A woodsy oasis in an urbanesque environment. I walked the Firebreak and the Spiderwoman trails,…read moreboth about 4 miles. Very popular with mountain bikers, mostly with good cycling etiquette. Saw a million squirrels and five bird species.

This is a great spot for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Great trails with lots of tree…read morecover to keep you cool. Some nice views of the river and you can dial up as much challenge as you desire.

Less than 2 hours from Charleston, this is likely the closest hiking area to the city that offers…read moresignificant elevation changes, several miles of different trails, and even a waterfall. I would consider this an intermediate hike - mate sure you check the map for the distance you want to travel (keeping in mind the up and down makes things feel longer), and keep your eyes peeled for the trails markers. It's easy to miss the arrows directing you, and you could end up on a different trail taking you out of your way. We selected a rightly 3-mile hike, and brought out dog with us. We all had a great time! It was not crowded, we probably saw a person every half hour at most. The elevation changes were tiring, but paid off with great views. Although we wore sneakers, I would recommend sturdier footwear. Carry plenty of water, as there are no services within the preserve.

Love this place! Great for the whole family! They have a stream to play in a waterfall and is great…read morefor walking or running.

This is a great park, it's very well filled with greenery and flowers. It's behind the police…read morestation, which I think is a huge plus on many levels. There is a nice playground as well as spash area to run around in. There are stairs as well as ramps everywhere to accommodate everyone. There is a ampatherater that they use very often within the community. It's dog-friendly, and there are even swing chairs for the adults that might still have some kid in us. There are nice bathromms and parking is easy. There are always cop cars there dont worry. They do sometimes close the park for events like forth of July, so be aware that it's a park that can be closed. Its down town, but it does not feel that way its feels like you're lost in the great nature.

Located beside/behind Municipal building in downtown Lexington SC…read more Upon walking up from parking lot you can go straight to the playground/water fountains or walk left toward outdoor amphitheater. Left was where we went for pictures amongst the tall trees on walking trails. There are winding trails that go down/up elevations through wilderness areas. There are public restrooms very clean all things considered, few small ponds, a book rental box, and of course the playground. The play area looks fairly new encompassing a large area with the rubber ground. Reading and seeing older pics here on Yelp there was gravel before in playground so this is massive upgrade. There is an outdoor covered bench spot right beside playground good for children parties. Finally there is the water shooting fountain pipes?? I don't know what these are called but they shoot water randomly that children jump through. It is great place to bring children and offers many picture locations.

It has been such a long time since I've been to this trail, and I am so glad I decided to return!…read moreIt was such a pleasant day. It is nice that it is kept up. It was not overcrowded and everyone followed the flow of foot traffic. There were turtles in the river and the canal. The flowers were bloomed, and we even spotted a baby alligator in and out of the river. Not only are their walkers and joggers but there are some bikers and skateboards as well. A lot of people fishing as well. Some parts of the trail was so peaceful! There's two paths, one is paved, less shade, somewhat busy. The other path is closer to the river, between the woods and not as busy as the main path. I had a stroller so I stayed on the main path. Parking and pulling in is a bit of a pain because it is not paved coming in off River Drive. Mile makers, benches, and history displays are throughout the trail. The restrooms and water fountains are in the beginning entrance once you cross the bridge, and there's even dog bowls and a hose for water. Definitely a gem to take in the scenery and enjoy fresh air.

The park is really beautiful but the drive into the park is so rough it almost makes you consider…read moreif the damage to your car is worth another visit. They really need to have the staff filling in the twenty million holes or have the entry paved. Would come here a lot more if this problem was solved!

This medium sized park is located in Columbia's Granby Village neighborhood park. With some fences…read morearound it, there is a baseball diamond, basketball court, playground and splashpad. Some picnic tables are also available. The park is lighted and there is a public restroom that is available when the neighborhood center is open. Which it is not right now because of the pandemic. There is plenty of street parking on three sides. [Review 14758 overall, 259 of 2021, number 796 in South Carolina.]

Lake Murray Dam walkway, travel down Lake Murray Blvd will run into it…read more I come here to run occasionally as it is scenic, breezy, straight, and runners frequent. I just started parking on the Irmo side, parking to left of guard house is free. On a weekend I can see this lot filling up quickly it's not a lot of spaces free. I do think this side is more stretching friendly than the Lexington side. Speaking of Lexington side I always parked there with larger overflow lot but there was construction there last time that closed half the spaces. The walkway across dam is wide enough for about three people walking side by side but for runners it can get hard to pass the more populated. I've seen roller skaters out there, strollers, dog walkers although there is no grass only concrete so pick up the doo. The mileage is about 3.4 miles across and back; there isn't any man made shade except the short barrier wall between lake and walkway. If you come during the day will be in full sun so recommend morning or evening for shadier walks/runs. It's an easy run across, is windy certain spots so make sure hat is tight or you will lose it. Worth visiting.

Beautiful public park next to a dam - today's local adventure. My fur friend Cleo and I were out…read moreand about exploring neighboring cities and happened upon this smaller park area. The lake views are gorgeous! There's a small pier people fish from. Although windy, some people were picnicking in a couple spots. Geese and butterflies greeted us as we strolled by the water for a bit. Was a lovely, relaxing morning in local nature before the storm rolled in.

This has always been one of my favorite spots in Irmo. It's a calm and beautiful park with plenty…read moreof space to take a walk, have fun with your kids, have a picnic, read a book, meet a friend, and more. It's tranquil and most everyone who goes there is very friendly. Green grass, gorgeous trees, a stream, and fresh air. Amazing spot in Irmo! It's also the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Always worth a visit!

Bathroom's were dirty. Beautiful place to sit or get in a quick walk. Yet, the 11 yo picture of a…read moreplayground is deceptive as there is no equipment. Would be great when they have concerts for single or seniors . Also has a free book box which is always a wonderful addition! PS there are tables for lunch, not pet friendly.

This was our second stop. We tried a dog park before stopping at this one and we're not able to…read moregain access to it as it had an annual membership in order to use the dog park. This park was free and had a lot of friendly people. There was at least six owners and seven or eight dogs inside. There were still plenty of room for running around. My one negative would be that inside. It's mostly dirt and a few wood chips, would love to have grass. The park is well kept, and you don't have to worry about stepping on land mines which is always a plus. We will be back.