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.

We entered the park from Bull St on to Halsey via bicycle. I was instantly drawn to signs in the…read morepark, which I almost always stop to read. The first one told me about the importance of marshland, but was hard to read because it was very faded. The second, more solid and legible sign / plaque, gave us a history of how the park got it's name and who she was. The views from this end of the park are nice and you can see the new construction of the Children's Center and the Marina along Lockwood Blvd. Pelicans could be see diving in to the water for breakfast, so we stopped to watch that for a minute. Benches are available for sitting if you are so inclined. Overall, a nice quaint park for sitting and meditating.

This has become one of my favorite spots in downtown Charleston. It's a beautiful slice of nature…read morewhere one can find solitude in the hustle and bustle of the city. Directly across from the harbor, it mainly consists of an overflow pond, a fishing dock and a couple of benches under the shade of oak trees. You can relax and take in the peacefulness around you, watch the locals fish, or catch a few yourself. You have to park in the private parking lot of the condos just off of Lockwood, but I have never had a problem with this. There is not a lot of room for kids to run around but it is a cool spot to share with bigger kids who are interested in fishing. Overall though it is a great place, especially if you just need to take a minute or two for yourself.

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.

Cannon Park is located near MUSC and Roper Hospitals, in a less commercialized area of downtown…read moreCharleston. My most recent visit was for two days of volunteer work with my running club, which hosts a race that begins and ends in the park. Cannon Park's most prominent feature is the raised platform with four columns, which are the last remnants of the old Charleston Museum that burned down in 1981. Lately, people have used sidewalk chalk to write inspirational quotes and positive messages on the columns. For dog parents, Cannon Park is the place to go. Your pups will meet plenty of other pups to social with, as this seems like Charleston's token dog park. I'm not sure if dogs are supposed to be off leash in this park or not, but they often are. The park has doggy bags and waste receptacles, but watch your step as not everyone cleans up. I almost slipped stepping into a few holes as well, and I wish the city would give the park some TLC and level those so no one gets hurt. The park has a small playground, which is shaded but the equipment looks like it's seen better days. Although the Charleston City Parks website claims the park has wifi, it is spotty at best, so I wouldn't count on it. If you're hungry or thirsty while in the park, there's a Walgreens and a gas station very close by. This simple park doesn't have a huge tourist draw, which could be a plus. Since it's so close to the hospitals, it's the perfect place to go for a walk for some fresh air and a little escape from the medical community.

This is my favorite park in Charleston. It has trees that provide the perfect amount of shade in…read morethe hot and humid Summers, but it also provides some piece and quiet when you want to escape the hustle and bustle from the city center. Thanks to the columns that remain from the old museum, they are the perfect meeting spot to hang out with friends or have a first date. It's proximity to the gas station gives you the opportunity to get an ice cold beverage at any time. But make sure not to litter this green lung!

One of the newest parks in the system so the potential for future development is huge. It's only…read moreopen M-F currently due to budget constraints and working towards growth. Currently Free to enjoy. Even now as a small park it is a great place to come and learn about the convent and all its rich history. If you are looking for one of the best views of the bridge, this is it. A quiet and relaxing atmosphere just adds the the draw to come and relax by the harbor. The staff is super friendly and welcoming and great resources to learning. Definitely recommend bringing a picnic lunch and stopping by to enjoy the scenery, peace and quiet.

This is a new park. As signage inside indicates, this land apparently belonged to some sort of…read morereligious institution and was recently bought by the state. They are converting it into an event space, which hasn't really started yet, so outside of some restrooms the building is blocked off as if anyone who walked through it was in mortal danger. They describe the current status of the park as a "soft opening", during which one can utilize the outdoor areas for picnic space and such. And when you get a look at them, you'll see why. This plot of land has splendid views looking out over the harbor, where the Ravenel bridge, Fort Sumter, and the city itself can be viewed clearly. The waterside is grassy, but you can walk along it for a bit and there was an enormous population of small crabs to watch skittering around. There were several different spaces to sit with this view, including a gazebo with a screen around it if you are concerned about bugs (which were not a huge issue when I dropped in, but I'm sure they are some of the time). There is no charge to get in, and while it's not an especially happening place, it's good that this land has opened up for public use.

Visited to take some family pictures & loved this cute hidden gem. Our dog Mac especially loved it,…read morefor a normal walk but also the two dog park areas!

Great little hidden gem in Mount Pleasant! I love taking my dog to the dog park here and walking…read morethe trail afterwards. Make sure to slather on that bug spray before you go! Beautiful views across miles of marshes, and probably the most "secluded nature" vibes that you can get being this close to the center of Mount Pleasant.

This is a sweet little neighborhood park. Great shade trees and playground toys for the kids. It's…read morenot a "destination" park, but perfect for residents in the area. Not fenced so keep the two and four legged pups away from the streets on 3 sides. Love the peacefulness of this neighborhood.

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