It's hot outside! And sometimes, all you want to do is stay inside in the air conditioning. But there are plenty of fun ways to take a break from the heat in York County, SC. Here are some of our favorites:
Visit a York County ice cream place in your area
Scoops Ice Cream – Clover - Come grab a little “Scoop “ of happiness in Clover! 40+favors, homemade waffle cones, delicious brownie sundaes, scrumptious different flavor cherries, frozen NY cheesecake.., these are just some of the goodies you can experience!
Location: 113 N. Main St., Clover, SC 29710
Whits Frozen Custard of Fort Mill – Whit’s makes their frozen custard fresh every day so you can enjoy the best experience that frozen custard has to offer. And because of the care they put into each batch of Whit’s frozen custard, you’ll understand why they only feature three flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate, and Whit’s Special Flavor Weekly flavor. Three flavors are all anyone needs to create an endless variety of flavor combinations when you consider all our fruit toppings, nuts, and candies that can be blended in to make our famous Whitser™. They also feature hand-dipped waffle cones, cakes, and other delicious treats.
Location: 1642 Highway 160 W, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Bagel Boat - While the Bagel Boat may offer the best coffee for 4 years and counting in Lake Wylie, they also make creamy soft serve ice cream with their secret mixture of heavy cream and milk. It serves so well over homemade pound cake, fresh strawberries, creamy Vanilla topped off with Ghirardelli Premium Chocolate. You'll for sure leave full and happy!
Location: 4090 Charlotte Hwy 49, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Two Scoops Creamery - Two Scoops Creamery offers over 32 homemade flavors year-round as well as seasonal specials. Their ice cream flavors are playful, fresh churned and there is no skimping on fillings. Their recipes are a family secret - made with love and amazing ingredients!
Location: Rock Hill, 161 W. Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29715
Springs Farm Cafe - Whether you're coming primarily to stock up on fruit and veggies or to have a playdate with friends, be sure to stop by our Farm Cafe. Here you will find lots of sweet treats including fresh donuts, ice cream, slushies, and blendies (an ice cream and slush combo). They also serve hotdogs if you'd like to have a fun picnic lunch.
Location: 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745
Don't let the summer heat stop you from having a good time. York County has some of the best public pools around!
Beach & Swim Center – You’ll find an 8 lane Junior Olympic size swimming pool, wading pool, shaded picnic area, view of Lake Wylie with access to walking trails.
Tega Cay Beach & Swim Center
4088 Beach Club Ln
Tega Cay, Sc 29708
Phone: 803-548-3787
Northside Recreation Center - The 5.5 acre Northside Recreation Center offers a playground, swimming pool, two picnic shelters, and an all-purpose field. Inside the recreation center, visitors will find a community room, game room, gym, craft room, meeting rooms, and a climbing wall.
Northside Recreation Center
900 Annafrel Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: 803-329-5633
Rock Hill Aquatic Center – The facility is amazing! With a 10 lane, 25 yard x 25 meter competition pool (cool water) and an 8 lane, 25 yard warm water pool with wheelchair access ramp, it's perfect for everyone. The 800 square foot special events/meeting room is also great for any occasion. Bleacher seating for 500 spectators makes it easy to watch any event. The best part is that the facility is open to the public! So come and enjoy.
Rock Hill Aquatic Center
325 Rawlinson Road
Rock Hill, Sc 29730
Phone: 803-817-7665
Gain a breath of fresh air at one of these York County parks
Ebenezer Park – A 26-acre park located north of Rock Hill on the shores of Lake Wylie’s 13,443 acre lake that borders both North and South Carolina.
Ebenezer Park offers a wide variety of day use recreational opportunities; as well as, overnight stays in one of our 67 campsites.
Location:
4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Nanny’s Mountain Historical Park -
York County's Nanny's Mountain is a historical park. Nanny's Mountain dates back to the American Revolutionary War. This is where South Carolina got the iron to manufacture its Revolutionary War weaponry. In fact, from the parking area on Liberty Hill Road West at SC 49, hikers will pass the mines in the first quarter-mile of the hike.
Nanny's Mountain Historical Park provides a 1.8 mile trail up to a small mountain formation that is known as a monadnock, a single rock outcropping surrounded by gently sloping or even flat land. This trail is good for all skill levels. The trail splits with one trail taking hikers to the education center at the top of Nanny's Mountain, and the other to a picnic area and scenic overlook displaying Lake Wylie, Kings Mountain, and Charlotte, NC.
Location:
1780 Nanny's Mountain Road, York, SC 29745
Field Day Park - Field Day Park at Lake Wylie is a 50-acre athletic complex located in the Paddlers Cove subdivision. The park’s amenities provide numerous opportunities for individuals and families, as well as team sports.
- Community Building
- Fenced Playground
- Baseball/Softball Fields (3)
- Multipurpose Turf Fields (3)
- Pickleball Courts (6)
- Pavilions (2)
- Scores Tower
- Walking trails
Location: 1101 Field Day Lane, Clover, SC 29710
York County Council made a tremendous investment in Dec. 2018, by purchasing a 1,900 acre parcel that borders the Catawba River for almost five miles. This land, first dubbed RiverBend Park, features primary forests, seasonal wetlands, ponds, enormous pines, and expansive meadows. It's now officially known as Catawba Bend Preserve. Currently, this park is not open to the public. We had to include this future opportunity!
If you're looking for a place to cool off in York County, South Carolina, The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice has the scoop on the best ice cream spots, parks, and pools. And if you're interested in calling York County home, we can help with that too! Give us a call today and let us show you around some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in this charming corner of the Palmetto State.