ABOUT ROCK HILL

City of Rock Hill, SC

Founded in 1852, Rock Hill, South Carolina is the largest city in York County and home to nearly 70,000 residents. Located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Charlotte, NC, Rock Hill has progressed from its humble beginnings as a former textile community into a manufacturing, distribution, and knowledge economy. The City of Rock Hill is known for strong planning principles and proactive infrastructure improvements. Providing quality services is at the heart of the City’s 24/7/365 operations, leading to the tag line “Always on.” In addition to public safety and sanitation services, the City provides reliable, safe and efficient electric, sewer and
stormwater services in Rock Hill. The City is also the water supplier for the York County region. Rock Hill has established itself as a sports tourism destination, hosting the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Championships, 2017 UCI BMX World Championships, and many other local, national, and international events. For more information, visit cityofrockhill.com.

Fountain Park

Competition Lives Here.

Established as a sports tourism destination, the City of Rock Hill has the experience and all the essentials for staging a world-class event. We pride ourselves on our own distinctive southern hospitality and look forward to creating an inviting, family-oriented, fun-filled experience for all. Rock Hill enjoys a long-standing reputation for hosting large, first-class sporting events bringing tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year for BMX, cycling, soccer, cornhole, tennis, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, baseball and more. City staff, top notch facilities and community support make Rock Hill the sports mecca it is today.

In addition, the Rock Hill Outdoor Center has a kayak launch and over 3 miles of paved multi-use trail along the scenic Catawba River. The sports and recreation mixed with residential and retail make Riverwalk an active outdoor community.

Rock Hill Sports and Event Center

History, Culture and Heritage

Rock Hill and York County have several points of interest to experience history and culture. Rock Hill’s Historic White Home, the Main Street Children’s Museum and the Arts Council of York County Center for the Arts are located in downtown Rock Hill. Visit the Museum of York County and Historic Brattonsville, a living-history plantation and Revolutionary War site. Kings Mountain National Military Park preserves the site of an important Revolutionary War battle. The Catawba Indian Nation Cultural Center provides an overview and history of the Catawba Indian Nation, the only federally recognized tribe in the state of South Carolina.

Visit cityofrockhill.com or visityorkcounty.com

McFadden Building

South Carolina

Located in the Southeastern Region of the United States, South Carolina is known for our white sand beaches, parks, and spectacular mountains. It’s our world-famous Southern Hospitality, rich culture & history, and flavorful cuisine that will make you want to stay and Discover South Carolina.

YORK COUNTY

Rock Hill is the largest city in York County and is the 5^th largest city in the State of South Carolina.

ROCK HILL

Rock Hill has progressed from its humble beginnings as a former textile community into a manufacturing, distribution and knowledge economy. The City of Rock Hill is known for strong planning principles and proactive infrastructure improvements.