PAL: Play Advocate Live Well

PAL: Play Advocate Live Well PAL improves health & wellness throughout Spartanburg County by shaping the environment & culture.

Thank you Tyler! 🌿Today we recognize and thank Tyler Rody for his dedicated service on PAL’s Board of Directors. Tyler h...
09/10/2025

Thank you Tyler! 🌿

Today we recognize and thank Tyler Rody for his dedicated service on PAL’s Board of Directors. Tyler has been an incredible advocate for Spartanburg and community connection during his time with us. His leadership and support have helped strengthen PAL’s mission and expand our impact across Spartanburg.

While his board term has come to a end, we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and commitment Tyler has shared with PAL. Please join us in celebrating his contributions and wishing him the very best in what’s ahead!

🌿Trail Tuesday🌿Take a stroll along the Lower Drayton Mills Trail where history meets nature. Winding through scenic view...
09/09/2025

🌿Trail Tuesday🌿

Take a stroll along the Lower Drayton Mills Trail where history meets nature. Winding through scenic views of Spartanburg. This trail offers the perfect place to walk, jog, or simply enjoy a quiet moment. Come discover a gem right here in Spartanburg! 🚶‍♀️

PAL is excited to welcome Carmeisha White as one of the newest members of our Board of Directors!With Carmeisha leaders...
09/08/2025

PAL is excited to welcome Carmeisha White as one of the newest members of our Board of Directors!

With Carmeisha leadership, vision, and dedication to community, we are confident she will play a key role in advancing PAL’s goal of a healthier Spartanburg!

We’re grateful to have Carmeisha join us and ready for the impact she will make! 🌳🪾

🐶🏃‍♂️ Grab your pup and join us TOMORROW for the Dog & Jog ForeK, presented by Contec!With PAL being a benefitor this is...
09/05/2025

🐶🏃‍♂️ Grab your pup and join us TOMORROW for the Dog & Jog ForeK, presented by Contec!

With PAL being a benefitor this is the perfect way to get active, enjoy time with your four legged friends, and support a great cause!🏃‍♀️💙

📆September 6, 2025, at 8:00 AM
📍Fifth Third Park!

🚴‍♂️ Get ready, Spartanburg!The Jump Jam returns to the Subaru Bike Park on October 18th.Cash prizes are on the line! 💰T...
09/04/2025

🚴‍♂️ Get ready, Spartanburg!
The Jump Jam returns to the Subaru Bike Park on October 18th.

Cash prizes are on the line! 💰

This event is FREE for kids 12 & under making it a perfect day for the whole family. Whether you ride or just come to cheer on the action, you won’t want to miss it!

📍 353 Forest Ave Spartanburg, SC 29302
🗓️ Saturday, October 18

🚨Exciting Updates on the Saluda Grade Trail 🏃‍♀️🌿At PAL, we’re thrilled about what’s ahead for the Saluda Grade Trail an...
09/04/2025

🚨Exciting Updates on the Saluda Grade Trail 🏃‍♀️🌿

At PAL, we’re thrilled about what’s ahead for the Saluda Grade Trail and want to keep you updated as this transformational project moves forward.

Here are the latest milestones:
✅ August 2025 – Notice of Environmental Review released
✅ September 2025 – RFQ released for engineering and design services in SC and part of NC (a multi-year process)
✅ Summer 2026- Conserving Carolina and PAL have hired a firm for marketing & community engagement planning

Next Steps:
➡️ Once design is complete, the first phase of construction can begin
➡️ Subsequent construction phases will follow based on fundraising progress
➡️ Fundraising is ongoing and vital to making this vision a reality

🚨Friendly Reminder: The corridor is not yet open to the public. Please, no trespassing.

We’ll be sharing regular updates, so stay tuned as together we build a healthier, more connected community!

PAL is proud to announce that Michael Judice is rolling on to our Board of Directors!Michael’s leadership, dedication, a...
09/03/2025

PAL is proud to announce that Michael Judice is rolling on to our Board of Directors!

Michael’s leadership, dedication, and passion for community will be a great asset as we continue our work to build trails, strengthen programs, and create a healthier, more connected Spartanburg.

We’re excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to the impact he’ll make.🌿




🌿Trail Tuesday 🌿Walking down this hill to the River Birch Trail behind W***y Taco feels like a walk into paradise. Surro...
09/02/2025

🌿Trail Tuesday 🌿

Walking down this hill to the River Birch Trail behind W***y Taco feels like a walk into paradise. Surrounded by greenery, fresh air, and the peaceful sounds of nature. It’s the perfect escape right here in Spartanburg. 🪾

Plenty of benches for you to sit down on and catch your breathe while enjoying the trail! 🪑🌳
08/29/2025

Plenty of benches for you to sit down on and catch your breathe while enjoying the trail! 🪑🌳

What section of the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is your favorite? The DAN has great areas along the trails that con...
08/27/2025

What section of the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is your favorite?

The DAN has great areas along the trails that consist of great art, seating, and scenery! 🏃

🌿 Trail Tuesdays🌿Take a walk, run, or ride along the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail . One of Spartanburg’s favorite gr...
08/26/2025

🌿 Trail Tuesdays🌿
Take a walk, run, or ride along the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail . One of Spartanburg’s favorite greenways! This trail connects neighborhoods, parks, and community spaces while giving everyone a safe and scenic place to stay active.🚴‍♀️

From downtown access and beyond, the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail is more than just a path it’s a link to a healthier, more connected Spartanburg. 🌳

Come see why this trail is at the heart of our community! 👟

☔🌿 Rain doesn’t take away the beauty of our trails, it just gives them a new kind of magic.🌳
08/22/2025

☔🌿 Rain doesn’t take away the beauty of our trails, it just gives them a new kind of magic.🌳

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29306

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Through policies, partnerships, places and programs, Partners for Active Living inspires a healthy and active Spartanburg county Spartanburg county.

Partners for Active Living (PAL) works to transform Spartanburg County into a vibrant, healthy, connected community where we live and grow.

PAL frames our work in a three pronged message, which all point to healthy eating and active living: childhood obesity prevention, trail development, and walking and bicycling for everyone. Within each of our three focus areas, we address the four 'Ps':

" Places to be healthy and active

" Programs that encourage activity