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Imagine a space where working parents can have a quiet area to work and check off that long to-do list while their kids play and get out energy – all in the same building. That’s exactly what is offered in Mauldin at the After School Plus facility. We checked it out and have all the details.

With remote work the standard for many jobs and the high cost of childcare, many parents are trying to figure out ways to keep their kids home while also trying to meet deadlines. Add in the explosion of homeschooling and a co-working space for parents is truly needed.

So that’s exactly what the massive space at After School Plus in Mauldin, called The Rhythm, is now set up for on Fridays. Parents can come and work in a quiet spot while their kids are in the same building under adult supervision.

Carrie Turner runs Acton Academy, a type of homeschool co-op, in the space on the other days of the week. She wanted to offer something on Fridays that she has been asked for over and over again: a co-working spot where parents could work while their kids would be entertained for a few hours. She answered the call and created The Rhythm.

The spot where this co-working space is located is right off 385 and just an ideal area for bringing kids to get out their energy. Greenville Gymnastics is right next door and there’s an enormous gym with plenty of space for games, crafts, or just hanging out on super comfy chairs.

The space also has a big cafeteria where kids can eat lunch, either with their new friends or with their parents, who are right upstairs.

There is no outdoor area for play yet, but it is in the works and plans are being discussed.

The rooms for co-working are honestly adorable. Comfortable chairs and couches line the walls. There are tables and desks if parents need them plus a separate private room for conference calls and Zoom meetings.

And what would a co-working spot be without a coffee machine? There’s a coffee maker, plus water and a fridge if you want to bring your lunch or other snacks.

Who knows, you could meet your next BFF here who is also just trying to manage working and raising her kids.

If there’s anything that parents ask for in the local mom groups over and over again, it’s a co-working space for parents. Carrie delivered it, and if parents really want this, they should show up and use it. The co-working spot is still in its infancy, but the hours could expand and more attractive options could be offered if the demand is there.

The space is huge for kids who want to either run around and play more active games or just hang out and play games or chat with friends. The space is beautiful for parents to work with comfortable chairs, coffee, and tables. I love the option of a private room for calls.

Currently, the hours of The Rhythm in Mauldin are Fridays (except for the week of Christmas and New Years) from 10 am – 2 pm. The cost is $30/four hours or $20/two hours per kid. An hour is $15/kid and $10/per sibling. Parents are welcome to bring their children ages 4-14, and since it is a co-working spot, they are asked to stay on the premises, as there is not a drop-off childcare option. You can sign up at the website.

Coffee, wifi, and printing is all included. There are light snacks and drinks available for purchase.

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The Pickle Yard, an indoor pickleball and sports park, will soon open in Mauldin in the Maverick Yards development.

Drew Parker and Jim Canavos co-founded the project. The two have collaborated on other destinations, notably The Commons in Greenville’s Unity Park. Canavos said The Pickle Yard, located at 15 Jenkins Court, will be open by Christmas but did not give an exact date.

Although it is primarily a pickleball facility, The Pickle Yard is also an eclectic entertainment destination.

“I am most excited to see this place come to life! People walking in with a smile, ready for fun, and leaving with new friends,” Parker said. “If Pickle Yard becomes that kind of community, built around great food, sport, and healthy living, then we’ve done something right.”

The facility capstones the Maverick Yards redevelopment project in downtown Mauldin, near City Hall and northeast of the busy Butler Road/Main Street intersection.

The Pickle Yard includes:

The courts and simulators can be rented by the hour.

Padel is a fast-growing racket sport that incorporates principals of tennis, badminton and squash. Similar to tennis and badminton, it has a net, but players can play off glass walls that surround the court.

Dilly’s Oasis is U-shaped, with TVs and about 30 feet of ADA-compliant bar space. Visitors can expect carefully considered bar fare, with options like bowls and salads on the menu. Along with Dilly’s, Daylight Burritos will provide services to the park, with some options provided by Luna Cafe in Simpsonville.

“We want to have as many reasons as possible for folks to come in here,” Canavos said, adding that their goal for the park was to create a space they would enjoy. The inclusion of a grass volleyball court comes from their daughters, who play volleyball.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Fans formed a line outside of Mauldin City Hall Monday on night to meet a World Series champion who grew up right in their backyard.

Justin Dean, who just won the 2025 World Series as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was born and raised in Mauldin. He graduated from Mauldin High School in 2015 and played college ball at Lenoir-Rhyne before being selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 2018 MLB draft.

Dean’s path to the major league included seven seasons spent at the minor league level in both the Atlanta Braves and LA Dodgers organizations. He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers back in August, eventually helping the team win on the sport’s biggest stage in November.

“It’s a blessing,“ Dean said. ”An opportunity I didn’t know I would have, something I’ve always dreamed about. I’m glad to see it. I’m glad God blessed me to be able to make this happen, super appreciative of everybody who’s pulled up to support."

Dean signed autographs and took photos with fans outside of Mauldin City Hall before heading inside for a special announcement from the city. The entire event was initially planned to be inside, but was moved to the building’s front lawn to accommodate for the amount of people in attendance.

In front of his family, friends and fans, the City of Mauldin honored Dean and his achievement. Mayor Terry Merritt announced there will be a street named “Justin Dean Way” in Mauldin and declared that Dec. 6, 2025, the date of Dean’s 29th birthday, will be recognized as “Justin Dean Day.”

Those close to Dean know how deserving he is of such an achievement as both a player and person.

“I always gauge a person’s character and intentions by the way they treat my kids,” Mauldin athletics director and Dean’s high school coach Jim Maciejewski said. “And he always treats them like gold. He’s an outstanding young man.”

“I’ve literally watched Justin since he was about 8 years old,” city councilwoman Carol King said. “He comes from a great family, he’s a 2015 graduate here from Mauldin high school, went to college at Lenoir-Rhyne, so we’ve watched the whole journey. It’s been very exciting.”

King’s son played baseball with Dean when the two were younger, and the two families are still very close.

The smile did not leave her face, or that of Justin’s, for the entire event.

“I’m born and raised here, I’ve been here my whole life,“ Dean said. ”To be able to represent the city when I’m out is a blessing and for them to show love when I come back is a blessing in itself as well."

Dean was picked up by San Francisco on Nov. 6 and is now a member of the Giants organization.

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