Forest Acres is where life is at its best – it’s truly a city apart.
If spring’s bright azaleas are layered with the sound of community festivals, it must be Forest Acres.
Centrally located in the heart of the Midlands of South Carolina, the City of Forest Acres offers an exceptional quality of life founded in friendliness, faith and civic pride.
Nestled among old growth pines and hardwoods, the City of Forest Acres was incorporated in 1935 in part to encourage a small-town feel in increasingly urban surroundings.
It’s a growing community, but Forest Acres always nods to retaining character over growth at any cost. With our schools, churches, convenient shopping and a full calendar of cultural events, Forest Acres is where life is at its best – it’s truly a city apart.
A Family Foundation
With five parks for picnicking and playing, plenty of walking trails and access to the area’s lakes, the Forest Acres life is rich for lovers of the outdoors. The fabric of the community is knitted by its faith, dating back to the still-standing Bethel Church from the 1850s. From Beth Shalom Synagogue to Victory Praise and Worship and Forest Lake Presbyterian, along with other diverse houses of worship, families can always find a religious community that’s a perfect fit. In addition to a thriving local bookstore, Forest Acres is also home to John Hughes Cooper Library where children and adults find plenty of scheduled activities all week long.
A Vibrant Community
Forest Acres definitely knows how to have fun. Whether it’s golfing at one of six nearby golf courses, enjoying a concert on the roof of the mall, watching a game at the Forest Acres Baseball Classic or hanging out at the annual Forest Acres Festival, the whole year is packed with events that always draw a diverse crowd. With a supportive, stable business community and organizations like Forest Acres Restaurant and Merchants Association (FARMA), businesses cooperate and network to promote success for all. From young professionals living in the city’s well-kept starter homes, to busy families and retirees enjoying the justright pace of life in Forest Acres, everyone’s welcome.
The Forest Acres Lifestyle
Forest Acres has long been a family-friendly kind of town. Residents are proud of their safe, tree-lined neighborhoods and great schools. Whether it’s Crayton Middle School’s international program, which focuses on mixing health and social education with community service, or Forest Lake Elementary, a National Magnet School of Distinction, all of Forest Acres’ schools make the area desirable. The city is also convenient to downtown Columbia jobs. But after work and school, Forest Acres is home to more than 50 locally owned and nationally recognized restaurants. And nearby Columbia and Fort Jackson residents can’t imagine life without shopping at Midtown at Forest Acres mall or one of the city’s unique boutiques.
Then to Now
The City of Forest Acres boasts a rich history, still seen in landmarks from the 1800s like Quinine Hill and the Stork House.
Although the city is firmly appreciative of its community-oriented roots, Forest Acres is growing.
Real estate in Forest Acres is booming like few other Midlands areas, and businesses can expect population to grow by ten percent in the next 25 years. Residents of Forest Acres appreciate both the city’s small-town charm and its progressive plans for the future.
And the city, in turn, is ever mindful of why its residents love to call Forest Acres home – it’s a city apart.