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Parks, Events & Tourism

Parks, Events & Tourism

Parks, Events & Tourism manages the City’s parks (including Stumphouse Mountain Park and Sertoma Park & Fields), the Wanderweg Greenway, the City’s calendar of community events, and tourism promotion.

The department’s mission is to enhance quality of life for all ages, cultures, and abilities through well-designed and maintained parks that support a strong sense of community, while promoting and creating events that support local businesses and share Walhalla’s culture and community spirit.

  • Managing City parks and greenways
  • Special event coordination and permitting
  • Tourism promotion

Parks & Trails

Stumphouse Mountain Park

Trails, fees, hours, and park info.
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Sertoma Park & Fields

Bring the family, play disc golf, or watch a ball game. Ball fields, playground, picnic areas, and a 0.80-mile loop trail. Dawn to dusk, no admission fee.
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Wanderweg Greenway

A paved multi-use trail connecting neighborhoods to downtown. Walhalla is the planned terminus of the Palmetto Trail, South Carolina’s longest pedestrian and bicycle trail.
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Disc Golf Course

A free disc golf course at Sertoma Park & Fields, open dawn to dusk.
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Sertoma Park & Fields

Sertoma Park & Fields is a great spot to get outside: bring the family, play disc golf, watch baseball and soccer games, or just enjoy the natural surroundings. Established in 2008, Sertoma offers ball fields, a free disc golf course, a playground, shaded picnic areas, restrooms, and a walking trail, all within walking distance of downtown. It is the site of the annual Walhalla Oktoberfest each October.

Address: 272 Tulip Drive, Walhalla, SC (about 1 mile from downtown via Hwy 183 / North Catherine Street)
Hours: Dawn to dusk, no admission fee
Trail: 0.80-mile loop, natural/boardwalk surface, easy difficulty, about a 14-minute walk
Trail features: restroom, parking, playground, scenic observation, picnic area, trail head, leashed pets allowed, no camping

Community Events

Walhalla hosts a full calendar of community events throughout the year, including the Farmers Market, Jeep Fest, Get Outdoors Day, Independence Fest, the Hispanic Heritage Festival, Movies on the Green, the Merchants Market, Home & Garden Tours, the Christmas Tree Lighting, Cookies with Santa, the Christmas Parade, the Walhalla Wonderland Window Contest, and Frosty’s Night Ride at Stumphouse Mountain Park.

Walhalla Oktoberfest, held each October at Sertoma Park & Fields, is presented by the Oktoberfest Committee. Contact the committee directly for information on that event.

Annual Events
Events Calendar

Special Event Permit

Any outside organization hosting a public event in Walhalla needs a Special Event Permit before the event can be approved. Submit at least 60 days before the event.

  • Non-refundable $100 application fee
  • Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Walhalla as co-insured
  • All vendors, including entertainers, must hold a current Walhalla business license
  • Food vendors must additionally register for and collect the City’s 2% hospitality tax

Available City spaces: City Green (N Catherine Street & Main Street, next to Arby’s) and Brown Square (Main Street & College Street). City facilities (the Depot, Old St. John’s, Recreation Facilities) also require a separate RecDesk reservation.

Apply online. The $100 application fee is paid by Stripe.

Apply for a Special Event Permit

Event Vendor Application

Apply to be a vendor at City-organized events. $35 per event, covers the business license for the event day, limited spaces per event.

Apply online. The $35 fee is paid by Stripe. Active City of Walhalla business license holders may qualify for a fee waiver.

2026 Event Vendor Application

Contact

Office Location

  • Address: 206 N. Church Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
  • Phone: (864) 638-4343

Register Your Bees

"*" indicates required fields

The City sprays for mosquitoes June through early October. Register your bees and we will notify you at least 24 hours before any spray near your property.
Your Name*
Just the street address is fine -- e.g. 42 Oak Street. This is the address our spray crew references when planning nearby routes.
We will notify you here at least 24 hours before any nearby spray.
In case we need to reach you quickly about a schedule change.
Approximate is fine.
A brief description -- e.g. 'Backyard near the south fence' or 'Left side of house, behind the garage.' Helps the spray crew identify your exact boundary before starting nearby.
Optional -- e.g. preferred spray-free hours, second property entrance, etc.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Applying for a Special Event Permit

Any outside organization hosting a public event in Walhalla needs a Special Event Permit before the event can be approved. Here’s what to know before you apply.

⏱ Submit at least 60 days before your event

Applications received fewer than 60 days out may not be processed in time. Plan accordingly.

What you’ll need

  1. Completed Special Event Permit Application
  2. Non-refundable $100 application fee
  3. Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance naming the City of Walhalla as co-insured
  4. All vendors (including entertainers) must hold a current Walhalla business license
  5. Food vendors must additionally register for and collect the city’s 2% hospitality tax

City spaces available for permitted events

  • City Green — N Catherine Street & Main Street (next to Arby’s)
  • Brown Square — Main Street & College Street
  • City facilities (Depot, Old St. John’s, Recreation Facilities) — these also require a separate RecDesk reservation
Submit application to
City Administrator’s Office, 105 W South Broad Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Questions
(864) 638-4343
Download Special Event Permit Application

Water Service Changes

Water service must be started, stopped, or transferred in person at City Hall. Walk-ins welcome as no appointment is needed.

Office address
206 N Church Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone
(864) 638-4343, ext. 2

Starting service

Bring the following to the office:

  • Valid government-issued photo ID
  • Renters: your signed lease agreement or a completed New Tenant Form (available at the office)
  • Businesses: also bring proof of passing Fire Marshal inspection
Download Water Service Contract

Stopping service

Bring a valid photo ID. If you’re a renter, the property owner may also need to be notified — confirm with the office if unsure.

Download Discontinuance of Service Form

Apply for a Utility Tap

New water and sewer tap applications must be submitted in person and require sign-off from both the City and OJRSA before a tap can be approved.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete both forms below
  2. Bring completed forms to the Water Department at 206 N Church Street
  3. Contact OJRSA separately to confirm capacity at your address as  the City cannot approve the tap until OJRSA signs off
  4. Allow additional processing time for OJRSA review
Water Department
206 N Church Street, Walhalla, SC 29691
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone
(864) 638-4343, ext. 2

Required forms

Utility Tap Application OJRSA Sewer Accessibility Form

Note: water-only taps still require the Utility Tap Application. The OJRSA form is required for sewer taps or combined water+sewer taps only.