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Dolly Cooper Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 599 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenville, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dolly Cooper 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.
Riverside spot featuring walking trails and disc golf plus water access.
What runners say about Dolly Cooper Park
“Parking is easy, the park is well maintained, and the overall vibe is just calm and relaxing.”
“Up on the hill past the soccer pitch you'll find a great view.”
“Shaded picnic area, fenced in playground and soft floor instead of mulch so my 6 month old can enjoy rolling around and playing as well!”
“Parking is easy, the park is well maintained, and the overall vibe is just calm and relaxing.”
Tagged along while my sons played disc golf at this sweet park. The second 9 of disc golf was quite lovely, like a regular hiking trail. I really appreciated that the river offered handicap access, since that's something that different members of my family need to enjoy outings!
Walking around while my kid played sports…seems like if I had a kayak this would be a great place to get into the river! Now just gotta figure out where to paddle to!
Currently being renovated (Summer 2022), Dolly Cooper Park has much to offer. Key features include a soccer field, baseball diamond, disc golf course, and access point to the Saluda River. Up on the hill past the soccer pitch you'll find a great view.
One of my favorite playgrounds to bring my kids to ! Shaded picnic area, fenced in playground and soft floor instead of mulch so my 6 month old can enjoy rolling around and playing as well! No bathrooms, but there is a double sized porta potty. The Frisbee golf trails are fun to walk as well!
Trail conditions & character
“No bathrooms, but there is a double sized porta potty.”
“Up on the hill past the soccer pitch you'll find a great view.”
“Parking is easy, the park is well maintained, and the overall vibe is just calm and relaxing.”
“Shaded picnic area, fenced in playground and soft floor instead of mulch so my 6 month old can enjoy rolling around and playing as well!”
Plan your run at Dolly Cooper Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteandersoncountysc.org
- Phone(864) 231-7275
- 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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