Discover Holly Springs
14 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park
Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park pairs a historic farmstead and open fields with Bass Lake shoreline and boardwalks — good for pastoral scenes, reflections, birdlife and rustic architectural details. Golden hour (sunrise or sunset) brings warm light on the farmhouse and long shadows across fields; spring and fall add blossoms or color. Accessible paved trails and a boardwalk make composition variety easy; parking at Bass Lake Park lot (public park, no entry fee) and weekdays are quieter.
Lights on Waccamaw Christmas Light Show
Seasonal holiday light display along Waccamaw Court featuring themed houses, animated installations and canopy-lit streets — ideal for festive night scenes, colorful bokeh and long-exposure light trails. Best after sunset into the first hour of night (blue hour to first hour post-dark) when sky still holds color. Evenings are busiest—weeknights earlier in season are calmer. Street-level access with nearby curb parking; some spots are drive-through or sidewalk-friendly. Dress warm, respect yards,
Bass lake trail
Bass Lake Trail skirts a small suburban lake and wetlands with boardwalks, cattails and mature trees that create strong reflections and intimate nature frames. Ideal for sunrise/sunset color, birdwatching shots, and seasonal foliage. Easily accessible with free parking at Bass Lake Outfall Greenway; trails are flat and stroller-friendly. Weekday mornings offer low crowds; expect changing light through tree cover and occasional muddy sections after rain.
Veterans Park
Veterans Park in Holly Springs offers pond reflections, a boardwalk through wetlands, oaks and manicured lawns, plus memorials and a small amphitheater—good for landscape, waterscape and memorial detail shots. No entry fee; paved parking and accessible paths at 600 Bikram Dr. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and calm water; spring/fall for foliage. Weekday mornings minimize families and events.
Holly Springs Cultural Center
Holly Springs Cultural Center is a small-town arts hub—photograph its modern civic architecture, plaza and community events, plus rehearsals or performances when open. Best at golden hour or early evening when facade and nearby trees warm; check the center’s event calendar and hours (may require event entry for interiors). On-site parking and ADA access available; weekdays and matinees are quieter. Nearby downtown streets offer complementary street and portrait backdrops.
Ting Park
Ting Park is a community sports complex with baseball/softball diamonds, open lawns, a playground, walking trails and small wetland pockets — great for clean, graphic compositions of fields and light, candid sports action, and seasonal trees. Easy access with free parking, paved paths and no entry fee. Best visited at golden hour for soft light on the diamonds or at evening games for action shots; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Summer evenings can be busy with games; winters give
Oak Hall Park
Small community park with a calm lake, boardwalks, marshy edges and mature trees—great for reflection shots, autumn color, wildlife and intimate landscape compositions. Best at golden hour or after rain for mirror-like water; sunrise for mist. Easily accessible with free parking and paved trails; wheelchair-friendly boardwalks. Weekdays are quieter. No entry fee; respect local residents and leash rules.
Jones Park
Small community park with ponds, manicured lawns, walking trails and wooden bridges—good for reflections, intimate landscape frames and seasonal color. Best at golden hour or overcast mornings for even light; spring/summer offers lush foliage and wildflowers, fall yields warm tones. Easily accessible with parking at the lot, paved paths for tripods and mobility access; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter; expect families and dog walkers on weekends.
Parrish Womble Park
Small community park with wetlands, a pond, boardwalks and open green space—great for reflections, waterfowl and intimate landscape frames. Best at golden hour or after rain for mirror-like water; mornings offer quieter trails and active birds. Easily accessible with free parking on-site and paved paths for tripods/wheelchairs. No entry fee; popular with families on weekends.
Main Street Connector
Main Street Connector is a short urban streetscape linking downtown Holly Springs to nearby shops and parks. Photograph colorful storefronts, brick sidewalks, street lamps, seasonal trees and event signage; it's best at golden hour or blue hour when façades glow and lights come on. Easy to access by car with public parking nearby; wheelchair-friendly sidewalks. Weekdays are quieter; town events bring lively candid opportunities.
Mims Trail
Mims Trail is a neighborhood wooded trail offering close-up forest compositions, leafy canopies, seasonal color and small-stream or wetland pockets. Easily accessible from W Ballentine St with roadside parking and no entry fee. Best at golden hour or after rain for saturated greens and reflections; weekdays or early mornings minimize walkers and cyclists. Trail is mostly flat dirt — good for hand‑held work; expect dappled light under the canopy and occasional wildlife (songbirds, squirrels).
Womble Park
Small community park with a pond, boardwalks, open lawns, playgrounds and a picnic shelter—good for reflective water shots, intimate landscape frames and casual lifestyle scenes. No entry fee; ample parking at the lot off Stinson Ave. Best light is golden hour for warm reflections and long shadows; weekdays and early mornings are quiet. Paths and boardwalks offer easy accessibility; expect family activity on weekends and occasional town events.
Main Street Connector 2
Small-town streetscape and mixed-use connector in Holly Springs offering clean sidewalks, storefront façades, landscaped medians and seasonal trees—good for capturing everyday urban life, architectural details, and golden-hour street scenes. Easily accessible by car with street parking and nearby lots; visit early morning or late afternoon for soft light and fewer pedestrians. No entry fees; wheelchair-accessible sidewalks and crosswalks.
Womble Park Athletic Fields
Open athletic fields, tree-lined walkways and community park infrastructure offer clean, minimal compositions for sports action, environmental portraits, and wide sky landscapes. Best light at sunrise or golden hour for warm tones and long shadows; weekdays and early mornings have fewer players and parked cars. Site is public with ample parking at 300 Stinson Ave; most areas are accessible but expect active games on weekends. No special entry requirements; respect scheduled games and local users