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This park is adorable! So many live oaks and Spanish moss trees to enjoy. The pond with a small bridge, fountain, and ducks was the cherry on top. I went on a Saturday and a number of people were there taking wedding pictures. Perfect park to capture the southern charm of Charleston.
This park has such a nice walking trail. I found it fun that there were stops that you do exercises at during your walk. You see beautiful flowerbeds, statues, ducks and big trees with beautiful Spanish moss. They have a gazebo that I've seen people do yoga on, a basketball court and so much more. There was also a good amount of shade in the time frame that I walked the entire park.
Hampton Park is a wonderful, large park in Downtown Charleston. It is a great place to run, walk, or bike, but if you're not into fitness, you can always come here just to relax or have a picnic. The gazebo and rose pavilion are especially pretty. A lot of folks take photos here- I've seen many wedding and family photographers when I've been here for runs. It does cost a LOT to get married here, though, and you must go through the city. If you like to run, walk, or bike, the road around the park (Mary Murray Blvd.) is closed to cars/trucks on Saturday mornings. If you choose to run, walk, or bike any other time, be sure to stay in the designated lane. One "lap" is almost a mile which means you have access to your car, water, bathroom, etc every mile. I've always felt safe here but I usually visit during daylight or early evening hours. A few groups meet here to run or work out too, so you can join one of those for safety in numbers if you're concerned.
The park was absolutely beautiful with scenic natural views all around. It was quiet and peaceful--perfect for a relaxing morning walk. Highly recommend checking out this park!
This is a beautiful park. Great for walking, biking running, pets. There's a small bridge and fountain in the middle, with flowers lining the paths. Some limited seating area as well. Really comes alive during the springtime.
After lunch at Grove & Park we decided to go for a walk in nearby Hampton Park. It was a glorious autumn afternoon and the walk was just perfect. What a beautifully maintained Park for public use. Gorgeous flowering trees and shrubs with people walking their dogs & babies. A beautiful gazebo and pond with lots of benches to sit & soak in the fresh air and sunshine. I only have one complaint... There are no signs, so you don't know where you are going or the distance involved. Other than that we had a lovely time meandering around the park.
I spent the day here, parked in the sunshine so the solar panels on the roof could pull in some power and working from my wifi hotspot in the van. Hampton Park is the largest park in Charleston - around 61 acres - and between calls, I took a nice walk around the central lake. Lots of significance here. The park is named in honor of Confederate general Wade Hampton who owned one of the largest collections of slaves in the South. And during the close of the Civil War, the park was used as a prisoner-of-war camp. The roadway into the park is named Mary Murray Boulevard after the wife of Charleston philanthropist Andrew Buist Murray who funded the roadway that is atop the original horse-racing oval. Yes, this used to be a horse racing track! Several monuments and memorials in the park. You'll need to seek those out on your own. It's a great walking park with a simple oval loop (the former horse track) and lots of greenery to look at. The fountain is beautiful and a regular photo op. [Review 19457 overall - 1031 in South Carolina - 427 of 2023.]
Always beautiful, peaceful and serene. Sunday strolls in paradise with the pup. #lovewhereyoulive
The park is beautiful with many different areas to relax, by the lake, in the trees, gazebos. Parking was easy and the walking paths are well kept. The flowers were quite extensive in mid May.
A must visit if you are touring charleston. The park has multiple paved trails, good for wheelchair users. Biking path on the road along the perimeter of the park. Small pond with water geese and a playground for kids. The bathroom was locked when we were there so I'm not sure what the operating hours are. It's one of the best designed park I've visited anywhere. It's decently large so you can spend a couple of hours relaxing and exploring without getting bored.
Absolutely beautiful park right outside downtown Charleston. This is a great spot for a walk, run, bike ride and/or a picnic as there are plenty of great paths and spots to enjoy a picnic. The azaleas and blossoms are gorgeous in the spring!
Early morning run with a friend who saw me running on Strava and invited me here. Nice one mile loop and a few soft surface paths inside the park as well. There are two parking lots. Make sure you know which one you are meeting your guests at. It was dark when I ran so didn't spend much more than an hour here.
Hampton park has been a place of comfort for my roommates and I for awhile now! We go frequently, it's the perfect walk. You have so much to look at and so many cute dogs to run into. We bring dogs there all the time, they have stations all around for doggy bags and a water station in the middle of the park. During the spring the flowers in one walk way are absolutely breath taking. Not to say the flowers are always gorgeous because they are, they have people there constantly taking care of the park and planting new flowers ever so often to keep it fresh and gorgeous! They do a great job. The combos and unique flowers they have are so fun to look at and take pictures of. They have plenty of ducks/ goose/ birds- not sure exactly what they are but so fun. They do poop a lot all over so be ware but that's nature for you. We love walking around grabbing coffee or a smoothie at huriyali or little line kitchen- which is more of a walk but still close. They also have lime bikes there which are so much fun and a great activity if bored. Take a few laps or bike anywhere. Definitely will need to check it out if in the area.
Very cute place! This is the best spot for a picnic, some yoga, a walk, or something else! I came by for a yoga event, and there was a small farmers market going on. The park is well maintained, free to enter, and there is plenty of free parking nearby! read more
This is a beautiful park in downtown Charleston. Perfect for walking, biking, running, and pets. I've been here a few times in the past for the Spoleto Festival finale. I ran the Veterans Day 5K in November which was a fun run! read more
Hampton Park is a wonderfully maintained park in downtown Charleston. It's an awesome area to run, bike, walk around, or just hang out and enjoy the sun. I run here often and I like that the loop is almost exactly one mile. Within the park there is a fountain, a gazebo, and lots of benches for sitting or having a picnic. Overall this is one of the highlights of Charleston in my opinion. It's definitely worth a visit! read more
This park is adorable! So many live oaks and Spanish moss trees to enjoy. The pond with a small bridge, fountain, and ducks was the cherry on top. I went on a Saturday and a number of people were there taking wedding pictures. Perfect park to capture the southern charm of Charleston. read more
This park has such a nice walking trail. I found it fun that there were stops that you do exercises at during your walk. You see beautiful flowerbeds, statues, ducks and big trees with beautiful Spanish moss. They have a gazebo that I've seen people do yoga on, a basketball court and so much more. There was also a good amount of shade in the time frame that I walked the entire park. read more
2 years ago
Hampton Park is a wonderful, large park in Downtown Charleston. It is a great place to run, walk, or bike, but if you're not into fitness, you can always come here just to relax or have a picnic. The gazebo and rose pavilion are especially pretty. A lot of folks take photos here- I've seen many wedding and family photographers when I've been here for runs. It does cost a LOT to get married here, though, and you must go through the city. If you like to run, walk, or bike, the road around the park (Mary Murray Blvd.) is closed to cars/trucks on Saturday mornings. If you choose to run, walk, or bike any other time, be sure to stay in the designated lane. One "lap" is almost a mile which means you have access to your car, water, bathroom, etc every mile. I've always felt safe here but I usually visit during daylight or early evening hours. A few groups meet here to run or work out too, so you can join one of those for safety in numbers if you're concerned. read more
This is a beautiful park. Great for walking, biking running, pets. There's a small bridge and fountain in the middle, with flowers lining the paths. Some limited seating area as well. Really comes alive during the springtime. read more
8 months ago
After lunch at Grove & Park we decided to go for a walk in nearby Hampton Park. It was a glorious autumn afternoon and the walk was just perfect. What a beautifully maintained Park for public use. Gorgeous flowering trees and shrubs with people walking their dogs & babies. A beautiful gazebo and pond with lots of benches to sit & soak in the fresh air and sunshine. I only have one complaint... There are no signs, so you don't know where you are going or the distance involved. Other than that we had a lovely time meandering around the park. read more
I spent the day here, parked in the sunshine so the solar panels on the roof could pull in some power and working from my wifi hotspot in the van. Hampton Park is the largest park in Charleston - around 61 acres - and between calls, I took a nice walk around the central lake. Lots of significance here. The park is named in honor of Confederate general Wade Hampton who owned one of the largest collections of slaves in the South. And during the close of the Civil War, the park was used as a prisoner-of-war camp. The roadway into the park is named Mary Murray Boulevard after the wife of Charleston philanthropist Andrew Buist Murray who funded the roadway that is atop the original horse-racing oval. Yes, this used to be a horse racing track! Several monuments and memorials in the park. You'll need to seek those out on your own. It's a great walking park with a simple oval loop (the former horse track) and lots of greenery to look at. The fountain is beautiful and a regular photo op. [Review 19457 overall - 1031 in South Carolina - 427 of 2023.] read more
2 years ago
Always beautiful, peaceful and serene. Sunday strolls in paradise with the pup. #lovewhereyoulive read more
A must visit if you are touring charleston. The park has multiple paved trails, good for wheelchair users. Biking path on the road along the perimeter of the park. Small pond with water geese and a playground for kids. The bathroom was locked when we were there so I'm not sure what the operating hours are. It's one of the best designed park I've visited anywhere. It's decently large so you can spend a couple of hours relaxing and exploring without getting bored. read more
Absolutely beautiful park right outside downtown Charleston. This is a great spot for a walk, run, bike ride and/or a picnic as there are plenty of great paths and spots to enjoy a picnic. The azaleas and blossoms are gorgeous in the spring! read more
4 years ago
Early morning run with a friend who saw me running on Strava and invited me here. Nice one mile loop and a few soft surface paths inside the park as well. There are two parking lots. Make sure you know which one you are meeting your guests at. It was dark when I ran so didn't spend much more than an hour here. read more
Hampton park has been a place of comfort for my roommates and I for awhile now! We go frequently, it's the perfect walk. You have so much to look at and so many cute dogs to run into. We bring dogs there all the time, they have stations all around for doggy bags and a water station in the middle of the park. During the spring the flowers in one walk way are absolutely breath taking. Not to say the flowers are always gorgeous because they are, they have people there constantly taking care of the park and planting new flowers ever so often to keep it fresh and gorgeous! They do a great job. The combos and unique flowers they have are so fun to look at and take pictures of. They have plenty of ducks/ goose/ birds- not sure exactly what they are but so fun. They do poop a lot all over so be ware but that's nature for you. We love walking around grabbing coffee or a smoothie at huriyali or little line kitchen- which is more of a walk but still close. They also have lime bikes there which are so much fun and a great activity if bored. Take a few laps or bike anywhere. Definitely will need to check it out if in the area. read more
Really cute little park in the downtown area of Charleston. I wouldn't say it's the top of the tourist sites list for those visiting on a short timeline but if you have some extra hours or if you're a local and want a nice place away from the "city" scenery this is a cute spot. I stopped by Huriyali for lunch, just a couple blocks over, and walked over after to look at the variety of plants, fountains, gazebo, statues and so on. It was a beautiful walk around I definitely could have spent more time enjoying with a book or audio podcast. I came around the end of Summer early Fall time period and everything was still lush and green, with plenty of hanging Spanish moss to go around. I would recommend all kids and adults wearing shoes in this park as there were tons of poopies from dogs and geese all over. The worst area was around the big fountain/pond where the bridge goes over the water. That was the geese's layer. The rest of the pathways are well kept and clear. Give yourself 30-45 minutes to explore if you want the full experience and bring your camera! read more
It was a pretty space, with Spanish Moss and a pond among some serpentine paths. There weren't a ton of benches and the ones I found to eat at were a bit overgrown. Other amenities weren't present that I could see (perhaps deferred to the neighboring institution). It was a nice bit of green, but not as nice as being on the water. read more
7 years ago
Hampton Park is one of my favorite parks and places to visit in Charleston. This park has so much to offer and see that every time you visit you can see something new that you did not notice before. There is plenty of space and room to move around from all sides of the park and enjoy it. The park is very well maintained and and landscaped with so many flowers, plants, and big trees to climb on that you can look around and really take everything in. This park is perfect for a picnic or just taking a quiet moment to relax and reflect. I have been coming to this park from ever since I could remember and it seems to get better and better each year with constant improvements and good additions. read more
8 years ago
A beautiful park for walking, strolling, or biking. Lots of flora and fauna to admire and take pictures of for your Instagram page. Various statues and gazebos to admire. Fountain in the middle is also very picturesque. As a note, if you bring food and plan on eating it at the picnic tables, expect that you will be stalked by geese, ducks, and other fowl creatures. They are vicious! We witnessed one big fight between those geese of Canada that I'm pretty sure ended up on SnapChat. Anyway, a really beautiful park with lots of history, located right next to The Citadel. read more
5 years ago
It has been years since I have been to Hampton Park. I ate at a restaurant nearby with a few friends so we decided to take a walk to the park. I had forgotten how pretty it is and all of the trails that it offers to walk. It was a nice day so several people were out there jogging, riding bikes, walking with their kids and walking their dogs. It was a nice family feeling environment. The houses around the peripheral of the park are very nice. It is a great place to take a nice walk. There's a huge fountain in the center with a lot of Canadian geese. The walkway and bridge around it are very cool but you have to watch out for the landmines that the Canadian geese leave. One of my friends has lived here for over 20 years and didn't know about this park. She's very excited to bring her family when they come to visit next month. It's very beautiful and it's free!! read more
This is a lovely park on the peninsula that has a running trail and a some very well maintained open spaces. The gazebos are nice and the number of benches and parking were adequate and well placed. The only thing that was a nuisance was the geese. They pooped on every flat surface and near the water. The ducks and the geese are not afraid of people and that is a concern. The homeless people sleeping in the park were a safety concern so beware. read more
One of my favorite places to hang out in Charleston! they have a great walking path with exercise equipment along the way, but mostly I just like to stroll along the pond and look at all of the flowers. And now that there's a lot of food / drink options within walking distance, it makes it a great place to hang out and enjoy and afternoon before grabbing dinner or a beer after work. read more
If you are looking for a beautiful park for a picnic, bike, run, walk, or stroll with or without your dog, look no further than Hampton Park in the historical district of Charleston. The grounds are well kept, restrooms are clean, and there are picnic tables scattered throughout the park, many in the shade of huge trees (which I imagine would be very nice in summer months). Nice walking paths and beautiful azaleas, which were in full bloom at the beginning of spring. It is also the site of the first Memorial Day parade. Just watch out for the hungry ducks and geese! read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Nice place for a walk... Beautiful garden with a nice fountain with ducks to feet... I got a nice time there with my girlfriend. read more
8 years ago
I love Hampton Park and so does my best friend Hank. Anytime the weather is slightly nice we go out of our way to enjoy a nice walk in the park and around Colonial Lake. Hank enjoys staring and chasing all the geese he possibly can away, no geese were harmed.. I love the fitness trail and occasionally when I can't get to the gym I'll take a walk or run around the trail and get a workout in on the installed equipment. The park also has a great track to run around but obviously looking at ma bod you won't be catching me running on that one! Definitely one of my favorite places in Charleston to chill, hang, relax and exercise. read more
7 years ago
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