Here’s some information about Rock Hill SC’s and Fort Mill SC’s close neighbor, Tega Cay, SC.
Location
Tega Cay is poised on the shores of Lake Wylie, a mere 20minutes south of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina
Tega Cay enjoys close proximity to other major cities as well. Columbia, South Carolina is 82 miles away. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is 155 miles; Charleston, South Carolina is 185 miles; and the cities of Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia are less than 250 miles away.
Climate
Tega Cay has a humid subtropical climate. The city experiences four distinct seasons, although the variation between the seasons is not as extreme as in other parts of the US.
Taxes
South Carolina has one of the lowest per capita tax rates in the country according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census
Recreation
Tega Cay has its own 27 hole, championship daily-fee golf course with pro shop. There are eight lighted tennis courts for year round play.
The new Beach Club offers an eight lane Jr. Olympic pool, children’s wading pool with raining umbrella, a sandy beach, volley ball, picnic facilities, gathering room and fitness room for fun year round.
A marina provides covered and uncovered boat slips.
Tega Cay has two lighted ball fields that can accommodate a number of team sports.
The Tega Cay Athletic association coordinates sports activities for younger residents including T-ball leagues, Little League, soccer, softball, football and a swim team.
A spacious new golf clubhouse and event pavilion accommodates all sorts of special events and business functions.
City Services
Tega Cay residents are protected by the city’s own 24-hour Police Department and Fire and Rescue Department.
