I like walking here after work to read. It's really peaceful. I always snap a picture of the…read moreturtles sunbathing and then find a bench. I'll sit there for hours just enjoying nature.

This is a beautiful & peaceful urban park literally a moment's drive from historic downtown…read moreSummerville. There are lots of different paths, diverse landscaping, and even a babbling brook below one of the pedestrian bridges. There are also a couple of tennis courts.

Brittlebank Park on Lockwood Drive is one of Charleston's beautiful parks. A convenient spot…read moredowntown to catch the sunset. They have a good parking lot to host all kinds of events and a small playground. I went here for an evening yoga workout on a sunny Sunday with my friend.

This is a nice, no frills, green space to take in some Marsh views and enjoy the Charleston…read morewaterside. It's a nice multiuse space for events with parking along the water. Nice loop for a short jog, dog walk or a little picnic.

An odd enclave that one could (and I did) go through Charleston and North Charleston many times…read morewithout ever encountering, this military space has been made into a nice public park. Views of the water and the big road bridge abound, while a smaller pedestrian bridge highlights the entrance to the park from North Charleston. There are a variety of art objects, and the park certainly hasn't forgotten its naval origins. It's free to enter, and quieter than the downtown parks.

I was offered an amazing opportunity to go to high tides latest event low tide. It was EDM concert…read morewhich featured a couple of shops and food. I had an absolute blast and knowing now that Riverfront Park has other concerts and little nights out that you can take place and I could see myself going many more times. There are chill areas to hang out at the grass and a little amphitheater for you and your friends to take you photos. The music is good and the vibes were magical.

There were tons of spider webs and bottle caps and miscellaneous plastic pieces (!!choking…read morehazards!!) on the playground. It also looked like some terrible person decided to brush their dog out at the playground because there were no less than a dozen clumps of long black dog hair mixed with bark littered all over the playground. It was disgusting. This playground is in desperate need of some maintenance.

Mitchell Playground on Fishburne Street in Charleston is a great and underrated park and green…read morespace. I like that they have a full court basketball court and nice open spaces to run around and get some exercise. This park is clean and well maintained. There is plenty of on street parking surrounding the park and it is easy to get to from just about anywhere in Charleston.

This is a small park but it is a great spot to watch the sunrise! It is a bit noisy since it's by…read morethe highway, so it's not the best place to go if you're looking to relax. Although, if you are in West Ashley and just want to get by the water it's perfect! They have 1 dock. There are only about 10 parking spots, but people park in the grass as well. The walking path is less than a quarter of a mile in the actual park, but it does connect to a longer path that goes along the highway.

This is a very small but beautiful City of Charleston park at the foot of the North Bridge west of…read morethe Ashley off Sam Rittenberg Blvd (SC Hwy 7). It has a very nice, long fishing pier that extends into the Ashley River as well as picnic tables. Parking is extremely limited. Accessible from both sides of Sam Rittenberg Blvd whether heading north or south with a paved walkway adjacent to the north side of Sam Rittenberg Blvd that connects the park to the frontage road near Parkshore III. One of west of the Ashley's best kept secrets.

Surrounded by Ashley and Chisolm, and Broad and Tradd Streets, this piece of land owned by The City…read moreof Charleston was once upon a time a mill pond. Oddly enough there is no evidence of horses ever using the lot, however you may hear Charleston stories about a former family using horses to haul timber through the pond. Fast forward to today and you will find Horse Lot Park with the bare minimum of what is needed to make a park a great park. -plenty of wide, open space -trees on the edge for shade to rest in, enjoy a picnic, or read a book -a water fountain -ample amount of free parking -grass -trash cans -list of rules It is in a great spot in downtown Charleston, almost directly across Broad Street from Colonial Lake. Need a bathroom? There is a very clean one at the BP at the City Marina right up Lockwood. Wishing you had a book to read, check out the Little Free Library on Ashley Avenue, just before Broad Street. Lonely? Bring your pup. It's dog friendly! Want to be alone? Except for the occasional frisbee football game it is almost never crowded!

I really like the Horse Lot Park on Chisolm Street in Charleston. This is one of my favorite parks…read morein Charleston as it has a nice wide open green space and it is off the main street and is very quiet. It is nice to have so much open space to run around and play with. This space is good for pets or to just have a good spot to enjoy. This park is well maintained and always seems to be clean. There is always plenty of free parking up to four hours for the park and it is easy to get to from just about anywhere on the Peninsula. I have enjoyed using this park throughout the years and am happy that this place exists. I look forward to being able to come here many times in the future and utilize on of the best parks in Charleston.

Lucas Park on Barre Street in Charleston is a great park that has just enough are to run around and…read moreget some fresh air. They have a good playground and sitting area and plenty of shade from the surrounding trees. This park is well maintained and a fun place to go when you are in the area.

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.