I took my toddler to Park Circle Playground on a weekend afternoon. The playground was full of…read morechildren playing with a variety of unique and interactive equipment. It was clean and well-maintained. My toddler had a wonderful time at the playground and was very happy to spend his afternoon exploring all the equipment.

The perfect outdoor playground for active kids lays within 40 minutes. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to visit a couple of weeks ago with my kid and some friends. My suggestion is come early to snag parking and that's the only not thing to really watch out for. The playground boasts tons of different areas with opportunities to swing, climb, bounce, roll, and explore. I loved the variety of activities and things to do. I also love that the playground is mostly covered which makes the sun or some drizzle not a big deal. There are some areas outside the playground to sit and eat. I'm not sure about the process for booking an area or if you have to, but it's a solid place for a party. This is now a weekend staple!

This is a cute little garden to the right of the community center. We saw numerous monarch…read morebutterflies flying around. They had some interesting flowers and plants as well. Is it worth a trip just for this? No, but if you're coming here, the little playground on the other side of the center and then walking down to Quarterman Park, it makes for a nice little morning out for kids.

The Park Circle Butterfly Garden in Park Circle in North Charleston is beautiful and well…read moremaintained garden. The garden lives up to its name and there are plenty of butterflies available to be observed as they fly out and about from all parts of the garden. I like that there are educational displays with pictures of the different types of butterflies that are present in the garden. The flowers and plants are nice to smell and look at too. There are plenty of places to sit and even a picnic table to have a picnic in the garden. The trees in the garden create plenty of shade to make it a cool place to be. I like that this area is there and it is nice to visit on a busy day to catch some fresh air and quiet and hang out with the butterflies.

If you really want to hear about it, Charles Towne Landing is one of those places that's crazy…read moreabout history and all that, but it's been around 1670. ​Right when you get there, they've got this big concrete sign with a metal ship carved onto it, just to make sure you know your have arrived. But once you walk past the entrance, the place opens up into these incredible, huge live oak trees forming a canopy over a dirt path. It looks like something that's been there forever, without anyone messing around, nature is the master. ​They've built these wooden boardwalks that stretch right out across the marshland and over the still, dark water. The water reflects the green trees so clearly it looks like a painting, though half the people pushing strollers across the bridge are too busy taking photos to even look at the trees. They've also got a statue standing in the woods of a Native American holding a club, just standing there among the bare trees, which gives the whole woods a quiet, sort of eerie vibe. Up near the water, you can even catch a glimpse of the tall wooden masts of that old replica sailing ship they keep docked there. ​It's actually a pretty good place to walk around if you want to get away from a bunch of phonies for an hour, provided you just stick to the boardwalks and watch the trees instead of listening to the tour guides.

This state historical park had absolutely breathtaking views with such history to learn along the…read moreway. Admission fee is $12 per person which I thought was so worth just to go visit the animal forest alone. You can take a picture of the map at the counter or scan the QR code for a digital map. The otter and bisons were my favorite! There were accessible restrooms and water fountains throughout the grounds. There was plenty of parking onsite available and it is very easy to navigate as signs direct you where you need to go. There is a gift shop inside where you purchase tickets.

Wragg Square is one of Charleston's hidden gems of city parks. I got to experience an amazing local…read moreband during Spolero festival. This park was recently revitalized and beautified with the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Highly recommend a nice walk here when you visit!

A hidden gem even for Charlestonians, Wragg Square is a quaint little park among many in the city,…read morepacking 26 different species of plants in a small area. You'll notice an old brick wall and ornate fence bordering the park that dates to the early 1800s. The steps were refurbished in 2016. Best of all, the pathway leads up to the historic Second Presbyterian Church.

This is cool but you can't get close cuz of the fence. So talking pics and trying to see all of it…read morewas a challenge. Finding it is easy. Lots of people and trying to position yourself in a good spot. The tree is very amazing and unique and beautiful. So different that you wonder about how nature does this. I took a bunch of pics. This is a fun viewing just wish we could get closer.

Angel Oak is a great little detour if you are nearby. That is exactly what we did!…read more It's located off a little dirt road with very little signage. There is parking available outside the fence or handicap parking is located within the perimeters. The Angel Oak is a massive tree and certainly impressive to see in person. It is a protected tree, so there are some roped off area and signs requesting you to be respectful of the grounds, roots, limbs, etc. There is a picnic area within view of the tree. As you are heading out, stop by the little gift shop!

The battery is a nice walkway around the Charleston harbor area. The entire walking path is about…read more2.5 miles of sidewalk. It takes you from a coast guard sector and ends close to rainbow row. It also wraps around white point garden. There are so many sights, it's very pleasant, and the whole thing is along the water. My husband went multiple times on our trip to get our morning jogs in. I highly recommend it as a sunset walk as well.

One of those place where history hits you in the face and you can't help but imagine it a few…read morehundred years ago. Sweeping views of the harbor, Ft Sumter, ships, sailboats, the occasional porpoise, and a nice park with historical statues. If you're easily offended by statues then stay away. These aren't going anywhere.

Breathtaking views by the water to walk. Artwork displayed on the way. Free public restrooms as…read morewell as limited free parking. Available parking elsewhere, but need to pay. Great spot for a walk and then to grab a bite to eat on Shem Creek.

It was a VERY hot day in late June when we were at Shem Creek Park but the views all but made up…read morefor any discomfort we felt with the heat. The park consists of several boardwalks that allow you to walk over the creek and the marshlands that surround it, it's also adjacent to a more commercial boardwalk full of retail and restaurants as well as a marina where you can watch shrimp boats come in and feed the dolphins and pelicans their cast offs. I could have spent hours there just doing that! I love bird watching and the walkways out into the park are perfect for that. At the end of a few of them they also have covered pergolas/gazebo like structures with a bit of seating and shade if you want to park for a while and watch. This is also ground zero for a lot of fishing, so it may be a bit more crowded an other parts of the park but on a bright, sunny day it's the place you'll want to be.

To call this a park as a stretch. It's a little plot of land off of a major road with businesses…read moreall around it. But it is a good place to read a book or grab your lunch. And the few trees that are there are majestic and beautiful.

A nice and very historic part of Charleston here. The old oaks are well over 250 years old, the…read morecemetery predates most of those trees as well. In addition, the historic church is within walking distance and open for folks to explore.