I absolutely love the West Columbia Riverwalk. I've been coming here for years, sometimes to run,…read moresometimes to take a leisurely stroll, walk my dog, clear my head, converse with friends, etc. No matter what time of year you go, it's absolutely beautiful, but I think it's at its peak during the spring months, such as March and April. While you obviously get a great view of the Congaree River, there's also an abundance of flora and fauna for you to look at, and it's fun to try and spot the turtles perched up on the rocks on a sunny day. There's also a lot of really cool pieces of artwork painted onto the bridge-beams surrounding the river, as well as an assortment of picnic tables and viewing benches for you to sit down and relax. All-in-all, I love the Riverwalk, and I'll be coming back for years to come.

Very, very beautiful scenery, very peaceful and very easy to walk through and just clear your head…read more I have a recommend.. it has some swings for kids to play and it's really good for the whole family or if you want a romantic vibe

Great family location with baseball fields and terrific playground equipment. Perfect spot for my…read moregrandsons to burn off energy before the long car ride home.

Seven Oaks Park is great! We take our kids everyday after hubby gets home from work. Great soccer…read morefields! Walking trail & play ground. Our kids love running around & getting some fresh air. There's so many fields which is great everyone gets to enjoy the park. There's plenty of shade.

This is a great family outing…read more The lights are always well done. About half way through, you can stop for a hay ride ans race your kids down the hill on the slide. Kids can write letters to Santa and buy hot chocolate and snacks. It was a nice warm 48 degrees when we went there. Get out have some fun and make a few memories.

If you love Christmas lights, this is one of the best spots to be. The trail is 4miles long, and we…read morewere able to stroll through for the annual Sleigh Bell Trot. The light displays don't really change year after year, so if you've been last year, there aren't any new surprises this year. Still a fun night out! Safe and clean!

Timmerman Trail tucked away but easily accessed from the main road, very well maintained, and a…read morefriendly place to walk around.

Cayce is a city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, along the Congaree River. Its the third-most…read morepopulated municipality in Lexington County. I've been visiting Cayce, SC for a few yrs now. Its a easy stop over on my way to Columbia. A few yrs ago they decided to start letting local artist use the space for murals. They do have some cute coffee shops, walking trails and lot of murals popping up. The city does a good job of keeping it clean and maintaining the outdoor spaces. I need to check out the walking trails in the near future. Hopefully Cayce will continue to grow, and they will add more unique things to do for all ages. I love visiting small towns to support the locals and the gems that can be found. Dont forget to check out all the murals. Columbia has a wonderful website that list all the murals in Lexington, Cayce and Columbia! Great resources a click away online. Spend time in your local areas, share tips, support the locals. Enjoy, its worth a visit!

It was a beautiful day. Very nice walk. We pushed a stroller without problem. Loved seeing the…read moreturtles and even got to see a snake and egret. Just bummed that a large part was closed so wasn't able to get all my steps in.

Beautiful park. We were able to take a nice afternoon walk. There are some nice spots to take…read morepictures.

In Columbia on business and needed to get out and exercise. I am so thankful to have found this…read moretrail on Yelp. It is a safe environment with plenty of people out walking, plus it's dog friendly. Beautiful scenery and homes along the trail and not to mention you're surrounded by water and the sound of the stream will keep you going. I did see a few people out riding bikes as well. I'm a biker myself, but didn't think that the trail was large enough for large groups on bikes. But then again, are most trails ever?? If you're in the area please do plan to check it out and go for a stroll. Parking is limited, but also available down the street.

It's such a beautiful park the paths are sidewalks so I could get thru with my wheelchair, the…read morecarvings are beautiful and the rest of the art on the walk is beautiful, it's the perfect park!

This large park includes the rec center and pool but the pool is closed (COVID) and the park…read moreremains open. A small stream makes its way through the park and there is at least one bridge over it to enjoy the quiet sounds of the water. Lots of smooth concrete paths wind their way around the benches that are scattered just about everywhere. Many shady spots to sit and enjoy the peace. There is a good sized parking lot near the pool area. [Review 14035 overall, 1357 of 2020, number 672 in South Carolina.]

This place is off Blossom Street near USC.. It was a placed I only looked up to appease my better…read morehalf's 2 children while in town. I was pleasantly surprised by the side and cleanliness of the pool. Now the bathrooms would have been a little cleaner. There was a strong smell of PEE on my last visit. Parents should better supervise their young while they are getting dress/undressed in the locker area. Their are plenty of lifeguards who are pretty serious about the safety of the patrons. You can find plenty of kids as their on summer vacation, and adults looking to tan on the lounge chairs. I'm not a major swimmer but I did enjoy my time with the kids here....

All I can say is... wow! What a touching and beautiful tribute to all of the South Carolinians who…read moregave their lives in service to our country. I stopped by this park to pay my respects on Memorial Day, and I swelled up with pride to be a South Carolinian. I'd recommend anybody in Columbia, whether you're a native or just stopping through, to stop by and just spend a few minutes of silence in this beautiful space. It'll be sure to touch your heart! Happy Memorial Day 2025!

Nice little park with a bunch of different war memorials…read more Not very large but it was worth stopping by and walking through. Free to park and not a bunch of walking. If you are handicapped you will likely miss a few of the statues because they didnt appear very accessible. Also a homeless guy sleeping in the park at 1pm Not sure if it is an area I'd come to at dark this area might be sketchy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park was an awesome public park, both for the way it honored Dr. King's…read morelegacy, as well as providing a nice public space and geographical information for city residents. I went to the park on MLK Day 2026 (1/19/26) and was happy to see that others had already stopped by to lay flowers and place a wreath at the park, and pay their respects to Dr. King. I took one lap around the park and liked reading the plaques about wetlands and detention ponds, as well as looking at some other symbolic markers around the park. To conclude, this is a great public park, and I'll definitely be back in the future to walk around and collect my thoughts. My favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quote: "The time is always right to do what is right."

Not far from the bars and restaurants in the Five Points area, this park is bisected by a small…read morebrook (bigger than a stream, not quite a creek) with a large fountain on a brick path. There are a number of benches and picnic tables which would make this a good spot for bringing lunch from nearby. There did seem to be a small population of residentially-challenged but they kept to themselves and I was able to enjoy the park today. The large fountain is pretty and there are some other tributes to the late Doctor King including a stone carved with a small portion of one of his more famous speeches. There is some street parking. [Review 14036 overall, 1358 of 2020, number 673 in South Carolina.]

Impressed with the intentional use of space!…read more We made a day trip to Columbia, SC and needed to stretch our legs and burn some energy. Finlay Park offers a GREAT playground with slides, rope ladders, climbing limbs, splash pad, and turf slide. Plenty of room to relax or log a few steps. There is a beautiful water fountain, grotto and pond where they offer sailboat rentals . There is also 2 miles of sidewalk and pathways for walking or taking advantage of the roller skate rentals they offer. Not to mention pickleball courts, ping pong, soccer goals, and fitness court. A round of applause to the City of Columbia for this amazing recreational and public space.

I'm so excited that I finally got to check out the new Finlay Park! I had heard nothing but good…read morethings about it from those who attended the grand re-opening, so my expectations were set pretty high... well, I can say that it certainly did not disappoint! First and foremost, I must say that it was simply awesome to see the signature water sculpture flowing and spinning again. That alone went a long way in restoring the signature feel of the park. Furthermore, I absolutely loved the landscaping below the fountain, which consisted of a small stream running through some perfectly manicured rocks and bushes. In addition to the landscaping, I absolutely loved the modern artwork that was incorporated into the park. There was a beautiful yet funky mural that was created by a Columbia-raised artist, and the park also had some really cool 21st-century sculptures, most of which directly represented the state of South Carolina and the city of Columbia. The park also had a really cool calisthenic workout station, which looked perfect for a complete bodyweight workout session, as well as pickleball courts that anybody can play on. Moreover, although I do not have children myself, the park looked like the perfect place for kids to run around for hours and hours. From what I could see, there was a huge climbing platform, two (2) enormous slides, multiple sets of different types of swings, and, what appeared to be a hill that the kids could slide down using burlap sacks. 10-year-old me would have marveled at the quality of this playground! Finally, there was a huge platform stage to hold concerts on, and a nice, well-manicured plain of grass for attendees to watch and enjoy on. All-in-all, I can't say enough good things about the re-opening of Finlay Park, and I'll be excited to come back for days and years to come!