City of Greer -

Folks who drive by Greer’s new Sports & Events Center site along Highway 14 might notice some changes this week.

Crews have finished tearing down the house that was on the property. They’ve also rough graded a large portion of the site and have begun installing storm drains.

Stay tuned for updates on all of the ForGreer projects.

Visit forgreer.com for new images of the Sports & Events Center site and the Public Safety Training Center.

Downtown Greer recently served as the backdrop for an ad campaign shoot by Michelin, a global leader in the automotive industry. Projects like this shine a light on our Downtown - bringing in new visitors to discover shops, restaurants, hotels and everything in between. They also show the world what we already know: Greer is a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

This week’s Greerview (Sept. 15) highlights new construction at Greer Golf, and the Greer Police Department is starting the holiday magic a little early this year.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Js2Iofn4dhE

Coming up This Week in Greer:

Monday (9/20): Tunes in the Park – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Greer City Park

The countdown for Kidding Around Greenville, SC's Kaboom! Awards is on! Greer has received two initial nominations:

🛝 Best Outdoor Playground – Century Park
⚾ Best Sports Program – City of Greer Parks, Recreation & Tourism

To make the final ballot, we need your help! Nominations close on Monday, so follow the link below and cast your votes for us under “Family Attractions” and “Family Programs".

https://kiddingaroundgreenville.com/kaboom#/gallery?group=525539

Greer Police have issued a news release regarding the report of a suspicious person near the intersection of Gap Creek and Country Club Roads that resulted in extra security around dismissal time for Greer Middle and High Schools. Read the full release here: https://5il.co/3pp0c

4:59pm: Greer High principal sent a message to parents saying staff and students are now able to move freely throughout campus. As always, law enforcement will be at the football game to ensure the safety of everyone there.

3:56pm Update: Greer Police Officers are currently assisting with a "controlled dismissal" at Greer High. That means students are being escorted to cars and buses.

3:20pm Update: Officers are continuing to canvass the area of Gap Creek and Country Club Roads. They haven't found anyone matching the description given by the caller. Officers will remain in the area as long needed.

Public Safety Notice: Multiple officers from the Greer Police Department are stationed near Greer Middle and Greer High this afternoon as school lets out. They’re there because someone reported seeing a person with a long rifle walking near the intersection of Gap Creek and Country Club Roads just after 2pm. Greer Police are investigating the report and will remain in the area to ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff at the middle and high schools.

Last week's Community Engagement event held by our Planning & Development team gave residents a chance to learn more about the role of code enforcement in our community, allowing them to have an open dialogue with our officers.

Attendees also got a look at the Neighborhood Tool Shed trailer - a program that provides residents free access to landscaping equipment in an effort to help maintain their homes and neighborhoods.

Interested in how the Tool Shed can benefit your neighborhood? Learn more at the link below.
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/page/neighborhood-services/#toolshed

September 11 reminds us to reflect on the sacrifice and resilience of first responders everywhere.

Today we honor those who were lost in the World Trade Center attack 24 years ago and thank our own police and fire personnel for their ongoing dedication to protecting our community.

We are proud to share that Greer has received initial nominations for two of Kidding Around Greenville’s 2026 KABOOM! Awards:

🛝 Best Outdoor Playground – Century Park
⚾ Best Sports Program – Greer Parks, Recreation, & Tourism

We need your help to make the final ballot! To cast your votes daily, follow the link below and find our nominations under “Family Attractions” and “Family Programs”.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on these beloved community assets!

https://kiddingaroundgreenville.com/kaboom#/gallery?group=525539

Important traffic note:
Starting at 8pm tonight (Tuesday), drivers can expect temporary road closures along East Poinsett Street in downtown Greer.
Crews are repairing the crosswalk lights on Poinsett between Depot and Trade Streets in an ongoing effort to improve pedestrian safety.
For more information on alternative routes and closure points, head to the link below!
https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/article/2406511

In this week’s Greerview (Sept. 8): a temporary road closure to improve pedestrian safety and an upcoming production from the Greer Children’s Theatre.

Watch the latest episode: https://youtu.be/YiW-5WJCsgs

Coming up This Week in Greer:

Monday (9/8): Greer Board of Zoning Appeals – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall

Tuesday (9/9): Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Greer City Hall

Lights, camera, action! The City of Greer’s Center for the Arts was featured on Access Carolina's morning segment last week.

Viewers got an up-close look at the center’s various programs and performances. The show spotlighted the Greer Children’s Theatre, pottery, art exhibits, and resident artists. The upcoming production of Beetlejuice Jr. took center stage, with tickets available starting Sept. 17.

Here’s a closer look at some behind-the-scenes photos from the live show. 📸

A new opportunity to explore nature has arrived in Greer City Park.

Join the City of Greer Parks, Recreation & Tourism department throughout September for the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz. The event highlights the pollinators that call the park home and the habitats that sustain them. It’s a hands-on way for kids to get outdoors and discover more about the environment.

Download the iNaturalist.org app and search for “City of Greer” in the projects tab to get started. Then, take pictures of the plants, birds and insects you spot during your visit to City Park.

At last week’s Sports & Events Center groundbreaking, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director Ann Cunningham highlighted how the new facility will expand access to city programs. With past waitlists reaching upwards of 180 children, the Sports & Events Center will provide much-needed space to grow camps and community programming.

To learn more about the Sports and Events Center as well as the other ForGreer projects, visit: https://www.forgreer.com/

In this week’s Greerview, we look at the progress of an anticipated ForGreer project and go behind the scenes of the Center for the Arts’ recent TV spotlight.

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/wd3-wB-UKnY