This park gets the subtle, quiet, all in one awesome park review…read more Let's see, what does Plymouth Park have 1. A lighthouse. Yeah a lighthouse. Small but still cool for the kids and even a few adults 2. Boat launch. Total must have 3. Baseball field 4 Fire station. The fire fighters are super friendly 5 Ample parking And it's just off of Maybank

Pretty good playground. Good for younger toddlers. Some of…read morethe play things are really gross--in desperate need of some bleach spray and a wipe. Felt safe given it is across the street from a Fire Station.

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.

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!

The facility at Park West is in excellent condition. The staff takes good care of it. What a…read moreprivilege for our kids to be able to use these fields anytime they want. My son came here last night to practice some pitching. There is always a staff member here to cover any problems or injuries. The fields are all in great condition.

I will definitely say that I'm 100% guilty of not taking advantage of this complex as much as I…read moreshould. I can walk there from my house and to be honest, I rarely do. I guess many of the amenities aren't exactly necessary for my but, it's a great place nonetheless. See a list from their website of what they offer below... Most of the amenities I have at my own complex so they are a bit redundant for me personally. They do have a dog park with a big lake that I'd love to use but, my dog hates to go in the water and that's the majority of the park. From the list below, the thing I use the most is the walking trails. It's a great little trail with doggie pot stops on the way. I recently realized they have a couple horseshoe pits with backboards too! As this is a recent discover, I am totally looking forward to getting my hands on some horseshoes and getting a game together. Let me know if you want to join! --From The Website-- Two lighted tennis courts Activity building Pool Shower rooms Baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields Three batting tunnels Multi-purpose field Outdoor track Lake pavilion Outdoor volleyball court Walking trails

Great new 6 acre park on James Island. This park offers wonderful views and a pleasant marsh…read morebreeze. There are tons of picnic tables and space for kids to play. It's a great place to watch a sunset and wildlife. There's even a small little trail to walk on.

Laurel Hill County Park is truly one of Mount Pleasant's hidden gems! The park is beautifully…read moremaintained and offers miles of scenic trails that wind through towering pine forests, open meadows, and peaceful ponds. It's the perfect place for walking, running, biking, or just enjoying a quiet moment surrounded by nature. There's a sense of tranquility here that makes it ideal for both solo visits and family outings. The long, tree-lined path is stunning in every season--especially during sunrise or sunset--and the wide open fields are great for picnics, kite flying, or group gatherings. I love how clean and well-kept everything is, with plenty of space to explore without feeling crowded. It's also a popular spot for local events and photography sessions thanks to its natural beauty.

Laurel Hill County Park is tucked away at the back of the Park West Sports Complex…read more The trails are shaded with tree canopies. The paths were recently cleared and roots shaved down to provide an even and clear walking surface. While walking we saw a barred owl, woodpecker, and bald eagle. We went the day after a heavy rain and the trails were a bit muddy. I recommend sneakers or shoes good for mud if you go after a rain. On a non-rain day, all footwear is acceptable. It was little tricky to find as Google takes you to the 41 entrance that leads to a chained gate. Eventually we found the correct entrance on Park West Blvd. Once in the lot, you drive all the way to the farthest baseball fields with plentiful parking. Tip: take a photo of the trail maps as you can get turned around at the forks in the trails.

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.

This park is a great little area that has a little playground as well as some short nature trails…read more There's a screened in patio area and clean bathrooms. It's one of the few spots on James island that you can come to and be completely surrounded by nature.

Such a great mix of playgrounds with a little walking "in nature" area. Plenty of room to play…read morefetch and not be on top of other people there. The screened in gazebo area is super large and has always been very clean. The bathrooms have also always been clean and stocked. The only downside is that sometimes it can be very busy. It's a popular birthday party spot.

Surrounded by Ashley and Chisolm, and Broad and Tradd Streets, this piece of land owned by The City…read moreof Charleston was once upon a time a mill pond. Oddly enough there is no evidence of horses ever using the lot, however you may hear Charleston stories about a former family using horses to haul timber through the pond. Fast forward to today and you will find Horse Lot Park with the bare minimum of what is needed to make a park a great park. -plenty of wide, open space -trees on the edge for shade to rest in, enjoy a picnic, or read a book -a water fountain -ample amount of free parking -grass -trash cans -list of rules It is in a great spot in downtown Charleston, almost directly across Broad Street from Colonial Lake. Need a bathroom? There is a very clean one at the BP at the City Marina right up Lockwood. Wishing you had a book to read, check out the Little Free Library on Ashley Avenue, just before Broad Street. Lonely? Bring your pup. It's dog friendly! Want to be alone? Except for the occasional frisbee football game it is almost never crowded!

I really like the Horse Lot Park on Chisolm Street in Charleston. This is one of my favorite parks…read morein Charleston as it has a nice wide open green space and it is off the main street and is very quiet. It is nice to have so much open space to run around and play with. This space is good for pets or to just have a good spot to enjoy. This park is well maintained and always seems to be clean. There is always plenty of free parking up to four hours for the park and it is easy to get to from just about anywhere on the Peninsula. I have enjoyed using this park throughout the years and am happy that this place exists. I look forward to being able to come here many times in the future and utilize on of the best parks in Charleston.