Welcome to the Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area

Welcome to the Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area. . , About Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area , Lake Greenwood became a part of the South Carolina State Park System in April 1938. the land for the park was donated by Greenwood County. Originally the park consisted of 1,114 acres. Later the state and county traded some areas so that the park would have additional water frontage for development. The park currently has a total of 914 acres. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a public work program set up in the midst of the 1930's depression, accomplished most of the initial construction of the park. Structures built by the CCC include the granite retaining wall and entrance wall, the Superintendent's residence, a ranger's residence, shelter # 1 and the bathhouse. Remains of the original CCC camp are located across Hwy 702 from the main entrance to the park. , South Carolina State Park Mission , To encourage people to discover South Carolina's state parks by providing resource=based recreational and educational opportunities that emphasize the conservation, protection and interpretation of the state's natural and cultural resources. , Lake Greenwood State Recreational Area Mission , To provide outdoor recreational activities for the citizens of South Carolina, while being stewards of the land. We shall also be leaders in the community, providing increased visitor services, and being a catalyst for increased quality of life on a local and regional basis. . This historical marker is in Ninety Six in Greenwood County South Carolina