Outdoor living is prime here on the Grand Strand, and we also do not lacking beautiful outdoor parks and green spaces in the area for the family to play the day away right outside their backyards.
Here are my top 5 faves (not necessarily in any certain order) for you to discover and fall in love with in the Myrtle Beach area:
Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet
Directions: 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet
Brookgreen Gardens is a magical, historic site that blends beautiful botanical gardens with an internationally renowned outdoor sculpture garden for a one-of-a-kind experience. Brookgreen first opened its gates in the Lowcountry in 1931, and since then has expanded to feature the Lowcountry Zoo; tours, programs, special events, and Creek Excursions; and the renowned Nights of a Thousand Candles event over the holidays. View Home Available Near Brookgreen Gardens
The Hulk Horry County Bike & Run Park, 150 Frontage Road, Myrtle Beach
Directions: 150 Frontage Road, Carolina Forest
Load up the bikes and head to The Hulk, a seven-mile single-track bike trail through the trees of Carolina Forest that is maintained by the Myrtle Beach Area Mountain Biking Association. A newer update to The Hulk in summer 2023 is the Lil’ Hulk Skills Park in the north field for younger riders. The park features a wooden structure that winds around low rocks and flowing features. And for the more advanced rider, there are three thin wooden structures to practice their skills. View Home Available Near The Hulk Bike & Run Park
Grand Park Athletic Complex, 1011 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach
Directions: 1011 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach
Located adjacent to The Market Common, the multipurpose Grand Park Athletic Complex offers an abundance of outdoor amenities for all ages. There are seven fields and two youth fields with synthetic grass and equipped with lights to accommodate baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, or football. Plus, the complex has a six-tunnel batting café, three towers that house restrooms and concessions, and a roller hockey rink. Nearby, there is also the Crabtree Memorial Gym, a three-mile paved trail system with exercise stations that wraps around ponds, picnic pavilions, and Savannah’s Playground, an ADA-approved enabling playground. View Homes Available Near Grand Park Athletic Complex
Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park, 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach and 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet
Directions: Huntington Beach State Park 16148 Ocean Highway, Murrells Inlet
Directions: Myrtle Beach State Park 4401 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach
The two state parks sprawling along the coastline in the Myrtle Beach area are both a must-see in the great outdoors. Myrtle Beach State Park, the oldest state park in South Carolina, and its 300-plus acres is laid out with several hiking trails, paved roadways for biking, picnic pavilions, a nature center, playgrounds, a beachfront for swimming and sunbathing, and a fishing pier that extends out to the ocean behind a souvenir and ice cream shop. Huntington Beach State Park is a haven for birdwatchers armed with high-powered cameras who line up along the causeway to catch a pic of any rare water bird species, turtles, or an occasional alligator that surfaces. Huntington also boasts hiking trails, the paved Waccamaw Neck Bikeway, a nature center, a beachfront for swimming and sunbathing, a playground, picnic pavilions, and Atalaya, the Moorish-style castle that dates back to the 1930s, when it served as home of the Huntingtons, who once owned the land. View Homes Available Near Huntington Beach State Park | View Homes Available Near Myrtle Beach State Park
North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River
Directions: 150 Citizens Circle, Little River
This massive outdoor park in North Myrtle Beach offers oodles of way to play, such as six regulation fields for baseball or softball at youth, high school, or collegiate levels; eight regulation soccer/lacrosse fields; and eight batting tunnels. More park amenities include a 25-acre lake for water-related fun, three-acre dog park, three playgrounds, seven picnic shelters, an amphitheatre, concession stands, walking and biking trails, and more. On top of that, the complex also hosts festivals and concerts year-round. View Homes Available Near North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex
Exploring the top outdoor spaces of the Grand Strand can greatly enhance your lifestyle by providing endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Paige Bird believes that well-informed clients make the best decisions. Paige’s PRIME CARE commitment goes beyond exceptional service—it’s about providing valuable knowledge and information to ensure a seamless real estate experience. Just as you can rely on these top outdoor spaces and parks for the best in recreation, you can count on Paige Bird to offer comprehensive insights and guidance in your home-buying journey. Trust Paige Bird to make your real estate experience as enriching and fulfilling as the best that the Grand Strand has to offer.
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