Sports & trails park · Tega CayPublic access
Catawba Park
The city's largest active park, with multipurpose and ball fields, a playground, an open play meadow and trails.
Lake & Outdoors
Parks in Tega Cay
The City of Tega Cay runs a network of parks, from big sports fields to small neighborhood playgrounds and two lakefront parks. Pick one by what you want to do.
Editorial illustration · not a specific venueRoom to run
Fields, courts and playgrounds for an active morning. Both are open to the public; leagues and rentals can occupy fields.
Neighborhood sports park · Tega CayPublic access
Runde Park
A city park with ball fields, a basketball court, a playground, picnic areas and trail access.
A walk in the woods
Trail starts and quieter green space.
Playground & trails · Tega CayPublic access
Trailhead Park
A park on Tega Cay Drive near City Hall with an inclusive playground, a basketball court and access to walking trails.
Lakefront park & boat launch · Tega CayPermit parking
Pitcairn Park
A lakeside park with a boat launch, pavilion, grills, playground and the short Linerieux nature trail.
On the lake
The two lakefront parks require a city parking permit — free for residents, with a fee for non-residents.
Lakefront park & swim beach · Tega CayPermit parking
Windjammer Park
A point on Lake Wylie with a beach and lake swimming area, a covered picnic shelter, restrooms and a scenic overlook.
Lakefront park & boat launch · Tega CayPermit parking
Pitcairn Park
A lakeside park with a boat launch, pavilion, grills, playground and the short Linerieux nature trail.
Small stops
Neighborhood-scale parks and the disc golf course.
Pocket park · Tega CayPublic access
Diamond Head Park
A small neighborhood park with a playground and a grill.
Pocket park · Tega CayPublic access
Koala Park
A small city park with a gazebo and parking.
Pocket park · Tega CayPublic access
Heron Harbor
A small city park with a playground.
Disc golf · Tega CayPublic access
Tega Cay Disc Golf Course
A city disc golf course with a gazebo and grill.
City parks vs. private amenities
Every park on this page is operated by the City of Tega Cay. Pools, clubhouses and greens inside private neighborhoods belong to their associations and are not public parks.
Rentals
Windjammer, Pitcairn, the Glennon Center and Catawba Park fields can be rented through Tega Cay Parks & Recreation.
Weather
The department runs a weather hotline for field closures; see the Parks & Recreation place page.
Common questions
- Which Tega Cay parks need a parking permit?
- Windjammer Park and Pitcairn Park. Windjammer parking is by permit only, except during Carolina Show Ski Team events; permits come from the City Administration Office, free for residents with a fee for non-residents. Pitcairn lists a non-resident parking fee.
- Which park is best for kids?
- Runde Park and Catawba Park have playgrounds plus room to run; Trailhead Park has an inclusive playground. Small pocket parks such as Diamond Head and Heron Harbor work for a quick stop.
- Can I rent a park?
- Yes. Windjammer and Pitcairn rent by the hour with a minimum and a refundable deposit, and Catawba Park fields can be rented. Book through Tega Cay Parks & Recreation.
- Who runs the parks?
- The City of Tega Cay Parks & Recreation department, whose office is at 7727 Tega Cay Drive. Neighborhood association amenities are separate and private.
Hours, menus, fees, schedules and access rules belong to each operator and can change. Every place page links to its source — check it before you go.