Mauldin SC Directory

RECREATION

RAY HOPKINS SENIOR CENTER Senior programs (864) 234-3488 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday 203 Corn Rd., Mauldin SC 29662 Mission: To involve and inform senior citizens (55 and up) by providing quality programs, services and activities to contribute to each person’s mental, physical and social well being by reinforcing the belief that age has no boundaries and that each person has a vital role in his/her community. What we do and who we are We coordinate a variety of activities includ- ing, but not limited to, many card games, bingo, quilting, dominoes, exercise, Ladies Teas, Guest Speakers, local and overnight trips, monthly birthday parties, dramas, trips to downtown Greenville theatres, concerts and baseball games, bunko, computer classes, cra classes, AARP tax assistance and special events. ere are occasional day trips and two- to three-day trips o ered. Seniors attend special events at local theaters and special luncheons/ parties are held throughout the year. • Monthly activities, events, games and outings. • Monthly newsletter • No membership fee (nominal fees for cer- tain activities apply) • Individuals 55+ are welcome to join us! • Exercise classes with a certified instructor are o ered daily. • A fitness room is available for use Mon- day-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mauldin prides itself on its quality of life and nothing exemplifies that more than the recre- ation opportunities and facilities made available to the community. e Mauldin Recreation De- partment provides various opportunities to join a team, enjoy the outdoors, stay healthy and interact with others. We o er programs and activities for all ages and skill levels. Another staple of the Mauldin community is its strong youth athletic programs. We o er baseball, so - ball, tackle football, cheerleading, lacrosse and basketball. Below is an overview of each youth sports program. Baseball/softball – Ages 4-16 Sign-ups are usually in February. We nor- mally have around 700 participants. We are affiliated with Dixie Youth Baseball Incorpo- rated. Games are played with the surrounding communities of Fountain Inn, Simpsonville and Greer. MAULDIN SPORTS CENTER MAULDIN RECREATION CENTER 10 City Center Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662 (864) 335-4875 www.cityofmauldin.org/recreation

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Football – ages 6-12 Sign-ups are usually in July. We participate in the Golden Strip Football League. We typical- ly have around 250 participants. Postseason all-star play is done through SCAP (South Carolina Athletic Providers). Basketball – ages 6-12 Sign-ups are usually in November. This is an in-house league with around 325 players participating each year. e basketball program is o ered for both girls and boys. Postseason all-star play is done through SCAP. Cheerleading – ages 6-14 Sign-ups typically run the month of May. is sport is o ered to boys and girls. ere are about 75 cheerleaders that participate each year. Lacrosse – ages 6-13 Sign-ups usually run in March. is program is o ered for both girls and boys. is is our newest program o ering and has around 50 participants. e Mauldin Recreation Department also participates and helps organize other family events and activities to benefit the community. e Mauldin Miracle League calls Sunset Park its home and provides baseball for children with disabilities. Sunset Park is also the home of the Mauldin Maulers, which is a wheelchair so ball team for adults. e Maulers host an annual tournament that brings teams from around the country into the city of Mauldin. Mauldin has also hosted games and tourna- ments for the growing international sports of Rugby and Cricket. e recreation department assists in the organization of the Veterans Day and Memorial Day services at the Mauldin Veterans Memorial each year. e most popular event each year in the City of Mauldin is the annual Easter Egg Drop. is event takes place at Sunset Park and brings thousands of participants each year to Mauldin. EVENTS

PARKS The City of Mauldin offers five parks for everyone’s enjoyment. These parks offer playing fields, walking paths, playgrounds and shel- ters. e shelters are a popular attraction for birthday parties, picnics and other celebrations. e shelters can easily be rented by calling the recreation department. Our playgrounds are typically full of children and our walking paths

are well utilized by all-aged adults. City Park (Corn and Butler roads) • Three baseball/softball diamonds • Outdoor basketball court • Picnic shelter • Restrooms/concession stand • Batting cage Springfield Park (Hyde Circle) • Five baseball/softball diamonds • Outdoor basketball court • Picnic shelter • Eighty-yard football field • Restroom/concession stand • Two playgrounds Sunset Park (Fowler Rd.) • Four baseball/softball diamonds • Miracle league field • Two full size football/soccer fields • Two restrooms • Playground equipment • One-mile walking path • Outdoor basketball court Pineforest Park (Lanewood and Mapleton Road) • Playground • Multi-use area • Outdoor basketball court • Quarter-mile walking path City Center Park (Butler Road) • Playground equipment • Half-mile walking path • Concession stand • Two picnic shelters

• Walking path • Amphitheatre • Veterans memorial • Multi-use area

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