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BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTRE

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This community center is located on a 20.5 acre parcel in the middle of the Ballentinecommunity. Its amenities include a recreation building with meeting rooms, kitchen, crafts room, fitness room, basketball courts, soccer fields, playground, and a walking trail. This center is a multi-purpose facility and is ideal for all types of community activities; arts & crafts, dancing, wedding receptions, baby showers, birthday celebrations, family reunions and meetings just to name a few. Maximum capacity of our facility is 125 people. For more information about these events or rental information, please contact Charlene Lyles at (803) 754-6720 x216 or email atcharlene@rcrc.state.sc.us

This facility is an official "GREEN ZONE"

General Information:Our afterschool and summer camp programs area great service for parents of children in K5 through the 8th grade. Parents can be reassured that their children are in a safe and fun environment that helps to develop their child mentally and physically. Students are able to receive schoolwork assistance, enjoy physical fitness activities, travel on

field trips and be exposed to cultural activities. They will also participate in RCRC's celebrated M.A.D. (Making a Difference) program which actively involves students in character building, leadership and citizenship programs

Neighborhood ParksWelcome to the Richland County Recreation Commission's neighborhood parks! For more information about these parks, please contact James Brown, Jr. at

(803) 754-6720 ext. 218 or Charlene Lyles at (803) 754-6720 ext. 216.

Anna Boyd ParkAddress

633 Anders Street | Columbia, SC 29209

Description: At the intersection of Anders Drive and Brookmont Lane, contains two playgrounds and a basketball court that fills this 2.35-acre location. The park is located next to Anna Boyd Elementary School.

Crane Forest ParkAddress

1220 Peachwood Drive | Columbia, SC 29203

Description: This.83 acre neighborhood park is nestled down the road from Forest Heights Elementary School on Blue Ridge Terrace. It contains a playground, full basketball court and a picnic area.

Olympia ParkAddress

1050 Olympia Avenue | Columbia, SC 29201

Description: This 4.98 acre neighborhood park is located at Olympia Avenue down from Divine Truth Ministries by the Congaree River. This facility includes two picnic tables, a multi-purpose playground, nice trail good for jogging/walking, and a dedication bench in loving memory of Constance Arielle Baker who attended USC in 2005.

Perrin-Thomas Neighborhood ParkAddress

1010 Andrews Road | Columbia, SC 29201

Description: Located northeast behind the Columbia State Fairgrounds. On 5.9 acres, this former elementary school has activity rooms, a covered picnic shelter, playground and parking area ideal for tailgating during the big game.

Ridgewood ParkAddress

805 Crest Street | Columbia, SC 29203

Description: Ridgewood is located between Dartmouth Avenue and Woodbrier Street.  This .5 acre area contains a picnic shelter, a playground, security lighting, a quarter of a mile recycled rubberized walking trail and exercise stations.

Serenity ParkAddress

403 Riley Street | Columbia, SC 29203

Description: Situated in the Arthurtown Community, this .97 acre location contains a impecable gazebo (ideal for portrait photography), a small walkway with a bridge, picnic tables and benches.

Sharpe Road ParkAddress

501 Sharpe Road | Columbia, SC 29203

Description: Before reaching the Crane Creek Community Center on Fairfield Road, you will turn right onto Sharpe Road. This 21.44 acre neighborhood park boasts a playground, a basketball court and a picnic area.

Starlite ParkAddress

4300 Laclair Drive | Columbia, SC 29209

Description: This .83 acre neighborhood park is centrally located off Candlelite Drive and 1 mile from Bluff Road Park. It consists of a playground, a picnic shelter with tables and a grille.

Summerhill ParkAddress

210 Durango Avenue | Columbia, SC 29203

Description: This park, nestled within Lake Elizabeth Estates residence, on 1.08 acres consists of a basketball court, picnic shelter, playground and security lighting.

Washington ParkAddress

175 Aster Circle | Columbia, SC 29201

Description: This 3.67 acre neighborhood park is located off of Blair Street/Blair Road in the Arthurtown Community. It consists of a full two-way basketball court, a large picnic shelter, playground, a water fountain and baseball field.

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Walking TrailsWalking continues to be one of the top five popular outdoor recreational activities among adults. You can choose to join one of our Mall Walking programs or you can take

advantage of one of numerous outdoor walking trails or tracks. The trails are a quarter mile long.

Denny Terrace Community Center Walking Trail & Outdoor

Classroom

Located behind the Denny Terrace Community Center, 6429 Bishop

Avenue, the nature trail is approximately two tenths of a mile.

Approximately 400 feet is paved with recycled, rubberized material

leading from the entrance of the trail, past an outdoor classroom. The

paved portion allows for easy accessibility, as the surface is suitable for

wheelchairs, canes, baby strollers, and anyone needing a smooth

surface to walk on.

We are very proud of our neighborhood nature trail.  With

conservational efforts directing the trail project, we have created a safe

space to observe nature and to provide for fun and respite for

everyone.  We anticipate the trail will provide more educational

opportunities in the future with visits from the nearby Forest Heights

Elementary School and participation from the neighborhood’s home

schooled children.  Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the playground or

nearby tennis courts in a serene, natural environment. Many thanks to

the Richland County Conservation Commission for providing grant

funding to initiate and help make the trail a reality.

Ridgewood Park Walking Trail

The walking trail is approximately a quarter of a mile in length.  The

trail is made of paved, recycled, rubberized material which allows for

ADA accessibility and full participation of all our patrons. In addition

to the walking trail, there are four exercise stations placed

strategically along the trail to allow for a full body workout of 10

different, low-impact exercises.  Enjoy the decorative lighting around

the trail and relax on one of the four park benches located under the

shade trees.  Pack a lunch to enjoy at the picnic shelter and let the

children play in the enclosed playground as you watch their every

movement while walking along the trail.  We thank Richland County

Community Development and the Richland County Conservation

Commission for their support in all enhancements to Ridgewood

Park.

Special EventsDenny Terrace Community Center

6429 Bishop Avenue

Columbia, SC 29203

General Information:Richland County Recreation Commission offers a variety of special events throughout the year.

Events that showcase cultural diversity promote health and wellness; provide a lot of fun and family entertainment.

OTHER FACILITIES WITH WALKING TRAILS OR TRACKS

Ballentine Community Center Hopkins Park

Blythewood Park Meadowlake Park (lighted track)

Caughman Road Park (lighted trail) Olympia Neighborhood Park

Eastover Park Perrin Thomas Neighborhood Park

Friarsgate Park Polo Road Park

Gadsden Community Center Washington Neighborhood Park

Activities