Jaycee Park in Pickens

About a month ago, I was working on a Park Guide for Kidding Around Greenville and stumbled upon Jaycee Park in Pickens, SC. I was by myself the morning I found it. After taking the photos, I hopped in my car, grabbed the boys from school and drove all the way back to let them play. If that’s not a review in and of itself, I don’t know what is.

So much of the play structures are built out of tires – the most unique part.

I mean, when was the last time you climbed in a tire swing?! We thought that was worth the thirty minute drive from Greenville.

This is a climbing wall, by the way. Ocean creatures – it’s like they knew we were coming!

My only regret is not spending more time in this “adult” swing.

If (or should I say when) you step outside the gate, you’ll find a paved walking trail.

You can’t tell from this picture, but just behind this bench is a creek. There’s a sandbar and the water is clear. You know what that means…

You guessed it! I probably don’t have to tell you that we had to DRAG the kids away from this spot. You might wanna keep it a secret until you’re done with the playground facilities. It’s also a good idea to carry extra clothes, towels and water shoes in the car. Believe me, you’ll need them.

If you’re not a fan of wet and dirty or you visit on a day when there’s just not time, your kids do not have to know the creek is there. It’s not visible from the playground or parking lot.