The best walks and hikes around Parker

Monaghan Mill, now the Lofts of Greenville, is a former textile mill (1900–2001) in Greenville, South Carolina, which was converted into loft apartments in the early 21st century. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Monaghan was successful from the start, producing printed fabrics, suits and shirts, and shade cloth. By 1907, Monaghan had increased his spindles to 60,000, and his stock alone had risen to $700,000. The boom in textile production attracted workers from other states and Europe to Greenville. For example, Monaghan employed fifty Belgian immigrants who lived in one of the mill's boarding houses. In 1911, the Parker cousins merged the Victor and Whaley Mills they already owned with the Olympia, Richland, Granby, and Capital City Mills in Columbia, as well as the Appalache Mills in Greer, to form the Parker Cotton Mills Company. The company had $15 million in capital and operated over one million spindles—more than any other contemporary US textile company. The company collapsed in 1914 due to a lack of capital during a cotton panic at the beginning of World War I. Lewis resigned as president of the company and practiced law until his death from cancer in 1916. Thomas eventually retired. The first successful merger of cotton mills lasted twenty years. In 1917, the former Parker mills were reorganized into the Victor Monaghan Group and sold to J. P. Stevens and Company in 1946. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaghan_Mill

McPherson park's a great spot to take a break along your ride. With plenty of shaded grassy areas to have a picnic, and restrooms in an interesting cottage style building, it is a lovely park for a lunch stop.

Opened in May 2022, Greenville's Unity Park, located along the Rabbit Swamp Trail, features cutting-edge playgrounds, a 4,100-square-foot splash pad, green spaces, covered picnic tables, and a 10,000-square-foot welcome center. The 60-acre park includes basketball courts, a historic baseball field from 1925, and three bridges spanning the Reedy River. Visit unityparkgreenville.com/1843/Unity-Park.

Frank's Corner is where the Lakeview Link and the Swamp Rabbit Trail meet, south of Berea. Frank's Corner is marked by a bronze statue of a toddler riding a bike, representing joy of getting outside on the Swap Rabbit Trail.

Cone Mill Pond is just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This is a nice spot to be on the lookout for birds and animals as you ride along the path.

The Mill's Mill was founded by Captain Otis P. Mills as the cornerstone of his Mills Manufacturing Company, which he formed around 1895. Construction of the mill began in 1896, and by 1897 the mill was operating with 5,000 spindles and 200 employees was a textile mill in Greenville, South Carolina. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A gathering place where families, friends, and farmers unite, sharing food stories, forging connections, and turning neighbors into friends. Their craft coffee and espresso are sourced sustainably, and you can enjoy all natural meal.

McPherson park's curious features are sure to entertain. A historical Park, featuring many amenities. Make sure to stop by their cottage style restrooms after a quick run along the trail.