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ATTRACTIONS

Recreation on land and water

The Tennis Center of Camden
& Pickleball Plaza
Located in downtown Camden, the
new $3.5 million racquet complex
is booking USTA sanctioned
tournaments year ‘round. It features
16 lighted tennis courts, canopies for
shading, front porch areas, a pro-
Lake Wateree shop, 3,500 feet of lighted walking trail,
and more than 150 parking spaces.
Large Mouth and Striped Bass, Bream, Catfish, and Crappie fishing Plus, Camden Pickleball Plaza
abound in the waters around Kershaw County. Anglers searching for features the most lighted pickleball
that special location to reel in the big fish will discover a wide range courts in South Carolina. For more
of fishing opportunities in the area. There are numerous landings and information regarding programs and
marinas offering access to the over 13,000 acres of Lake Wateree, events, call 803-432-0252, go to www.
with 242 miles of shoreline. Lake Wateree also provides a setting for cityofcamden.org/tennis-center, or on
sailing, canoeing, kayaking, diving, tubing, water skiing, wind surfing, Facebook @tenniscentercamden. 823
site seeing, and just cruising. Campbell St., Camden.

Nature as Teacher
Wateree River Veterans Park Nature as Teacher is a blossoming
haven for exploration and learning,
This 35-acre riverfront park in Lugoff is open to the public now stewardship and community.
and eventually, will have amenities for future enjoyment. Phas They provide outdoor education
1 of construction of a 2,112-foot long, eight-feet wide walkin experiences for all ages with programs
trail and floating kayak launch is underway. Hours are 7 a.m. - and practices that foster relationships
7 p.m. daily. 550 Highway 1 South in Lugoff. with nature and community.
www.clemson.edu/cafls/lloyd_project/
On instagram@nature.as.teacher

Carolina Motorsports Park

“The Road Racing Center of the Carolinas,” this full 2.3-mile road
course opened in July 1999, and now the Park also features a .70 mile
Kart track. The site is an old World War II fighter training base located on
U.S. 521 in South Carolina. Take a spin around the track, or come out to
one of their numerous events and watch other enthusiasts race.
www.carolinamotorsportspark.com

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