Quail Valley is located near a major regional shopping area, Harbison Boulevard, which has seven separate shopping centers, including a a major regional mall, Columbiana Center. The Quail Valley Swim and Racquet Club is located in the center of Quail Valley. The Club is private, members only, but membership fees and annual dues are very reasonable. The Club has eight lighted tennis courts, a 50 meter pool and a club house. The Quail Valley swim team competes in the Columbia city swim league and tennis players compete on many levels in Volvo Tennis.
Lessons are available.
Recreational opportunities abound in close proximity. To the west Lake Murray and the Saluda river , with the Saluda Shoals Park, are less than three miles away. Three miles to the east is the Harbison State Forest and the Broad River is easily reached from Quail Valley. The Riverbanks Zoo is a short drive away as well as the South Carolina State Museum .