Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Join us this last week of August (we can’t believe how fast it has gone by either) for Greerview! This week, we take a look back at: the recent Greer Police Department's Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament, the mayor’s opening at the SC Economic Developers’ Association Institute session, and welcoming back students in the Creative Advancement Centers after school program at Tryon Rec Center. Looking ahead, we have this week’s farmers market, our regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, an upcoming career fair and more! https://youtu.be/6_aXCMiD5-8

As August winds down, here’s what we’ve got going on for you this week in Greer. Tuesday (8/27) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – City Hall

Students in the Creative Advancement Centers after-school program at Tryon Rec Center got a “welcome back” surprise this week! Members of Victor Baptist Church donated school supplies, stickers, and snacks and filled up dozens of bags during a recent weekend of service. The bags were waiting at the rec center when students arrived for the first day of the after-school program on Monday. Creative Advancement provides a safe place for students to get help with their homework, participate in enrichment activities, and enjoy a hot meal provided by Project Host.

Just a heads up to kids and parents headed to Kids Planet today: the 5-12 playground will be closed the entire day for maintenance. The playground will reopen tomorrow morning. The rest of Kids Planet will open today at 12 PM after the routine maintenance that takes place every Wednesday.

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Monday (8/19) Greer Planning Commision Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Tuesday (8/20) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Wednesday (8/21) The Platform at Greer: IGNITE Greer – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Cartwright Food Hall

Heads up City of Greer residents: the City Park amphitheater stage will be closed on Monday, August 19 for staining and will reopen on Friday, August 23. There will be barricades surrounding the area while the contractor works. If all goes well and if weather permits, the stage will reopen on Friday. If the weather changes things, we’ll be sure to update you!

Interested in learning more about the Greer Police Deparment? Join us for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy: a 12-week program that runs from September 5 to November 21. You’ll learn more about the Greer Police Department’s structure, criminal investigations and crime analysis, specialty units, victim assistance, traffic enforcement and more! Enrollment is open now and you can head on over to the Citizens Police Academy page to apply: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/police/page/citizens-police-academy

Did you know that we stream our Council and other important meetings on our YouTube channel? Tonight’s Greer City Council meeting from 6:30 – 8:00 PM will be streamed with the recap posted the next day! It’s all part of our effort to remain committed to transparency and inclusivity in our community. You can read more about those efforts here: https://www.masc.sc/uptown/03-2024/above-and-beyond-outreach-connects-residents-council-meetings Be sure to stop by and subscribe to our YouTube channel as well for tonight’s stream: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofGreerSC

Another week, another Greerview! Join us as we recap last week as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in the City of Greer. This week, we take a look back at: The Flying Fox’s opening, Casting with a Cop, and the arbor swings reopening at City Park. Looking ahead this week, we talk about our upcoming Citizens Police Academy, Tunes in the Park, this week’s City Council meeting and more! https://youtu.be/rgU4KspEq_8

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Tuesday (8/13) Greer Board of Architectural Review Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM City Hall Friday (8/16) Food Truck Rollout – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – City Park Saturday (8/17) Tunes in the Park – 7:00PM – 10:00 PM – City Park

Good news on this rainy day! The swing arbors at City Park have now been fully repaired and have reopened to the public. Be sure to check them out once we’re clear of the inclement weather!

Let’s take a look in the Greerview as we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we’re taking a look back at the new detention officer position that’s opened up in the City of Greer as well as the recent block party hosted by the Greer Police & Fire departments at Dunbar CDC. Looking ahead this week, we talk about the upcoming farmers market, Coffee with a Cop event, the Civics Academy and preparing for back to school! https://youtu.be/RiUC1jm5OqU

Heads up to anyone heading to the City Park playground, the park will be closed until further notice to mitigate a pest control issue. We will let you know when the park is open again. We apologize for the inconvenience!

A quiet week for you as we head into the second week of August: Monday (8/5) Greer Board of Zoning Appeals – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Hall Tuesday (8/6) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM - 7:00pm – City Park

The Greer Cultural Arts Council’s Arts in Action Summer Camp just wrapped up a few weeks ago! Each camp took place over three days with three total camps, all with different themes and activities for kids to participate in. Each camp included classes in art, dance, drama, music, clay and even magic!

The City of Greer is looking for a Detention Officer for our Police Department! If you’ve been looking to get into a career with law enforcement and you’re looking to help serve the Greer community, consider applying today! For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3YqIo5f

Let’s take a look in the Greerview as we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we recap Hank’s (the Greer Municipal Court’s advo-cat) primetime debut and NEAT Bourbon Bar coming to Greer. We’re looking ahead to the upcoming Tax Free weekend, The Platform at Greer Huddle, our last Moonlight Movies of the summer and more! https://youtu.be/VCGLv9UiVz4

Road work ahead! Construction is set to begin today on Mountain View Road. The work zone starts south of Fews Bridge Road and goes to Highway 414. Drivers should expect land closures and delays. Work will continue until the end of October. We’ll keep you updated with any changes!

August is almost here! Take a look at what we’ve got in store for you this week in Greer: Tuesday (7/30) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Thursday (8/1) The Platform at Greer: Huddle – 5:30 PM - 7:00pm – City Hall Moonlight Movies (Ratatouille) – 7:00 – 11:00 PM – City Park

Back on Tuesday this week, City Council took the time to recognize several City of Greer employees for their length of service as well as their contributions over the years. Congratulations and a special thanks to everyone on the list below: • Joe Garraux – 5 Years with Parks, Recreation & Tourism • Kody Gould – 5 Years with the Police Department • Bryan Medlin – 5 Years with the Police Department • William Westermeier – 5 Years with the Police Department • Kathy Hiles – 10 Years with the Municipal Court • Christopher Krajenka – 10 Years with the Police Department • Robin Byouk – 15 Years with Parks, Recreation & Tourism • Vickie Adams – 20 Years with Administration