Ready for fresh air? Fort Mill greenway reopens next week
Fort Mill area residents can enjoy walking trails again starting next week.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway, which has been closed to the public since April 3, will reopen Monday, a release states. The 2,100-acre nature preserve allows visitors to hike trails, walk paved paths and enjoy picnics and kayaking.
The greenway and parks across the state closed due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
Next week, the greenway will open on a limited schedule. Information is posted on the greenway’s website.
Trails will be open to greenway members and visitors Monday through Thursday. Access will be granted to only members on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the release states.
Other greenway facilities, including the Greenway Gateway, remain closed. The Greenway Canteen offers take-out family meals for purchase online. Meals cannot be eaten on greenway property.
“This has been a tumultuous time for our community, and we are pleased to be able to provide a place for people to exercise and enjoy nature while social distancing,” the release states. “While the threat of coronavirus remains we will continue to require that members and visitors are diligent in adhering to social distancing practices and COVID-19 regulations and safety guidelines during each visit.”
Greenway leaders urge visitors to practice social distancing while on trails and to follow posted rules.
“While we are taking numerous precautions to protect our staff, members, and the general public, it will be up to the community to abide by the best practices prescribed by the CDC. This will ultimately determine whether or not the Greenway will be able to remain open and available to everyone to enjoy,” the release states.
For more information, call 803-547-4575 or e-mail membership@ascgreenway.org.
