Posted in South Carolina Abandoned, Creepy January 05, 2023 by

An Amusement Park Was Built And Left To Decay In The Middle Of Nowhere In South Carolina

In the middle of some of the most beautiful undeveloped land in the Piedmont is a little-known abandoned amusement park in South Carolina built in the mid-1920s for the employees and families of Springs Industries, and neighboring residents. It was called Springs Recreational Park, and several generations of families enjoyed creating lifelong memories at the park which featured an enormous swimming pool, complete with Olympic pizazz. It’s one of our favorite abandoned places in South Carolina, and it’s worth a look!

Little information is available about Springs Park, but we do know it closed during the summer of 1989.
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Now, all that's left - besides concrete and decaying rubble - are those lasting memories of those who got to enjoy warm summer days at the park. No doubt there are plenty of folks around these days that have some memories, be they for better or worse.
The park is (was) located on the shores of Fishing Creek Lake, an 8.5-mile reservoir along the Catawba River as it passes through Lancaster.
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The surrounding area is overgrown, but unassuming, filled with secrets left unsaid.
The hauntingly beautiful remnants of Springs Park are found very near to the Springs Park Boat Ramp in Lancaster.
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It's most certainly a beautiful sight to behold, in a strange way.
Although, clearly, trespassing is forbidden due to the dangerous nature of exploring buildings that are literally falling to the ground.
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We can admire from afar thanks to some truly beautiful photos taken by brave explorers.
Reportedly, Springs Park was home to not only an Olympic pool, but also a skating rink, and a miniature golf course, among other cool activities designed for family fun.
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Sounds fun, we're in.
When it closed at the end of the summer in 1989 (coincidentally, about one month ahead of Hurricane Hugo making landfall and wreaking havoc in the area), it was destined to never reopen again.
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Nowadays, it stands silent and overgrown, taking with it to the grave all its memories and secrets.

Do you recall spending time at Springs Park in the decades in which it was open? Do you wish we still had this wonderful family amusement park in South Carolina? Let us know!

If you can’t get enough of all the cool abandoned places in SC, you should also check out these awesome photos of an abandoned mansion in South Carolina! It’s as eerie as it is beautiful… and we’re totally here for it.

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Abandoned Amusement Park in South Carolina

January 09, 2023
Tori Jane
  1. Where is the abandoned amusement park in South Carolina?  

Well, we suppose this depends on which one you’re looking for. There are actually several abandoned amusement parks in South Carolina, including:  

  • Springs Recreational Park, near Lancaster 
  • Heritage USA, in Fort Mill   
  • Freestyle Music Park, in Myrtle Beach 

 

2. What are some other abandoned places in South Carolina?  

South Carolina is one of the best states for urban exploration! There are a large number of abandoned places in South Carolina worthy of researching, such as: 

  • The Boynton House 

 

3. What are some of the creepiest places in SC? 

Of course, there are plenty more creepy places in South Carolina – after all, we’re an old state with a long history, and with long history comes some spooky stories, too. Some of the creepiest places in SC are places like: