# Anne Springs Close Greenway: Winter Trail Walks, Nature Center & Farm Encounters > Place to go for families in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area (NC / SC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Daily 7:00 AM–sunset; Greenway Gateway Visitor Center & Canteen open daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2570 Lake Haigler Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29715 - Ages: All ages; wide gravel and paved trails suitable for strollers; leash-friendly dogs welcome - Price: Daily admission $14 for adults (13+); $7 for youth (ages 5–12); children 4 and under free; members free - Schedule: Daily 7:00 AM–sunset; Greenway Gateway Visitor Center & Canteen open daily 8:30 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Leroy Springs & Company - Official page: https://www.ascgreenway.org/visit/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/anne-springs-close-greenway-winter-trail-walks-nature-center-and-farm--listing-52031dd8c889d99c99c6a5c6 ## About Located just across the state line in Fort Mill, SC, the Anne Springs Close Greenway spans 2,100 acres of preserved hardwood forests, tranquil lakes, and rolling pastures—twice the size of New York's Central Park. Winter brings quiet beauty to the 40 miles of multi-use trails, including scenic walks across historic swinging suspension bridges and lakeside strolls around Lake Haigler. Families can meet farm livestock including horses, miniature goats, and sheep at the historic barn, explore the interactive Gateway nature exhibits, and warm up with hot cider and sandwiches at the Greenway Gateway Canteen. The crushed gravel trails near Lake Haigler are wide and well maintained for jogging strollers. ## Similar picks in Charlotte - [Guided Night Hike at Anne Springs Close Greenway](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/guided-night-hike-at-anne-springs-close-greenway--listing-74e2bd75fa6609c122707a96) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Anne Springs Close Greenway – Rush Pavilion, Lake Haigler Entrance, Fort Mill · Ages 7+ · From $16 · checked Oct 24. An after-dark guided hike on the Greenway's trails focused on how the woods come alive at night. 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