Grant was created in 2014 to allow the Foundation's team to see how their work impacts the community and bring awareness to the nonprofits in the community. The grant recipients included The Spartanburg Area Conservancy, Carolina Miracle League Inc., LISC Upstate SC, The Upstate Family Resource Center, and The Temple Education Ministries H.O.P.E Soup Kitchen.
Our natural places and working lands are part of our character as a community. Through thoughtful conservation, we can keep Spartanburg wild while continuing to grow and thrive.