Get Outside and Explore

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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 40 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.

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Featured Event

Greenway Speaker Series

The Anne Springs Close Greenway connects the community to nature through education, recreation and conservation. To further its mission, the Greenway will present speaker, Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International. Do not miss this uplifting, family-friendly event with Molly!

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Upcoming Events

Photo of woman paddleboarding on Lake Haigler at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

Kids’ Paddleboarding

September 22
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Gateway Lawn at Greenway Gateway

Live Music at the Gateway Canteen

September 22
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Photo of young girl riding a horse at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

Lead Line Rides

September 23

Boy Kayaking at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

Kayak Rentals

September 23

Photo of women doing yoga at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

Saturday Yoga

September 23
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Photo of fire burning at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

September Campout

September 23
2:00 pm - September 24
10:00 am

Gateway Lawn at Greenway Gateway

Live Music at the Gateway Canteen

September 23
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Boy Kayaking at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

Kayak Rentals

September 24

Photo of server posing next to food at the Gateway Canteen Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Gateway Canteen

September 24
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Charlotte Symphony at the Anne Springs Close Greenway

September 24
3:00 pm - 4:00 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

Sneak peek of the Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm opening this spring! 🦙🦃🐖🐄

Always pleased to start the week with a donation from our wonderful partner, @comporiuminc💛 This generous gift from their foundation makes it possible to connect more people to nature through Greenway facilities and programs. Thank you for your continued support!

📸L to R: Ell Close (Leroy Springs & Co. board chair), Kristina Burke (ASCG board chair), John Gordon (Leroy Springs & Co. CEO), David Barnes (Comporium/ASCG board member).

We cannot wait to welcome Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International, here at the Greenway on Sept. 9! Dont miss Mollys uplifting story.

Bring the whole family (and your chairs)! Food will be available for purchase from our @gatewaycanteen, and live music will follow the Greenway Speaker Series event. See you there!

#ascgreenway #trailrunning

Bring your friends, a date or both for archery, axe throwing, good food and beer. Whether you want to try something new or get competitive with your friends, this adults-only event is sure to hit the spot.

Dine at stations, each paired with a specific beer, will be prepared by the @gatewaycanteen. Register in advance on our website.

Ages: Ages 21 and up
Cost: $85 per person, 15% discount for members

Drop off the kids for a fun night out at the Greenway! Kids will have a blast making friends, playing games and enjoying campfire snacks.

Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade (must be at least 5 years old)
Register for monthly Kids Night Out programs on our website. The first one of the school year is THIS Friday!

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Its a BEEautiful weekend to get outside!

Visit for kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, alfresco dining, running or simply relaxing. We have your nature needs covered.

#ascgreenway #getyourselfieoutside

With archery, axe throwing, drinks and dinner, this adults-only event hits the spot.
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Register today on our website. Find link in our web calendar.

#ascgreenway #axethrowing

Course marking is underway for this weekend’s Treeshaker mountain bike race.
There’s still time to register for the 3-hour or 6-hour challenge! (Solo and duo options available; see website for full details)

#ascgreenway #mtb

We cannot wait to welcome Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International, here at the Greenway on Sept. 9! Dont miss Mollys uplifting story.

Bring the whole family and some chairs!
💚 When: Sept. 9 from 5-6pm
💚 Where: The Gateway Canteen’s Domtar Forest Porch
💚 Cost: $15 per person; members receive 20% discount
💚 Bonus: Live music will follow at the @gatewaycanteen

#ascgreenway

We cant wait for @steepcanyonrangers to grace our Comporium Amphitheater stage THIS Friday. The Anne Springs Close Greenway, SC Public Radio and @southcarolinaetv worked collaboratively to plan and host this spectacular event.

Pack a picnic! Gates will open at 4:30pm with the Briarhoppers taking the stage at 5:30pm. Steep Canyon Rangers will perform from 7-9pm. Purchase your tickets today on our site!

#bluegrass #livemusic #ascgreenway

Congratulations to Ardener Taylor on her promotion to Youth Programs Director. In early 2020, Ardener signed on as Afterschool on the Greenway (AOTG) Program Coordinator and earned more responsibilities while moving into managerial roles. In her new position, Ardener provides strategic oversight and staff supervision for Afterschool on the Greenway, Adventure Seekers Summer Camps and Preschool programs.

Treeshaker hits our mountain bike trails on Saturday, Sept. 2!

Pssst: Theres still time to register!
👉 ascgreenway.org/events/signature-events/treeshaker/

Grab your discs, and hit the course! We completed installation of our ✨new✨ youth disc golf course at the Adventure Road entrance. This youth course is perfect for beginners of all ages!
👉 ascgreenway.org/about/new-projects/

#ascgreenway #getyourselfieoutside

Paddle up an appetite at one of our two upcoming Paddle & Pasta nights!

Kayak on Lake Haigler before walking up to the Gateway Canteen for pasta dinner on Aug. 24 & 31. Reserve your kayak now when you register on our website.

#ascgreenway

Good luck and best wishes to all students taking brave and exciting steps onto school buses and into new classrooms!

The pictured students are from our Afterschool on the Greenway program, but our well wishes also extend to our nature-based preschoolers, field trip visitors, and all students taking big steps!

Today we extend our gratitude for Dennis and Patsy Bowman, longtime Greenway supporters, “Friends of the Greenway” and the first members of The Cardinal Society.

“We’re passionate about helping to bring this new giving program to life, as the Greenway and its mission are near to our hearts… While Fort Mill has changed dramatically in the years we’ve spent here, the Anne Springs Close Greenway remains an untouched natural resource, providing a backdrop for more than 300,000 people each year to ‘get close to nature,’ as Mrs. Close always intended.” – Dennis & Patsy Bowman

To join The Cardinal Society, secure your legacy to the lasting preservation efforts of the Greenway by including our organization in your estate planning. Learn more about The Cardinal Society of the Anne Springs close Greenway on our website. https://www.ascgreenway.org/support/ways-to-give/legacy-giving/

We cannot wait to welcome Molly Barker, Founder of Girls on the Run International, here at the Greenway on Sept. 9! Dont miss her uplifting story.

Swipe up on our story today for a link to the event, or find it in our web calendar at on the website.

#ascgreenway @girlsontheruninternational @girlsontheruntricountysc