South Tyger River Blueways Tract
The South Tyger River Blueways Tract is 52.85 acres and is the last large undeveloped tract in the town of Duncan, SC. It protects nearly 3200 feet of river frontage, allows passive recreation for paddlers, and has an adjacent acre providing parking and river access for paddlers thanks to Tyger River Foundation that was created at the same time as the conservation easement was placed on the agricultural land.
SPACE holds the conservation rights through the easement and the landowner operates the cattle farm and maintains the land. We work in conjunction with the landowner to ensure the terms of the conservation easement are followed by annual monitoring and frequent communication. This tract is a wonderful example of how landowners, the SC Conservation Bank, and SPACE can work together to protect a beautiful sweeping vista along a vital waterway, provide an important balance to nearby development, and remind people that agriculture, development, and conservation can coexist on a very local level.
Why conserve land?
Our natural places and working lands are part of our character as a community. Through thoughtful conservation, we can keep Spartanburg wild while continuing to grow and thrive. Learn more about how SPACE works.
Building Community
We envision a Spartanburg community with natural resources and open spaces that are shared and enjoyed by people and wildlife today and for generations to come.
Conserving Land
We work with private landowners and partner agencies to conserve land through voluntary conservation easements and currently protect over 5,000 acres in our community.
Providing Access
We work to provide access to green spaces for both people and wildlife. Our protected properties include watershed protection, wetlands, farms, forests, geological formations, and natural habitats.
Take a hike, Spartanburg!
Cottonwood Trail
The Edwin M. Griffin Preserve (home of the beloved Cottonwood Trail) covers 110-acres around a 1.5 mile stretch of Lawson’s Fork Creek and several feeder streams. The Preserve is home to over 5 miles of natural surface trails and it's newest addition, Wildflower Way, approx. 1 mile of newly-constructed ADA-accessible paved trail courtesy of our pals at PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well.
Glendale Shoals Preserve
Spend a relaxing day at the Glendale Shoals Preserve and explore approximately 1.5 miles of nature trail located at the old Glendale Mill on Lawson’s Fork Creek.
Upper Chinquapin Greenway
Located on the headwaters of the Chinquapin Creek across from the Milliken Research Center with trail access off of Graham Rd., this lush 107-acre greenway hosts a 2-mile natural surface trail as well as a variety of ferns and other plants, like the federally-endangered dwarf-flowered heart leaf!
Support A Greener
Spartanburg
Our natural places and working lands are part of our character as a community. Through thoughtful conservation, we can keep Spartanburg wild while continuing to grow and thrive.