Best Parks for Outdoor Fun

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

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.

Sesquicentennial State Park

Sesquicentennial State Park

Forested outdoor recreation plus a lake. Forested park with a lake offering campsites, kayak & canoe rentals, a bicycle loop & nature trails.

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).

Rosewood Park

Rosewood Park

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Edisto Discovery Park

Edisto Discovery Park

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Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park

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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.

Granby Park

Granby Park

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

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.

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

Elmwood/Roy Lynch Park

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Gist Park

Gist Park

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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.

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.

Carraway Park at the Riverwalk

Carraway Park at the Riverwalk

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Doko Meadows Park

Doko Meadows Park

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Sanctuary at Boyd Island

Sanctuary at Boyd Island

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Riverfront Park North

Riverfront Park North

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Saluda Riverwalk

Saluda Riverwalk

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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.

Waterfall Junction

Waterfall Junction

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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.

Saluda Shoals

Saluda Shoals

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Leo’s Landing

Leo’s Landing

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Frankie's Fun Park

Frankie's Fun Park

High-energry, indoor-outdoor fun park. Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements.

Saluda Shoals Park

Saluda Shoals Park

Hiking, fishing, picnic areas & kayaking. 400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.

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