Falls Park on the Reedy
Greenville, SC
A waterfall in the middle of downtown Greenville, crossed by the curved Liberty Bridge. Easy to combine with a walk along Main Street.
Falls Park on the Reedy is a 32-acre (13 hectare) city park in the historic West End of Greenville, South Carolina. Its centerpiece is a waterfall on the Reedy River right next to downtown. A grist mill stood here from 1776, which is why the spot is considered the birthplace of the city. In 1967 the Carolina Foothills Garden Club reclaimed about 26 acres (10 hectares) of former industrial land for the park, and from the late 1990s it was extensively redesigned.
The landmark is the Liberty Bridge, which opened in September 2004. The suspension bridge is about 345 feet (105 m) long and curves around the waterfall; its suspender cables run only on the side facing away from the falls, so the view of the water stays open. The park also has gardens, a wall of the 1776 mill and the 16-foot (5 m) bronze sculpture "Fall Lake Falls" by Bryan Hunt. The Upstate Shakespeare Festival takes place in the park in summer. The park is open year-round and combines well with a stroll along Main Street.
- Nearest town
- Greenville, SC
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.8446, -82.4015
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in South Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Falls Park on the Reedy?
Falls Park on the Reedy is in Greenville, SC, at GPS 34.8446, -82.4015. It is about 6 mi from Paris Mountain State Park.
Can you camp near Falls Park on the Reedy?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Welcome Creek Mobile Home, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Falls Park on the Reedy?
Falls Park on the Reedy is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upstate.
What is there to see near Falls Park on the Reedy?
Places worth a stop nearby: Table Rock State Park (21 mi), Caesars Head State Park (22 mi), Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park (32 mi) and Whitewater Falls (37 mi).
When is the best time to visit Falls Park on the Reedy?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)