Visitors to Bennettsville can enjoy plays, musical performances, hear authors, play golf or tennis and enjoy fishing and boating on Lake Paul Wallace, just a few blocks from downtown. Lake Paul Wallace is a 600 acre manmade lake with beach and swimming areas. A 1.5 mile lighted walking trail divides the lake into two areas separating water sports from fishing.

Recreation facilities in the City of Bennettsville include Bennettsville Community Center, Bennettsville Fitness Center, Smith Park & Playground, Kidsland Fun Park, Woodland Park, King Street Park & Playground, Bennettsville Tennis Complex and McLeod Street Basketball Courts.