Do you believe in ghosts or other paranormal phenomena? If not, then you may seriously reconsider after a visit to the most haunted playground in South Carolina, located in Herdklotz Park. Take a peek below to learn about the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital and this playground and then decide if you have what it takes to endure the downright creepy things that have been reported here …

First things first: what makes it so creepy? Let's explore the Herdklotz Park history.
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It's built on the site of a former tuberculosis sanatorium where many afflicted and very ill patients from the 1930s to the 1950s would essentially be quarantined until they simply died. Although the park is now on the site, part of the basement of that old hospital is still intact.
Today, the property consists of a great deal of green space, as shown in the Google satellite image below.
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However, that part in the center with all the playground equipment ... that's the part where the sprawling three-level sanatorium sat, until 2002 when it mysteriously caught fire in the early morning hours. Five years later, in 2007, Herdklotz Park opened and the community began enjoying access to this lovely rec facility that has wonderful views of the Greenville skyline and neighboring Paris Mountain. But, it didn't take long for strange things to begin occurring ...
By day, the playground is generally filled with the laughter of children and families.
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Gathering here for a shady picnic in the spring or fall is a welcome activity that fosters reconnecting with nature and each other. Picnic tables are found throughout the park and a gazebo is a popular spot for larger families and groups of friends to gather. You may want to take this sand-free picnic mat along just in case the picnic tables are all occupied when you visit.
But as the afternoon wears on and the trees begin to throw more and more shade, things can reportedly get a little uncomfortable in this haunted park in South Carolina.
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People have reported all sorts of otherworldly activity here that seems to begin just as the sun begins to set on Herdklotz Park. From unnerving sounds, like screams of pain to a simple bell ringing nearby (when there clearly is no one with a bell nearby), all sorts of creepy paranormal activity seem to make itself known on this playground. (The gazebo seems to be a hot spot for activity.)
As if the creepy sounds aren't enough to send chills up the spine of many visitors to the playground ... many people report seeing apparitions. Others see perfectly round orbs in flight.
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If you're a non-believer of ghosts or any otherworldly beings, that may be put to the test at this haunted playground and site of an abandoned tuberculosis hospital in South Carolina. Can you believe part of the basement of the hospital is reportedly still intact exactly under the playground?!

Have you visited this haunted playground in Greenville at Herdklotz Park — and did you experience anything unusual? Did you know the history of the Greenville Tuberculosis Hospital? We’d love to know!

Do you want to spot a ghost? Check out our list of more haunted places in South Carolina where you may just catch sight of one — they are each downright spooky and creepy! And watch this video of other playgrounds where paranormal activity has been reported:

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Haunted places In South Carolina

Courtnie Erickson | August 31, 2022

What are some of the most haunted places to visit in South Carolina?

After you have visited the haunted playground in South Carolina that we mention in the article above, there are dozens of other haunted places in the state that you will want to check out — especially if you love a good fright:

  • One of the most haunted places in South Carolina is Baynard Plantation at Hilton Head. It is believed that you can often hear — and even see — the funeral procession of William Baynard passing by the ruins of his home. Pretty freaky, right?
  • The Crybaby Bridge in Anderson is another haunted place in South Carolina that you’ll want to check out. The story goes that if you stop on this bridge in the middle of the night and turn off your vehicle, you’ll often hear the crying of a baby. If you look on the bridge, you’ll see the mother walking along the bridge, looking for the child.

 

Are there haunted cemeteries in South Carolina?

Yes! There are multiple haunted cemeteries in South Carolina that you can visit including:

  • Oakwood Cemetery in Spartanburg is one of the most terrifying haunted cemeteries in the state and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. While the newer part of this cemetery is quite beautiful and nothing seems unusual, if you visit the older areas of the cemetery, weird things are known to occur. There are numerous reports of apparitions, screams, ill feelings, seeing orbs, suddenly losing cell service, and more. Are you brave enough to visit this haunted cemetery in South Carolina?
  • Graniteville Cemetery in Graniteville
  • Sansbury Cemetery in Timmonsville

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