Anne Springs Close Greenway (ASCG) is an outdoor lover's dream. Whether one enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, or just finding a spot to plop down and relax in the splendors of nature, you'll find it here.
ASCG is located within Fort Mill and has roots dating back to the Catawba Indians and the Civil War. There are historic buildings and native plants on the luscious land filled with forest, lakes, and rolling pastures. The grounds are 2,100 acres of pure outdoor bliss that serve as a barrier to the hustle and bustle of urban development. The land was donated for public use by the children of Anne Springs Close to honor her lifelong commitment to recreation and the environment.
Since it is run as a nonprofit, they rely solely on private funds through memberships, program fees, and private donations to support the annual operational costs. One of the specific ways they raise funds is through their Signature Events such as these –
Blue Star Blitz – Colonel's Club Boil & Brew - Earth Day Celebration - Greenway Speaker Series - Artisan Markets - Horse Shows - Springmaid Trail Race - Summer Concert Series - Taste of Fort Mill - The Great American Campout - The Green Gala – Treeshaker
There are also specific Fundraising Events such as these –
The Green Gala – Taste of Fort Mill – Colonel's Club Boil & Brew
If you are interested in specific activities held each month, then visit their Calendar Events, where you'll find options such as these –
Lunchtime Yoga – Sunset Yoga – Kids' Night Out on the Greenway – Intermediate Mountain Bike Clinic – Get to Know the Greenway – Guided Hikes
ASCG also offers learning opportunities about nature, history, and science to both individuals and groups through preschool programs, afterschool programs, an outdoor academy, scouting, and team building.
If you'd like to learn more about becoming a member of the ASCG, please visit their website – Membership Information. Supporting this park TWICE the size of Central Park ensures that it stays around for a long, long time.