I would call this a hidden gem tucked away in beautiful downtown Charleston. Hazel Parker…read morePlayground not only has a playground, but also has a tennis court, a basketball court, a baseball field, and an open area to run around in next to it. As for the playground, there are two. They are separated into something for the littler ones and something for the bigger ones. The little ones have a rather large enclosed area with a couple of climbing activities, a swing set, and a really cool jeep to drive. The bigger ones also have something to climb on, across, and all over the place. There is also one of those really cool new school merry-go-rounds. There are lots of benches and picnic tables in the shade. They also have water fountains, and even one for the doggies. Of course my little guy thought it was for him! Attached to the park is an enclosed dog park too. You can also have your dog in the playground part. The best part about Hazel Parker Playground is that they have free parking!! There aren't many spaces, buy every time we have gone there has been a space. SO nice! The playground is always clean and rather quiet. A lovely place to spend an afternoon!

Great smaller city playground and green space, definitely a hidden Charleston gem. Great place to…read morelet your kids explore and unwind from doing touristy adult stuff. Bathrooms are available the the white building between the park and street.

Looking for a place to let your furry friend run wild and make new pals? Look no further than…read moreWescott Park's dog park! The Wescott Park dog park offers the best of both worlds with separate areas for large and small dogs. This thoughtful setup allowed Finn to mingle with dogs her own size and enjoy some exhilarating playtime without any worries. The canine camaraderie extended to the owners as well. We were greeted with warm smiles and friendly conversations There's water available to keep our furry pals hydrated, and the variety of structures for them to play around adds an extra layer of excitement. I especially appreciated the conveniently located potty area equipped with poop bags. It can get muddy after it rains, so might be a day to leash walk vs being in the dog park those days

Wanted to get out for a walk after the bit of snow we got. I have never stopped at this park and am…read morevery happy I decided to check it out. There was so much to do between the ball parks, playgrounds, dog park, endless options. I will for sure visit again with my dog and check out the dog park. Visible signs and maps throughout the park. Accessible restrooms throughout the park. Plenty of parking.

Beautiful park with amazing views! Great dock a lot of people fish from or just watch a bunch of…read morecrabs at low tide. Great for kids.

Really cute pocket park! They had picnic tables, a grill and a small amount of playground equipment…read moreand were dog friendly. I'm sure most people who don't live in the neighborhood probably don't even know it exists.

I stopped by the park to have lunch at the Pavilion during a work day in John's island. The…read morePavillion is next to a pond that has a nice native plant buffer around it and a lot of wildlife to watch.

Not nearly as nice as James Island park but it serves a different audience/reason. This park is…read moremore a collection of sports fields and whatnot. Was free to park though and had public restroom.

Gahagan Park has quickly become one of my favorite places to walk. Since the beginning of the…read moreCoronavirus, I've been staying with my boyfriend in Lincolnville. I have been trying to go on a walk every day. Most days, I just walk around his neighborhood. However, I was excited when I heard the parks reopened. I made a venture to Gahagan Park the first time almost on accident. I needed somewhere to go to get signal, as I don't get good phone service in Lincolnville. So I went to Gahagan Park for the phone signal, but after my virtual appointment, I decided to walk around this park. I found a track wrapping around a football field. I headed towards this because I assumed this would be the best place for walking. I passed a few baseball fields on my way. When I got to the track and started to walk around, I noticed that part of the track veers off. I followed this path to see where it lead. It went by some more baseball fields. It also lead to some public bathrooms and a picnic area. At the end of this walking trail, there is a graveyard. It is fenced in, and I couldn't get in. This is the point where I turn around, as the park ends and the walking path turns into a road. I like coming to Gahagan Park for my daily walks. I have a friend who plays ultimate frisbee here! This is a cool, fun, and relatively safe place to hang out. I definitely recommend checking it out!

A very well thought out park design! Very large playground area with a variety of playground…read moreequipment, including swings, tire, swing, sand area, slides, monkey bars, etc. I can imagine it would be hard to keep up with your child(ren) if there are multiple other children running around, but they would have a blast. They have a little scavenger hunt for shapes throughout the playground on as well.

Mary Utsey is a great city playground! I live nearby and played at this park when I was younger…read more This playground has plenty of equipment to climb and play on. The park is clean and well maintained. I came here recently with family and my nephew was full of joy going down the slides and running around. Recommend going here if you live in West Ashley.

My son loves this playground. We often stop here between errands and activities. Sometimes I even…read moreuse it as motivation for my son that if we get out the door sooner we will have time to stop! In the summer the big trees create large areas of shade. Bring a ball for the basketball area, or tennis rackets for the courts. Drinking fountain on site. Best part is the single entrance is not facing the parking lot so the littles learning to run can't escape into a dangerous parking lot or street.

I'm not sure what impressed me the most of the many parts of this public (no fee) park…read more An older gentlemanly fellow was tending to the shrubs within the Butterfly Gardens outdoor area. I couldn't help but stand and watch how well he worked, careful footing, tiny pruning sheets, totalky enveloped in his toil. I bumped into a volunteer who told me a bit about the lake behind the main building, the picnic area, the baseball fields --- a sweetheart of a lady, and so generous with her time. I loved the tall pine trees and the pine straw bed they laid down around the picnic table area. We sat breathing in the sweetest air, observing peace -- absorbing tranquility, this is a wonderfully calming place.

Love this park. Pretty nice indoor basketball court, outdoor baseball fields, benches, some algae…read morefilled ponds, free parking. Beautiful place to spend a couple hours or workout. Weird indoor basketball schedule with leagues that use facilities.

Etiwan Park on Daniel Island is a nice park for all ages. The green space is quite lovely and there…read moreis a playground for the kiddies as well. The field makes a great spot to relax in the sunshine or have a picnic with the family. Daniel Island also hosts some pretty cool events here as well, such as park day several weeks ago.

This playground isn't bad with easy parking along the street and places to sit and watch the…read morekiddos. Big complaint though...minimal shade! Skip this in the summer as the metal slides will surely give you a sunburn. There's a sandbox/sandpit that's covered which we liked - I could sit on the ledge and baby was contained and shielded from the sun. Bathrooms are a huge plus! There's no changing station, but it was nice to have public restrooms right there. Playground floor is sand and wood chips FYI. Plenty of nice grass and ball fields next door. Will be back...in the fall :)