Get Outside and Explore

Get Outside and Explore

Membership

Daily Admission

Trail Status

Nestled amid beautiful lakes and hardwood forests, the Anne Springs Close Greenway is a nature preserve more than twice the size of Central Park. Minutes south of Charlotte in Fort Mill, SC, its 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provides a wide-open space for countless activities.

Get Close to Nature

There are countless ways to enjoy nature at the Greenway! Hike, run or bike our 36 miles of trails. Kayak, paddle board or fish in one of our lakes and ponds. Ride a horse, or try some yoga with a goat.

Explore Things to Do

Featured Event

Winter Holiday Market

Come eat, shop and be merry at our Winter Holiday Market! Local artisans will have everything on your list, from teacher and hostess gifts to that special thing for that special someone. See you on Dec. 3!

Upcoming Events

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Lunchtime Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

November 29
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Sunset Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

November 29
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

winter holiday market

Winter Artisan Market

December 3
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp

Summer Camp Registration Opens

December 6
9:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Lunchtime Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

December 6
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Sunset Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

December 6
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Summer Camp

Kids’ Night Out on the Greenway

December 9
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Greenway Gateway

Get to Know the Greenway Van Tour

December 10
9:00 am - 10:15 am

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Lunchtime Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

December 13
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Wedding at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Sunset Yoga at the Founders Dairy Barn

December 13
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Acres of Nature Space Protected, Maintained and Restored

People participate in our activities, programs and events each year.

Families provided assistance this year through recreation and education scholarships

Help Keep the Greenway Beautiful and Accessible to All

We are a private, non-profit organization and rely on donations and volunteers to operate.

Become a Friend

Whether you pedal off the pumpkin, trek off the turkey or just want to blow off some steam with a breath of fresh air, come #OptOutside with us!

We are closed Thanksgiving Day but open the day before and day after Thanksgiving.

#ascgreenway #nature

Giving Tuesday is next week. As we enter the season of giving, we ask that you keep us in mind. Donations from individuals, families and corporate partners help keep our wildlife wild and spaces green.

#givingtuesdayclt #shareclt #sharecharlotte #ascgreenway #nature #conserve #givingtuesday

Settle this debate: hot cocoa or hot chocolate?
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Our pals at @gatewaycanteen brought back their delicious hot cocoa. Try some on your next visit or at our Winter Holiday Market on Dec. 3!

Call it what you want- we call it delicious!
#ascgreenway #getyourselfieoutside

Grow baby, grow!
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This year, a team of helpful volunteers and dedicated staff counted 350 Helianthus schweinitzii (Schweinitzs Sunflower) stems at the Greenway. The native wildflower is now considered endangered, so we make great efforts in providing a brighter future for the species.

#nature #ascgreenway #conserve

The early bird gets the worm, or in this case, a spot at our summer camp!
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Registration opens Dec. 6, but this years camp guide is available now on our website.
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ascgreenway.org/play/camps/
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❄️❄️❄️ Winter Trek Registration for THIS winter break is open for registration. Find more info on our site, and register now. ❄️❄️❄️

#ascgreenway

Take a hike!

No really! Today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay! You could use a breath of fresh air, so lace up your boots or sneakers to come get close to nature at Anne Springs Close Greenway.

Fancy gear, pack and accessories are not required. Just show your membership card or purchase daily admission online to come relax your mind while moving your body. Happy hiking!

#ascgreenway #takeahikeday #americanhiking
@fortmillnow @americanhiking

This past Thursday, our Litter Gitter volunteer team pulled three bags of refuse from our Litter Gitter in Steele Creek, which lies just downstream of our main swinging bridge. The team was able to recycle 4.8 pounds of the total 21.9 pounds collected.

Way to go team! We 💚 Greenway volunteers!

#volunteer #ascgreenway

Come eat, shop and be merry at our Winter Holiday Market!

Local artisans will have everything on your list, from teacher and hostess gifts to that special something for that special someone. See you on Dec. 3!

Find more information, like the 2022 Vendor List, on our website!

@carolinachocolatecompany @threadbearflair @kawaii.colors.shop @girlbage @k_msweettreats @scrapandstonellc

Happy Holidays & Happy Hiking!
Please note our holiday hours for 2022.

The Anne Springs Close Greenway will be closed For Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, but we welcome members and visitors on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Members - apply guest passes for visiting family and friends!
Visitors - save time by purchasing daily admission online. #linkinbio

#ascgreenway #hiking #happytrails #thingstodowithfamilyinclt #thanksgiving #holidays #holidayeventsforkids

The Fall Horse Show, scheduled for Saturday, November 12, has been canceled. We will reschedule this event for Saturday, December 17. All registrants have been emailed by our equestrian team.

Smile! Springmaid Trail Race photos are available.

If you enjoy your photo, please consider donating to Anne Springs Close Greenway to support our fun events and beautiful trails.

https://bit.ly/smtr22_photos

#ascgreenway #trailrunning #raceroster

Which would you choose, Order 1 or Order 2?

Some decisions are hard. Some decisions are easy, like whether or not to visit @gatewaycanteen to try their new menu items!

Pictured: Salmon Caesar Salad and Rib Sandwich

Come see for yourself.

#ascgreenway #nature #autumn
📸 Steve Bishop

Come watch our Fall Horse Show this Saturday. The fun starts at 9am, but spectators can drop in any time!

The event will run from 9am to 5pm, and no advanced registration is required. Parking will cost $5 per car, and Patty & The Dogs food truck will be on site.

#ascgreenway #getyourselfieoutside

Springmaid Trail Race is off to a great start! The trails are in great shape, and so are the runners. Good luck out there to all half marathon, 10k, and 5k & dog jog participants! 🐾 🐾 🐾
#ascgreenway #trailrunning #trailrace

Wow. Look at that!

We know spots for our nature-based preschool fill quickly, but we cant help showing off our amazing teachers and talking about our unique curriculum. Come check it out for yourself at one of our upcoming tours. ➡️ ascgreenway.org/learn/preschool/

Medal Reveal!
Fall leaves, shiny top-finisher medals, THIS Saturday.
ascgreenway.org/events/signature-events/springmaid-trail-race/

It’s me. Hi. 👋

Visit Anne Springs Close Greenway to say “hi” to the horses at the horse barn at Greenway Stables entrance or pasture at Dairy Barn entrance.

No feeding, just smiles and friendly greetings!
#ascgreenway #getyourselfieoutside