SUMTER RECREATION

We have an active bowling community in Sumter with leagues at Gamecock Lanes & Shaw Lanes Bowling Center.

With over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails across Sumter County, there is a lot to explore!

Sumter is host to lots of sporting events:

• Dixie Youth Softball

• Kookaburra Challenge Cup

• SC Youth State Soccer Cup

• U.S. Senior Open Qualifier

• Swim for the Duck Invitational

• SC NASP® State Bullseye Tournament

• NASP®/IBO 3D Challenge

• PDGA Sumter Showdown

• IMCA Carolina Sprint Tour

• and more!

• Beech Creek Golf Club

(803) 499-4653

1800 Sam Gillespie Blvd.

• Carolina Lakes Golf Course (803) 895-1399

400 Stuart St.

• Crystal Lakes Golf Course

(803) 775-1902

1305 Clara Louise Kellogg Dr.

The Morris College Hornets and USC Sumter Fire Ants call Sumter home and have a full calendar of sports from soccer to basketball to softball.

Watch an MVP in the making with American Legion summer baseball or softball at Riley Park’s or Patriot Park’s top notch facilities.

Sumter has a very active car and bike culture that is on display at Sumter Speedway. Sumter also plays host to the Sumter National Enduro Races!

Master the art of golf, at one of five courses in Sumter: InsideScoop

• Links at Lakewood Golf Course (803) 481-5700

3600 Green View Pkwy.

• Quixote Club (members only) (803) 775-5541

875 Pinewood Rd.

Pro lessons and equipment sales are available at each location. Call to schedule your pro lessons today.

From the shores of Lake Marion, to the greens at Lakewood Links, to our many parks and trails, there is always something to do here. With more than 30 recreational and passive parks, there is a wide range of both outdoor and indoor activities for all ages. Here’s a taste of what’s available.

Play some tennis or pickleball at our world-renowned tennis center for FREE! Or watch some of the pros battle it out at the annual USTA Palmetto Pro Open.

One of the favorite weekend destinations is to go skating at one of the two local Roller Skating Rinks: Sk8terz and Skate Station of Sumter.

Make every lap count at our Aquatic Center or swim year round at one of the largest YMCAs in the state. If you have base access, Woodland pool also offers lap swims and free swims.

Sumter County Recreation and Parks offers youth sports year round. Sports include baseball, soccer, basketball, softball, football, and more. Call (803) 436-2248 to find out the upcoming registration schedule.

For those looking for state and regional competition, Sumter also has a variety of local AAU and club teams available. Sumter Soccer Club, Sumter Splash, Miss Libby’s Gymnastics, and Carolina Rattlers are just a few.

Sumter has five spray parks where you can find your inner child and run through any one FREE:

Birnie HOPE Park (210 S Purdy St.)

Crosswell Park (130 Yeadon St.)

North HOPE Park (904 N Main St.)

Palmetto Park (400 Theatre Dr.)

South Sumter Park (630 S Sumter St.)

Take a walk on the wild side and visit the local waters where some of the pros have honed their fishing skills such as Pack’s Landing on Lake Marion, Poinsett State Park, or Sparkleberry Swamp. From waterfowl to whitetails, there’s so much to offer. Don’t forget to check if guided excursions available!

Practice your aim for hunting season at the Rifle and Pistol Range in Manchester State Forest. Call (803) 494-4885 for details on permits.