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Duncan Park
Duncan Park is a 102-acre city owned property consisting of about 60 acres of wooded area, a 14-acre lake built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, an open field amphitheater with a small stage, two youth baseball fields, tennis courts and the historic Duncan Park Stadium. For the first time in decades, the lake is open for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing. Rent a kayak and paddle the lake, take a stroll on the newly opened trails, and enjoy this jewel of Spartanburg!
Park Features
Kayaks
# of kayaks are available to rent for use on the 14-acre-lake at Duncan Park. A self check-out system is in place and easy to use with your smart phone.
Duncan Park Lake
For the first time in decades, Duncan Park Lake is officially open for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing.
Accessible Dock
An ADA-compliant dock is available for launching kayaks into the lake.
Invasive Species Walk
As you walk around the trails at Duncan Park, read the educational signage along the trail to learn more about invasive species. Before you walk, watch our Invasive Species video series!
From Vision to Reality
Transforming Duncan Park for the Community
Duncan Park, a cherished green space in our community, is entering a new chapter of revitalization, bringing exciting opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Identified as a priority in the Duncan Park Revisioning Plan by a steering committee of local residents and stakeholders, the park is now seeing tangible results from these collective efforts. For the first time in decades, Duncan Park Lake is officially open for non-motorized boating and catch-and-release fishing!
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