News Summary
Greenville, S.C. is planning to unveil a new wheelsports park on a 10-acre site near the Downtown Airport and Swamp Rabbit Trail. The park will feature a concrete skatepark, asphalt pump track, and bicycle playground, catering to all ages. Community input will shape the design, with significant funding already secured. Local businesses support the initiative, as it will provide a safe space for sports and promote active lifestyles in the region.
Greenville Plans New Multi-Million Dollar Wheelsports Park
Greenville, S.C. is set to unveil an exciting new wheelsports park, strategically located on a 10-acre site near the Greenville Downtown Airport and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The proposed facility, which has attracted significant attention, aims to offer a state-of-the-art space for skateboarding, BMX biking, scootering, and other wheeled sports.
Park Features and Amenities
The wheelsports park will feature a concrete skatepark, an asphalt pump track, and a paved bicycle playground, catering to enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Beyond the core elements of the park, additional amenities will enhance user experience and accessibility. These include:
- Restrooms
- Shaded seating areas
- Parking
- A direct connection to the Green Line of the Swamp Rabbit Trail
- Art installations and landscaping
- Stormwater improvements
Community Engagement and Input
City officials are placing a strong emphasis on community engagement in shaping the final design of the park. To facilitate this, the first public input meeting occurred on July 28, 2025, at the former Runway Cafe at the airport. Residents actively participated by using stickers to vote on the features they would like to see incorporated into the park’s design.
Feedback gathered from this meeting will inform the development of three distinct concept designs for the park, which will be presented at a second public meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Funding and Project Timeline
The wheelsports park project has been allocated $2.75 million in funding from the city budget over the past three fiscal years. City officials aim to complete the park prior to 2030, with construction estimated to begin as early as 2027.
Public and private donations will play a crucial role in financing the construction of the park. The project will be executed in four phases:
- Collect public input and ideas.
- Develop three design concepts based on community feedback.
- Create a final design to be presented to the public and city council.
- Develop engineering drawings for the approved design, followed by public bidding and construction.
Support from Local Businesses
Local business owners have expressed strong support for the park, highlighting the need for a dedicated space for wheeled sports in the area. They believe that the new facility will not only provide a safe environment for riders but also attract more regional skaters and cycling enthusiasts to Greenville.
The park’s design will prioritize inclusivity, ensuring that it creates an environment welcoming to all types of riders. Features will be carefully curated to benefit skaters, BMX riders, and scooter enthusiasts alike, fostering a diverse wheeled sports community.
Conclusion
The plans for the wheelsports park in Greenville represent an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing recreational opportunities within the city, promoting active lifestyles, and supporting local businesses. As the project moves forward, community involvement and feedback remain paramount in shaping a facility that meets the needs and desires of its future users.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Wheelsports Park Project Underway
- Wikipedia: Wheelsports
- WSPA: Greenville Considers Plans for New Wheel Sports Park
- Google Search: Greenville wheelsports park
- GSA Business: Greenville to Build Wheelsports Park Near Airport
- Google Scholar: Greenville wheelsports
- Greenville Journal: Greenville Wheelsports Park Plans Begin with July 28 Public Meeting
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Wheelsports
- Fox Carolina: Community Gives Input on Greenville’s New Skatepark Project
- Google News: Greenville wheelsports park
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