Sans Souci trail extension gets $20.3M federal grant

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Greenville County is moving forward with a major extension of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in the Sans Souci area, backed by a $20.3 million federal grant. The project could add up to two miles of new trail, multiple pedestrian bridges over busy roads, and direct access through the Union Bleachery redevelopment, with construction expected to start around 2030 or 2031.

Why it matters

The Sans Souci trail extension will provide greater connectivity and access to the popular Swamp Rabbit Trail system, which has become an important recreational and transportation asset for the Greenville community. The project aims to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by adding dedicated trail infrastructure and bridges over busy roads.

The details

The $20.3 million federal grant will allow Greenville County to extend the Swamp Rabbit Trail by up to two miles in the Sans Souci area, including the construction of multiple pedestrian bridges over major roads. The project will also provide direct access through the ongoing Union Bleachery redevelopment, integrating the trail into a major mixed-use development. Construction is expected to begin around 2030 or 2031.

• The $20.3 million federal grant was awarded in 2026.
• Construction on the Sans Souci trail extension is expected to begin around 2030 or 2031.

What’s next

Construction on the Sans Souci trail extension is expected to begin around 2030 or 2031, following the award of the $20.3 million federal grant.