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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 SPORTS CENTER
MAULDIN RECREATION CENTER
10 City Center Dr., Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 335-4875
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.
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.
EVENTS
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.
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
• Playground equipment
• Half-mile walking path
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
• Concession stand
• Two picnic shelters
• 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)
• Walking path
• Amphitheatre
• Veterans memorial
• Multi-use area