Understanding recreation access in Tega Cay
City residency, a Tega Cay mailing address, HOA membership and club membership are four different things. Here is how access actually works at the places in this guide.
Public access
Open to the general public during posted hours.
- Catawba Park
- Runde Park
- Trailhead Park
- Diamond Head Park
- Koala Park
- Heron Harbor
- Tega Cay Disc Golf Course
- Nivens Creek LandingOperator rules and fees not confirmed here — check before you go.
- Tega Cay City Hall
Permit parking
The city requires a parking permit; permits are free to residents and carry a fee for non-residents.
- Windjammer ParkPermit parking (free for residents, paid for non-residents); open parking during Carolina Show Ski Team events.
- Pitcairn ParkPermit parking; a fee applies to non-residents.
Membership
Entry depends on a membership or registration with the operator.
- Tega Cay Beach & Swim Center
- Tega Cay Parks & RecreationPrograms require registration; eligibility and fees are set per program.
Paid admission
Open to visitors who pay a daily fee, ticket or booking; members may enter differently.
- Tega Cay Golf ClubDaily-fee play and memberships; owning a nearby home does not include golf privileges.
- Glennon Community Center
Residency ≠ mailing address
Some homes with a Tega Cay or Fort Mill mailing address are outside city limits. Permit pricing follows city residency, so confirm with City Hall.
HOA amenities
Neighborhood pools and clubhouses are run by associations for their members — they are not city parks.
Golf is separate
Tega Cay Golf Club is semi-private. Neither city residency nor a nearby home includes playing privileges.
Common questions
- Does living in Tega Cay give me access to everything?
- No. City residency affects city permit pricing, but the Beach & Swim Center needs a membership, programs need registration and the golf club charges daily fees or membership.
- Is a Tega Cay mailing address the same as living in the city?
- Not always. Some addresses share the 29708 ZIP code but sit outside city limits. Confirm residency with City Hall before relying on resident pricing.
- Are HOA pools public?
- No. Pools and clubhouses inside neighborhoods are run by associations for their members.
- Where do I get a park parking permit?
- From the City Administration Office at City Hall, 7725 Tega Cay Drive.
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.