Parks & Recreation
Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs

Brown Simpson, Jr.               
Director
803-547-2273 phone
bsimpson@fortmillsc.gov

 

Brown Simpson, Jr – Parks & Recreation Director bsimpson@fortmillsc.gov
Andy Stahr – Athletic Director astahr@fortmillsc.gov
Jason Ratterree – Athletic Coordinator jratterree@fortmillsc.gov

Robert Frady, Jr - Parks & Recreation Maintenance

The Fort Mill Parks & Recreation Department would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring  2011 - 12 basketball teams during our winter sports season.

  • Brian Horine State Farm Insurance
  • Southlake Family Dentistry       
  •  Raye Felder Allstate Insurance
  • Michael Riordan Orthodontics
  • Dr. Michelle Boyne Pediatric Dentistry
  • CMC Pineville
  • Presbyterian Hospital
  • Dr. Jackson Orthodontics
  • Steele Creek Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Air Heating & Cooling Inc.
  • Harris Teeter
  • S & K Contractors Inc
  • Piedmont Medical Center
  • Discoveries Soccer Club
  • Family Trust Federal Credit Union
  • The Dodd Studio
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Dicks Sporting Goods
  • TSS Photography
  • Anne Springs Close Greenway
  • Thomas Epps Orthodontics

 

Facilities Note: Bathrooms have been winterized and are now closed until March 2, 2012 at Harris and Steele Street Parks. This is a normal procedure we do during the winter months at both facilities. 

Thanks,

Parks & Recreation Department Maintenance Staff

Spring Sports Registrations for Little League Baseball, Coaches Pitch Baseball, T - Ball, Girls Fastpitch Softball, Soccer,Volleyball, and Tennis will begin on Saturday January 7, 2012 until Wednesday February 15, 2012. For questions about youth sports, please contact our Athletic Division Staff Andy Stahr astahr@fortmillsc.gov or Jason Ratterree jratterree@fortmillsc.gov or call 803-547-2273.

The Town of Fort Mill Parks & Recreation Department will offer the following Spring Sports 2012. Listed below is the sport, age cut - off date, and registration fee.

Flag Football                Sept 1, 2011                  $75

Small Fry (ages 8 - 10)   & Mite (age 11 - 13)

Soccer                        Aug 1, 2011                     $55

Instructional (ages 4 & 5)

U 8 Coed   (ages 6 & 7)                                       $95

U 10 Boys  (ages 8 & 9)

U 10 Girls (ages 8 & 9)

U 12 Boys (ages 10 & 11)

U 12 Girls (ages 10 & 11)

T - Ball                     April 30, 2012                  $55

ages 5 & 6

Little League Baseball   April 30, 2012            $95

Coaches Pitch (ages 7 & 8)

Minors Division (ages 9 & 10)

Majors Division (ages 11 & 12)

Girls Fastpitch Softball      Dec 31, 2011            $95

U 8 (ages 7 & 8)

U 10 (ages 9 & 10)

U 12 (ages 11 & 12)

Girls Volleyball                  Sept 1, 2011               $70

Grades 3 - 5 Division

Grades 6 - 8 Division

Boys Basketball                  Sept 1, 2011               $75

U 12 (ages 10 - 12)

U 15 (ages 13 - 15)



 

                              For additional information, please call the Town of Fort Mill Athletic Department at

(803) 547-2273 

 Registrations take place at the Recreation Complex

971 Tom Hall St

Fort Mill, SC 29715

  

 


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The Town of Fort Mill Parks & Recreation Department provides overall management of the town’s Parks & Recreation facilities and green spaces. These facilities are Harris Street Park, Steele Street Park, Confederate Park, Doby Bridge Park, Calhoun Street Park, Walter Elisha Park, and the Spratt Building.

Map of the Parks

Mission Statement
The Parks & Recreation Department strives to develop and maintain all Town parks in a safe and attractive manner. The Department is a professional organization that serves as a catalyst to enhance the well – being and vitality of the people who live, work, play, and visit Fort Mill. We also collaborate with other recreation providers for facility use during athletic contests.

Park Rules

  • Park Hours 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p. m.
  • No motorized vehicles allowed in park unless authorized
  • No alcoholic beverages, fireworks, or weapons of any kind
  • No bicycles, skates, or skateboards, allowed on basketball courts
  • All pets must be on a leash
  • Small children must be accompanied by responsible adult
  • To reserve picnic shelter or Spratt Building, call (803) 547-2116
  • The Town of Fort Mill is not responsible for accidents or injuries incurred while using park or its facilities.
  • Please help keep the parks clean by disposing of trash in the containers.
  • PARK RENTAL & SPRATT BUILDING RENTAL FORM 

 


Reservation Fees

To reserve the Spratt Building or any of the parks, please fill out this RESERVATION FORM and return it to Town Hall.

Rentals by the Hours

Location First 2 hours Additional hours
Gazebo, Harris St. $20 $10 per hour
Covered Shelter, Harris St. or Steele St. $20 $10 per hour
Spratt Building (Town Resident) $120 $35 per hour
Spratt Building (Non Town Resident) $220 $35 per hour
Baseball Field without markings $30 N/A
Baseball Field with markings $35 N/A

 

Rentals by the Day

Harris St. Baseball Field $150
Doby Bridge Rd. Baseball Field $250

 

Rentals by the Weekend

Harris St or Doby Bridge Rd. $500
Concession Stand For Weekend $100

 

Rentals by the Quarter

Harris St. Baseball/Softball Fields $300
Doby Bridge Rd Baseball Field $300

 


Facilities

Spratt Building
215 Main Street

The Spratt Building is a special event & meeting center located on Fort Mill’s historic Main Street. Once a bank this elegant architecture constructed in 1911 was recently renovated to enhance the amenities offered. The Spratt Building provides a stimulating atmosphere for an event with a lasting memory. The Spratt Building can host your next event at our exclusive facility.

  • Family Event
  • Business Event
  • Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Reception
  • Class Reunion
  • Birthday Party
  • Family Reunion

The Spratt Building offers the following amenities:

  • Executive Conference Room
  • Dining Room
  • Food Warmers
  • Food Refrigeration
  • Multiple Sinks
  • Large Food Preparation Area

Reservation Rates / Capacity:

  • Fort Mill Resident: First 2 hours = $120, $35 additional hours

     

  • Non – Resident: First 2 hours = $220, $35 additional hours

     

  • Total Capacity : 120 people

     

  • Seated Capacity: 64 downstairs, 14 seated up–stairs – Executive Conference Table

For more information call (803) 547-2116 or email bsimpson@fortmillsc.gov.


Harris Street Park
465 Harris Street

Harris Street Park is a 10 acre park located in the Harris Street neighborhood between Jackson Street and Yorktowne Street. Park hours are 6:30 am – 9:00 PM daily.

The Park offers the following amenities:

  • Picnic Shelter with 2 eight foot picnic tables
    • 25 people maximum capacity
    • Picnic permit hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
    • 7 days per week
  • Grills
  • Children’s Play Equipment with swings
  • 1 Lighted Basketball Court
  • 1 Lighted Baseball / Softball Diamond / Field (225’)
  • 1 Gazebo with picnic table
    • 25 person maximum capacity
    • Picnic permit hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
    • 7 days per week
  • Restroom Facilities (Note: Closed 3rd week December until 1st week March)
  • Walking Trail around park
  • Grass Area

Steele Street Park
600 Steele Street

Steele Street Park is a 5 acre park located in the Steele Street neighborhood between Berry Street and McGee Street. Park hours are 6:30 am – 9:00 pm daily.

The Park offers the following amenities:

  • Picnic Shelter with 1 eight foot picnic table
    • 15 person maximum capacity
    • Picnic permit hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
    • 7 days per week
  • Grills
  • Children’s Play Equipment with swings
  • Restroom Facilities (Note: Closed 3rd week of December until 1st week March)
  • 1 Lighted Basketball Court
  • 5 Picnic Tables
  • Water Spray Park (Note: Open Memorial Day Weekend – Closed second week of September) ***PLEASE NOTE THE WATER SPRAY PARK IS OPEN FROM 9:30AM UNTIL 8:30PM***
  • Grass Area

Doby Bridge Park
1905 Doby Bridge Road

Doby Bridge Park is a 14-acre park located near the fast growing Doby Bridge Road neighborhoods between Putnam Lane and Whites Road. Park hours are 6:30 am – 9:00 pm daily.

The park offers the following amenities:

  • 1 Lighted Baseball Diamond / Field (320’)
  • 2 picnic Tables
  • Children’s Play Equipment
  • Restroom Facilities (Note: Closed 3rd week of December until 1st week March)

Note: Plans are for picnic and athletic fields in the future on undeveloped property on site

 

 

Calhoun Street Park
203 Calhoun Street

Calhoun Street Park is a three acre park located behind Walter Elisha Park between Self Street and Park Drive.

The park offers the following amenities:

  • 1 lighted multi – purpose athletic field (youth soccer and football)
  • 1 gazebo with two picnic tables
  • picnic permit hours 9:00am – 8:00pm
  • Parking Lot and overflow lot is also available on Self Street
  • Field Rentals are $25 without lights and $35 with lights for 1.5 hours

Walter Elisha Park
345 North White Street

Walter Elisha Park is a 12-acre park located on North White Street between Ardrey Street and Sidney Johnson Street that offers several amenities such as a walking trail, playground facilities, and a large green space that is home to the Town's festival "The SC Strawberry Festival". 
Park Hours are 6:30am-9:00pm daily.

The park offers the following amenities:

0.6 mile walking trail
Children's Play Equipment (slides, jungle gym, etc)
Large Green Space
Springs of Achievement Sculptures

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