Accessibility 2011: Escape! - Downtown, Main St. Sumter, SC
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The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for the spectacular Iris Gardens. The lake is dotted with colorful islands, and wildlife is abundant. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese iris, which bloom yearly in mid to late May and last until the beginning of June. The garden also boasts many other floral attractions, including colorful camellias, azaleas, day lilies, and Japanese magnolias. A Braille Trail enables the sight-impaired to enjoy the scents and sensations of the gardens. The gardens come alive with color during the Christmas season with the nighttime Fantasy of Lights display, featuring more than 1,000,000 varicolored sparkling lights in an array of colors and shapes.
The Palmetto Tennis Center is located in Palmetto Park. Centrally located in Sumter the PTC is a state of the art 18 hard court tennis facility.
The Palmetto Tennis Center is one of the largest facilities in South Carolina and host to the USTA, SCISA, local and CVAC tournamnets.
Free play Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sundays (June - August open until 10:00 pm Monday - Saturday). Tennis is fun for all ages... so for more information or tennis lessons contact Palmetto Tennis Center by emailing or call 803-774-3969.
With five courses right here in Sumter County, and over 20 more within one hour's drive, Sumter is the sweetest spot to golf! Unhurried, uncrowded and unbelievably priced, we offer a challenge to golfers of every skill level, and our mild four-season climate ensures that the greens are always green.
Sumter abounds in scenic beauty, an irresistible enticement for nature lovers. Family fun and relaxation, adventures in challenging the elements, and everything in between awaits the traveler. Our scenic beauty and sun-soaked climate offer the best in outdoor fun year round, and there's always something exciting to do! Located in the Midlands Plain region of the state, Sumter County's verdant woods, rushing rivers and scenic lakes quicken the blood and delight the senses.
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