Beautiful little park overlooking the water. The old angel oak trees, Victorian mansions, and…read morecivil war era history surrounding the area are sure to bring you back in time. There's a beautiful gazebo in the middle of the park, and it's within walking distance of downtown Charleston shops.

Beautiful park to walk through. You can check out the monuments. There are plenty of trees so it…read moregives off plenty of shade.

We wanted to visit a beach while in SC, this one was one of the top beaches when we searched. I…read morechose the park since it had bathrooms, a showering area and snack bar. I'll add that I wanted to rent chair and umbrella. I did learn you have to do that prior to going down to the beach because they are not able to read cards. It wasn't too crowded on a Thursday afternoon 3pm. My grand had a great time. The pier is about 2.4 miles down the beach and you can see it from the park. Life guard is on duty till 6:30 and they leave chairs and umbrella till about sundown. You can remain however long . They are currently 15.$ chair and 25$ for the umbrella. We didn't get anything from the snack bar so not sure what they have or prices. Plenty of parking it seems at least at the time I went and it was $15 and I was told I could come and go with my receipt. There is a ramp for handicap accessibility . It was a very nice day trip.

What a GREAT BEACH south east of Charleston. Talk about a laid back scene, with great bars and…read moreeateries. Golf carts are welcomed on the local streets allowing for easy beach and eatery access especially if you don't have beach from accomodations. There are several public beach access points that do require paid parking in the near proximity. ***There is also free street parking if you dont mind the walk. There is also a state beach park on the south end of Folly thata really nice with showers, rest rooms, gift shop and etc. last best thing about Folly is they allow wind shades such as Shibumi. Go check out Folly, you won't be disappointed. I promise!

The battery is a nice walkway around the Charleston harbor area. The entire walking path is about…read more2.5 miles of sidewalk. It takes you from a coast guard sector and ends close to rainbow row. It also wraps around white point garden. There are so many sights, it's very pleasant, and the whole thing is along the water. My husband went multiple times on our trip to get our morning jogs in. I highly recommend it as a sunset walk as well.

One of those place where history hits you in the face and you can't help but imagine it a few…read morehundred years ago. Sweeping views of the harbor, Ft Sumter, ships, sailboats, the occasional porpoise, and a nice park with historical statues. If you're easily offended by statues then stay away. These aren't going anywhere.

Wragg Square is one of Charleston's hidden gems of city parks. I got to experience an amazing local…read moreband during Spolero festival. This park was recently revitalized and beautified with the Charleston Parks Conservancy. Highly recommend a nice walk here when you visit!

A hidden gem even for Charlestonians, Wragg Square is a quaint little park among many in the city,…read morepacking 26 different species of plants in a small area. You'll notice an old brick wall and ornate fence bordering the park that dates to the early 1800s. The steps were refurbished in 2016. Best of all, the pathway leads up to the historic Second Presbyterian Church.

I took my toddler to Park Circle Playground on a weekend afternoon. The playground was full of…read morechildren playing with a variety of unique and interactive equipment. It was clean and well-maintained. My toddler had a wonderful time at the playground and was very happy to spend his afternoon exploring all the equipment.

The perfect outdoor playground for active kids lays within 40 minutes. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to visit a couple of weeks ago with my kid and some friends. My suggestion is come early to snag parking and that's the only not thing to really watch out for. The playground boasts tons of different areas with opportunities to swing, climb, bounce, roll, and explore. I loved the variety of activities and things to do. I also love that the playground is mostly covered which makes the sun or some drizzle not a big deal. There are some areas outside the playground to sit and eat. I'm not sure about the process for booking an area or if you have to, but it's a solid place for a party. This is now a weekend staple!

This is my favorite county park! It's quiet and peaceful for nature hikes. Every time I visit I see…read moresomething amazing. Today it was Swallow-tail Kites soaring overhead. A walk through the cypress swamp let me discover a beautiful yellow Prothonotary Warbler. The staff is so knowledgeable here and super welcoming! This is a must see if you're visiting Charleston.

Great outdoor nature excursion for just a $2 per person entry fee. Multiple trails to walk and…read moreenjoy nature, see wildlife and get some exercise. You could easily spend an entire day here and walk several miles without covering the same area twice. They have over 11,000 acres of swamp/marsh, grassland and wooded areas. Bring your camera for some beautiful nature shots. They have a few benches around the park for you to rest/relax. A portion of the nature area used to be a rice plantation. The visitors center adjacent to the parking lot provides a little history for those interested, and has a few items for sale. Bathrooms are available. Pets and bikes are prohibited. Bring bug spray! During our visit we saw several alligators, lizards, squirrels, baby toads, turtles, one small snake, a marsh rat/mouse (who wasn't remotely scared of us), and of course many birds. Be aware you can encounter alligators on the trails and low boardwalks, and there's nothing separating you from them; a very friendly nature center employee said they never have incidents, but the risk is higher in the Spring when males are vying for females. And if you see very young baby gators, remember mom may be nearby.

Our family group of six spent a lot of time on this pier over Easter 2026…read more Easter sunrise service, lunch at Kokos, the gift shop & fishing. It was all excellent! A CONCRETE pier! Stable & sturdy 1,100 feet into the Atlantic! They rent rigged poles for $15.00 for day.

Really nice pier! There is parking right in front of the pier, we went in October so it was off…read moreseason and only 10$ a day. Not sure what it is during peak season. There is a restaurant right when you walk up that has outdoor seating, live music and a separate bar area. There are public bathrooms but they were pretty dirty when I went. We have not tried the restaurant yet, but the food smells good we will try it next time. The bar looks awesome but it closed early at 8pm on a Saturday so I was not able to try it. The views are beautiful and the pier is huge. Lots of seating and benches, you can also fish on the pier but you need a license. Definitely visit the pier if you are in Folly! We will be back.

Palmetto Gardens in North Charleston is a really great and underrated park and green space. This is…read morelocated close to Park Circle and many other parks and is easy to miss when you drive by, but it is well worth a stop if you are looking for a nice wide open area to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. This park is not too crowded and provides a good level of peace and quiet. I like that this park is divided in two by Montague Avenue and that each side is a little bit different from the other side. This park is very clean and well maintained and I have had many fun times, picnics, and adventures here over the years.