Parks, Trails and Green Space

Trails

Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve Miles of walking trails in the peaceful forest that was the location of the bloody Battle of Camden in 1780. Free and open to the public during daylight hours.

Conifer Acres -- Ridgeway Road, Lugoff. Unlighted ball field and tot lot. Copeland Park -- Brown Street, Bethune. Lighted and unlighted ball fields.

Elgin Community Park -- This new park features a 2,535 ft. walking trail, fishing pier, spillway boardwalk and a picnic pavilion. It is located within the Wateree Executive Park off I-20 exit 87 and Whiting Way.

Kershaw County West-Complex -- 519 Whitehead Road, off U.S.

1 between Lugoff and Elgin. ADA compliant and handicappedaccessible playground, tennis courts, lighted soccer fields, lighted baseball fields, walking track, shelters, restrooms, and benches.

Knights Hill Park -- 521 Knights Hill Road, Camden. Unlighted ball park, shelter, and playground.

Larry Doby Complex -- Competition Drive, Camden. Lighted softball fields, soccer fields, T-league fields, concessions, and restrooms.

Mt. Pisgah Park -- Mount Pisgah Road, Kershaw. Lighted ball field, football/soccer field, walking trail, and concession stand.

Science Park -- Park Road, Camden. Model airplane landing strip, and restroom.

Scott Park -- Battleship Road. Walking/jogging track, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, playground equipment, restrooms, and running track. Covered picnic area.

Seaboard Park -- Laurens Street Extension, Camden. Softball field, playground, recreation center, and restrooms.

West Wateree Park -- Smith Road, Lugoff. Lighted ball fields, concession stand, and restrooms. Woodward Park & Sweet Gum Trail -- Ballpark Road, Camden. Lighted soccer field, baseball/ softball fields, restrooms, and picnic shelter. Trail head for the 2/3 mile Sweet Gum Trail is located here.

South Carolina Parks

N.R. Goodale State Park -- Lined with cypress trees, the park’s springfed lake offers boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Bring your canoe, and paddle through the natural habitat of aquatic birds, wildlife, and plants. Picnic shelters, tables, playground equipment, and meeting facilities provide the perfect setting for family, school, and other group gatherings. Goodale is located at 350 Park Road in Camden. www.southcarolinaparks.com

Historic Camden Nature Trail -- Walk by 18th century powder magazine and earthwork remains on this half-mile loop trail, complete with a fishing pond and views of Big Pine Tree Creek. 222 Broad St.

The Palmetto Trail Connector -- The Chotty Trail is a 3.5 “urban” link to the SC Palmetto Trail. This connector begining at Camden Riverfront Environmental Park (175 Bramblewood Plantation Road) and extends to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center at 212 Broad Street.