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Parks August 17th 2022

Revitalization plan for 100-acre Spartanburg park moving forward

Feedback is being sought on plans to revitalize Duncan Park. PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well., the...

Parks August 15th 2022

Spartanburg non-profit aims to revitalize Duncan Park

One of Spartanburg's largest parks might be getting some big upgrades. Duncan Park is tucked away on...

Trails August 9th 2022

Saluda Grade rail trail may be closer than ever to reality

Existing as little more than a dream for the past 20 years, plans to convert the historic Saluda...

Trails August 1st 2022

31-mile trail planned for inactive railroad connecting North and South Carolina

There is a plan in the works for a 31-mile-long trail to connect South Carolina and North Carolina. ...

Trails July 20th 2022

Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail

A coalition of nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina are working together to purchase the...

Trails July 20th 2022

$9.5M in Spartanburg earmarks target West Main Street corridor, Saluda Grade Trail project

Nearly $10 million in earmarks from this year's $13.8 billion state budget are headed to Spartanburg...

Trails April 28th 2022

How the $2 million Mary Black Rail Trail expansion will transform downtown Spartanburg

Downtown Spartanburg has begun the construction of a $2 million pedestrian and bicycle trail...

Criterium April 22nd 2022

PHOTOS: 'Fastest Night in Spartanburg:' Spartanburg Criterium returns to kick-off Spring Fling

The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium bike races go through the heart of Spartanburg...

Trails April 11th 2022

Mary Black Rail Trail Extension

It's already the most popular walking and cycling trail in Spartanburg County, and soon, thanks to...

Trails April 4th 2022

From complete trail system to better gateways, what Spartanburg could look like in 2027

Imagine five years from now riding public transit into Spartanburg along the recently landscaped...

Advocacy March 22nd 2022

Mary Black Foundation: Advancing Health Equity in Spartanburg

Since the beginning, Mary Black Foundation has supported PAL and worked alongside us to build a...

Parks February 28th 2022

Spartanburg will match NPS grant for Duncan Park improvements, if awarded

Efforts continue to improve Duncan Park by connecting its trails with other trail systems in the...