| Cherokee Lake Public Park | 264 Old McKown Farm Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340 | Lakeside park with fishing, walking areas, and open space. |
| Cherokee Ford Recreation Area | 737 Ford Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340 | Small riverside recreation area; fishing and nature access. |
| Hyleman’s Humble Playground | 121 Pub Works Dr, Gaffney SC 29341 | Playground; Accessible play equipment; Benches; Small picnic seating |
| Jolly Park | Jolly Park, 102 Railroad Ave, Gaffney, SC 29340 | Popular community park with events, playground, and green space. |
| Kings Mountain State Park | 1277 Park Rd, Blacksburg SC 29702 | Hiking trails; Equestrian trails; Fishing lakes; Campgrounds; Historic farm; Picnic areas; Visitor center |
| Kings Mountain National Military Park | 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg SC 29702 | Historic battlefield; Visitor center; Hiking trails; Monuments; Interpretive exhibits; Picnic areas |
| Lake Cherokee | 299 Lake Cherokee Rd, Gaffney, SC 29340 | Large fishing lake; open 24 hours. |
| Lake Whelchel Trail | 198 Concord Rd, Gaffney SC 29341 | Walking/hiking loop; Lake views; Fishing access; Wildlife viewing |
| S. Bernard Smith & Joe McCluney Park | 600 Granite Dr, Gaffney SC 29340 | Playground; Ballfields; Open green space; Walking areas |
| Thomson Park | 601 S Limestone St, Gaffney SC 29340 | Walking paths; Shaded seating; Open lawn areas ,picnic tables, tennis courts |