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Butler Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 649 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenville, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Butler Springs Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tennis courts, a playground & back-to-back baseball fields highlight this landscaped 10-acre park.
What runners say about Butler Springs Park
“Butler Springs Park is a lovely and well-maintained community park with something for everyone.”
“The shaded picnic areas, pavilion, and benches make it an ideal spot to relax, have a picnic, or spend quality time outdoors.”
“It has a nice walking trail that’s perfect for a peaceful stroll or quick jog, as well as well-kept tennis courts and athletic fields.”
This is now one of our favorite parks to do too! It has a peaceful walking trail that is .6 miles. They have what looks to be maintained tennis courts. Baseball fields. 2 playgrounds. One playground geared toward the younger kids and one playground geared towards the older kids.
We have been going to Butler Springs since we moved to the area in 2018. We absolutely love this park and the playground equipment. There is a larger one for bigger kids and a smaller one for younger children. Both have swing sets and slides.
Nice 0.6 mile walking path and two playgrounds - one for smaller children that is fully fenced in and one for bigger kids that isn't fenced in. Our toddlers enjoy both! Well-maintained tennis courts too!
Beautiful park, well maintained and clean restrooms. Had tennis courts, a playground for small kids, one for bigger kids and a covered area you could rent. Had a walking path to follow as well.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a restroom open year round, tennis courts, a walk/run/bike sidewalk that does a .”
“Park Dog- one day a lady near the park adopted park dog.”
“The shaded picnic areas, pavilion, and benches make it an ideal spot to relax, have a picnic, or spend quality time outdoors.”
“It has a nice walking trail that’s perfect for a peaceful stroll or quick jog, as well as well-kept tennis courts and athletic fields.”
“6 mile walking path and two playgrounds - one for smaller children that is fully fenced in and one for bigger kids that isn't fenced in.”
“6 mile loop, and two fields for playing various sports like soccer, baseball, and kickball.”
“The water fountains worked before COVID, but last time we visited a week ago they weren’t turned on yet.”
“Perfect for families with kids, stroller walks, or simply enjoying some fresh air away from the city.”
Plan your run at Butler Springs Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegreenvillerec.com
- Phone(864) 288-6470
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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