Annual Events
At the lake, you will find plenty of room for everything you love to do on the water, from sailing, jet skiing, and water skiing to canoeing and kayaking. Lake Greenwood State Park is available for use by all residents and is known locally as the host site for the South Carolina Festival of Flowers Triathlon held each June. In addition to hosting the annual triathlon, the park provides year-round opportunities for excellent South Carolina Bass fishing, boating, camping, and hiking.
Lake Greenwood celebrates Independence Day by having its annual signature event, Lights on the Lake with fireworks, concerts, and vendors.
There are also various fishing tournaments, boat and kayak events, boat shows, and clinics
News and Events
Newport Events:
- Oakley Project / Olde Eight - See our Documents page for more details. An open house was held September 13th and reps from Olde Eight met with Newport reps on September 18th. Olde Eight will be sending Newport and Stoney Point owners periodic emails with misc updates. If you desire information in the future, goto www.greenwoodcounty-sc.gov.
- Lake Cleanup - Saturday, February 1st; 10:00am. Meet at the circle at the end of Headwater Drive. Supplies will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring gloves. All are asked to participate, even if you do not live on the lake. There is still some cleanup due to Helene. Contact: Steve Hill, [email protected], 309-287-8830.
- Newport Wine Walk - Saturday, March 22nd from 4:30pm - ??. More information regarding teams will be sent in February, but be thinking about hosting and/or being on the red, white, or dessert team! Contact: Jane Trnka, [email protected], 407-883-1074.
2025 Newport POA Assessments:
Assessments will be sent out in January to all property owners. If you have questions/ concerns, contact [email protected].
Front Gate:
Issue is being negotiated between MCK and the Newport Board of Directors.
Boardwalk Status:
The Boardwalk sustained damage during Hurricane Helene and is being repaired. Lake Management will come out and inspect the Boardwalk in the near future once all repair and riprap has been completed.
Fishing at the Newport Ponds:
Only owners and families residing in Newport are permitted to fish. Guests must be accompanied by the owning. This applies to all amenities including the Boardwalk. Those who don't comply will be trespassing. The Board, as well as anyone, has the right to call the Sheriff's dept as appropriate.
Pets:
A reminder that shots, etc. for pets are to be current. For nuisance situations (persistent barking, unleased animals, etc.), call the Sheriff's dept or Animal Control to address.
New Board Member:
Thanks to Janice White who will take over as Grounds & Maintenance. Steve Hill has decided to live early and the Board thanks him for his 4+ years of service!
Newport Flag Program:
The flag program is up and running! This allows Newport an opportunity to show their pride and patriotism by displaying the American Flag in front of our homes and property on 5 holidays per year (Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day).
The flag program is also a way for Newport to support local charities. Last year, 2024, Newport made donations of $2,048.59 to three separate charities: Tranquility Point, the Pathway House, and to the Humane Society. Many thanks to all who contributed!