Best Parks For Outdoor Fun

Explore the best best parks for outdoor fun options for kids and families in Columbia

Finlay Park

Finlay Park

A landscaped park with a lake & swings. An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions.

930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Maxcy Gregg Park

Maxcy Gregg Park

Landscaped urban refuge with pool. City green space with walking trails, a garden & an Olympic-sized, seasonal swimming pool.

1806 Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Gist Park

Gist Park

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1115 Gist St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

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Abbeville St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Historic site with trails & picnicking. Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.

312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

Park with an amphitheater & a greenway. This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.

109 Alexander Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169

Carraway Park at the Riverwalk

Carraway Park at the Riverwalk

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212 Hudson St, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States

Granby Park

Granby Park

Riverfront sporting, camps & cabins. Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.

100 Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park

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216 S Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States

Sanctuary at Boyd Island

Sanctuary at Boyd Island

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US-76, Columbia, SC 29210, United States

Edisto Discovery Park

Edisto Discovery Park

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1914 Wiley St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States

Rosewood Park

Rosewood Park

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901 S Holly St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Riverbanks Botanical Garden

Themed gardens & a splash area for kids. Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone.

1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States

Waterfall Junction

Waterfall Junction

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1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC 29169, United States

Saluda Riverwalk

Saluda Riverwalk

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650 Candi Ln, Columbia, SC 29210, United States

Riverfront Park North

Riverfront Park North

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4122 River Dr, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

Palmetto Falls Water Park

Palmetto Falls Water Park

Recreational facility on a military base. Sprawling pool with slides & islands set on a military base (background check required for entry).

6511 Marion Ave, Columbia, SC 29207, United States

Southeast Park

Southeast Park

Many tennis courts & a walking trail. Tennis center including both hard & clay courts at public park with walking trail & playing fields.

951 Hazelwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, United States

Harbison State Forest

Harbison State Forest

Vast green space for hiking & canoeing. Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.

5600 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, United States

Saluda Shoals

Saluda Shoals

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6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, United States

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