This lovely park is located not far from where US-1 makes its 90 degree turn near the historic…read moredistrict. It is a larger park, taking up a full city block in this mostly residential neighborhood. Open from sunrise to sunset, the park features a lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, a large picnic shelter that has grills and a water fountain, a quarter-mile walking track and a playground. The playground is quite large and is on a sand base. Swing set, climbing frame, monkey bars. All the stuff you need for your toddlers to burn off some energy. There is street parking. [Review 14738 overall, 238 of 2021, number 780 in South Carolina.]

Here observing introductory swim lessons! They say the water is cold. It usually is when you're…read morefirst getting in. Once you're in, you'll adjust. First steps include: mouth bubbles, nose bubbles, and whole face dips with bubbles. I appreciate the time they take with the beginners!

The very large park is open from sunrise to sunset. Located about two miles north of downtown…read moreAiken, this park features a huge setup of playground equipment. Possibly one of the largest I've seen. The rest of the park is a big passive open space with walking trails and an amphitheater with permanent tiered seating. The parking lot is lighted and there is a non-reservable picnic shelter that offers power by request. [Review 14750 overall, 250 of 2021, number 789 in South Carolina.]

This is a nice park! Plenty of green space. A fitness court looks pretty fun in the morning or late…read moreevening. All of that metal can get hot. The play area is pretty cool with its bathroom and water fountain. The amphitheater allows for movies, concerts, and other outdoor events. It's wide open to allow for social distancing!

Well groomed gardens…read more Summer concerts in the park are great with good weather. The band was very good. They played some favorites and some of their own music. Every Monday at 6:30pm is a free concert. Check them out.

This complex includes a series of manicured greenery and waterways as well as some exhibitions…read morefocused on horse racing. Apparently a lot of very fast thoroughbreds came from around here. The grounds were quite pleasant, but I was surprised that many of the water features were not running or seemed not well maintained and rather sludgy. The place is named as a set of gardens, but I didn't see a ton of interesting plant life either. Nonetheless, it was a nice area, and it is free.

Not far from the historic district of Aiken, Eustis Park is a nice 8 acre park that has some…read moreinteresting topology. It gently slopes downhill to the basketball court, pickleball courts, tennis court and playground. Lots of trees and space with a 3/8 mile walking track. The two picnic shelters are reservable. [Review 14743 overall, 243 of 2021, number 783 in South Carolina.]

The water park is open, and the kids are having fun…read more The park is a great place to take the kids. In the summer, the water park is open. Year-round access to softball and soccer fields. In the fall, there is usually a candy and games area for Halloween. At Christmas you can park and take a bus to see the lights at Hopeland gardens. The city of Aiken tries to give back to the community.

We have been here for many tournaments. Not a fan, especially when it rains. Their drainage system…read moreis absolutely horrible! They definitely need to do something to fix that issue. Food prices are a lil high. When it's hot, slushies at snack bar would be nice - hellllloooo!! I would be OK if we never have a tournament here again.

This has been a great place to get exercise…read more The one mile track with quarter mile markers is great for keeping track of distances walked or run. The track is not perfectly level but it is pretty close. If you have a good day or don't mind the weather, check it out.

Hard ball flat track at 1 mile with one intersection for the parking lot. Clean and well maintained…read moreand about half shaded.