I treated myself to a leisurely walk around Colonial Lake in the Harleston Village the other day…read more It's so pretty, surrounded by historic homes on the Broad, Ashley, Beaufain & Rutledge Streets. The lake itself is tidal & has very well manicured gardens and beautifully paved sidewalks. It's the ideal location for running or walking. They also have well place benches to just soak up the sun or fresh air. The peace & quiet is great. I'm ashamed to say it was my first time really exploring this area of Charleston. I'll definitely return here again. Lovely

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO Y'ALL! The festivities of the LowCountry…read moreas performed by WSWK Shortwave Kitch. Awesome show & Gullah to entertain all. Hope you were there to enjoy. If not sorry you missed a GOOD TIME. NOW FOR THE TREE LIGHTING!!

This is a beautiful park in downtown Charleston. Perfect for walking, biking, running, and pets…read more I've been here a few times in the past for the Spoleto Festival finale. I ran the Veterans Day 5K in November which was a fun run!

Hampton Park is a wonderfully maintained park in downtown Charleston. It's an awesome area to run,…read morebike, walk around, or just hang out and enjoy the sun. I run here often and I like that the loop is almost exactly one mile. Within the park there is a fountain, a gazebo, and lots of benches for sitting or having a picnic. Overall this is one of the highlights of Charleston in my opinion. It's definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful views of the water. The park itself and walking trials were paved and clean.read more

This is such a lovely park to take a sunset stroll. It's…read morevery dog friendly too. I loved seeing all the beautiful flowers in bloom. If you're ever on Daniel Island or looking for a quiet place with a view, I recommend it!

We came here for the Tree Love Vibes music festival and disc golf tournament. It was an absolute…read moreblast. The grounds are stunning. We watched giant turtles swim around as the sun set. The music was phenomenal. No one was put off by all of the thunderstorms that raged just hours before and threatened to return. There were porta potty's to use all over the grounds, most of them pretty clean. We enjoyed sitting on the dock as the moon rose and sleeping by the water in our truck. The cable park looks pretty janky, maybe not very well attended. There appears to be a fun floating inflatable/bouncy obstacle course, but no one was ever there to operate it. Highly recommend coming here for a swim, disc golf, and a picnic.

I spend 20 minutes at the gate trying to purchase a ticket and gain access to Trophy Lakes. Once I…read morepurchased the ticket - it wouldn't scan. The frustrating part in all this is they don't have a number to call so I can't find a solution. If you don't provide a solution to a problem, what's the point in gate automation? Hopefully they can get this fixed.

Great park. Not busy unless there is soccer. The playground is in full sun much of the time…read moreunfortunately and there is a creek right by the playground, so bring bug spray. Great trails, easy parking and clean bathrooms by the playground.

If you are looking for a beautiful park to visit, check out West Ashley Park…read more So beautiful! There are softball fields, a kids play grounds, plenty of hiking trails and a beautiful large lake and dock. We spent a few hours hiking the trails. They are well maintained and the views are breath taking. The lake is large and beautiful and looks to house several species of fish. There is a board walk and two floating docks on each side for shore fishing. We plan to come back with our kayaks for a day of fishing. There are picnic tables and a few BBQ grills. Perhaps a picnic lunch and then kayaking. The park is dog friendly with a leash. Lots of people walking and enjoying the quiet scenery and fall weather. You won't want to pass up West Ashley Park.

james island county park celebrates christmas. jolly good…read moretime enjoyed by families and the omg beautiful fascinated children, who actually gave our singers a "10"!!!! starting the season with blessings!!

So thankful for our parks! From the Holiday Lights to classes for kids to beautiful places to walk…read morearound... we're so appreciative of our parks!

Northbridge Park in West Ashley is a cool park that has great views of the river and is a hidden…read moregem! I've been here several times to enjoy a view when running, watching the fireworks, and have seen the Solar Eclipse from this area.

Northbridge Park is situated at the foot of the North Bridge; the one that spans the Ashley River…read more Tip: This bridge runs between Charleston's West Ashley and North Charleston. The park has a shaded picnic area. It also has a dock where boats can dock for up to two hours. The view of the Ashley River from the bridge is quite striking :-) On the day we were there, there were quite a few people there, many of whom were casting for shrimp off the dock. All told, this is a nice place to visit.

My wife and I camped at the woodlands nature reserve the weekend after New Years Eve with 2 of our…read morefriends and had one of the best outdoor experiences we've had in the Charleston area in a long time. There is so much to do at WNR, frisbee golf, SUP, kayak, hike and just relax. The Zun cabins are built perfectly to protect from rain (which we had sat. night). The spacious king sized Zun provided a comfortable place to crash after wearing ourselves out. Our experience was unique and a breath of fresh air for a lifelong resident of the now crowded lowcountry. Take a weekend (or longer) to explore this lowcountry gem, you won't be dissatisfied. Lastly, shout out to staff members Allison and Devin. The customer service was top notch. Both employees went out of their way to enhance our experience and make us comfortable! Thank you. #dogfriendly #tonsoffirewood #lowcountrycamping #woodlandsnaturereserve #zunhospitality

The Woodlands Nature Reserve on Ashley River Road is a great place to experience nature and explore…read morewith fresh air, trails, water, and much more. I really like the space and how much there is to see and do here. It is not that far from everything to be able to get away and enjoy some quiet. Well worth the visit.

Simple park with a loading dock free to the public. The Goose Creek reservoir houses some wildlife…read moreas seen with my attached image so it was pleasant to observe that. There a handful of softball, soccer, baseball fields but reserved for those in leagues or teams. However, there were some netted batting "cages" where folks can practice their swing. The walking path leads to the Hanahan amphitheater. A playground is tucked near the forest area so that's an option for the kiddos.

This is an excellent place to drop a boat or a kayak in. The only thing is it typically gets kind…read moreof busy around here in the spring and summertime. It's a really beautiful lake with surrounding creeks that drain into it, which also drains into the Cooper river. There are river otters that I've seen, as well as plentiful and large gators. There's also really good fishing as well as birding here in this little piece of paradise

Awesome campground, especially during the festival of lights! If you're there in the summer, the…read morewaterpark and splash area are open too. Lots of other activities for kids and adults - walking trails, disc golf course, climbing wall, nature course, dog park, fishing dock, and kayak/sup rentals. The campground is well kept and most sites are great. Beware of the ones that share a driveway if you're going it alone (50/51, 78/79, 124/125, etc). The campground map clearly denotes which ones have shared driveways. Also several sites have a sewer/water/electric hookup right on top of the neighboring site pretty much (119 to 118, for example). Those are not well marked on the map. Firewood at the store is hit or miss, so bring your own if you can. Each site does have a picnic table and fire ring, but the picnic tables are on the older side. Lots of trees all the way around, and there are a few interior sites with concrete pads. Bathhouse and showers are newly renovated and very nicely done. For the adventurous folks, there is also a primitive camping area for tenting on the other side of the overflow parking area behind the RV campground. These have raised tent pads, but no water and electric at the sites. There is also an adjacent group camping area frequently used by the boy scout troops. The campground store is very nice and I always end up spending money on trinkets and souvenirs. If you're going to the Festival of Lights, the shops are right across the street from the campground and very easy to walk to. This makes it super easy to buy ornaments before the shops get crowded and get train tickets before they sell out. 4 stars instead of 5 for just a few drawbacks. One, because football season is rough there. No cable, no TVs anywhere in the park to go watch the games, and digital antenna picks up only the most basic channels. The wi-fi at the campground store is good but only if you're standing in the store. Even a few RV spots away, you'll need a satellite with you to get your favorite football games. Also, some of the camping spots within our group needed a little TLC. The ash in the firepit from the previous guest was all the way up to the rim, leaving us to do the cleanup work. Campground staff was zooming around on their golf carts at way too fast speeds, making us nervous with our kids trying to ride their bikes. For the price we paid, it was very good but not great - a hard packed dirt spot with no cable/wi-fi and a sewer line at our neighboor's back door.

Our first experience traveling in an RV. Can't say I would do it again in the near future but…read moreCampgrounds at St. James Island is a wonderful spot. There are wooded spots and more manicured spots for RVs. They also have space for primitive camping, groups, and fully equipped cottages. The staff here is absolutely wonderful. Everyone is friendly and very helpful. F and I arrived late in Friday night, but there is a park ranger available after hours to let you in and guide you to your spot. The evenings are quiet after 10pm. It is family oriented and dog friendly too. We were more interested in getting into Charleston on Sunday and Uber picks up right by the general store all the time. This is really a lovely spot with lots to do.