I became a member here 1 month ago to help with leg exercises in a pool . There are 2 pools here. 1…read moreis a therapy pool and it's 50 meters. Usually very calm and quiet in there with the exception of open swim days . They also have a competition pool that is 100 meters. That one is 7 feet all the way across . The therapy pool goes from 3 to 6 feet . Both are heated . Locker room facilities is very nice and clean. They have a full time lady there that just cleans all the locker rooms and bathroom all day. Keeps the floors dry. There are lot of showers with HOT Water and locking dressing rooms also. There are always life guards on staff and they are all friendly. They also have classes for swimming as well as baby floating classes and special needs. I pay 30 a month for unlimited use and I just added my husband for an extra 10 a month. They have day passes also. Definitely check this place out!

Nice clean aquatic center. large monitor with names and times. Pool area is roped off with lots of…read morespectator seating. Attentive life guards and security people. Could use more seating in the main entrance or additional benches outside.

We absolutely love when communities do things like this. I usually call it the "Summerville Square"…read more(not sure if that's the official name), but right in the heart of historic Summerville, local small businesses set up festive Christmas displays, and it's always so nice to see. Our favorite tradition is grabbing something hot to drink and taking Luna for a walk through the area to check everything out. The displays change every year, which keeps it feeling special and worth revisiting. There's usually a Santa's sleigh where we grab a photo, and of course the big star display--people are always impressed that we can take Luna off leash to pose for pictures and that she stays perfectly focused, even with all the noise, crowds, and activity around her. It's a great reminder of how important proper pet training is. Luna can tune everything else out and stay locked in on her commands, no matter the setting. And honestly, this is achievable with any dog--regardless of age or breed--with consistency, patience, and training (which often has more to do with the human than the dog). Such a festive, feel-good spot and a wonderful way to support the local community during the holidays.

My friends and I came here for the Sweet Tea festival in Sept 2025. This square had a huge crowd of…read morevisitors sampling all the delicious sweet teas and enjoying live music. This square in Summerville has all the local shops for every shopper in the area.

Coming prepared is important. Besides a bathing suit, it would be wise to have a long-sleeve shirt…read moreand hat (or a huge tub of sunscreen), some sort of water shoes, and some way of protecting your devices. I got a watertight bag for my phone. They say they'll store your keys, but they didn't remind me and in my haste to hit the water I somehow floated the entire distance with my super expensive electronic car key in my pocket, which neither fell out nor was any the worse for wear, miraculously. You have to pay to get into the state park where this endeavor begins, which in total brings the cost to around $40 a head or so. Which for me was not bad given the experience. I received help getting the tube down to the water and they had some watercraft at the end to gently bump me to shore. They say floating down the river takes two hours; it doesn't seem that long a distance but it is a slow-moving river and my trip took around two and a half hours in the water. Obviously, you can slow yourself down or speed yourself up. The shores of the river were verdant, with frequent houses and docks and a lot of signs saying to stay off of various people's private property (fair enough), but I still managed to find a bit of beach for a brief respite, and the trip ends at a sandbar. Various powered watercraft whizzed by, but they mostly just caused some pleasant waves. Conditions will vary, but I found the water immensely pleasant on a summer day, and on the water I didn't have a huge mosquito problem (I did apply repellent). The depth was such that during much of the trip I was actually floating and could not touch the bottom, but there were certainly places where you could. The inquiring mind wonders whether alligators, snakes, bull sharks, or some other river monster is hiding beneath the murky water, but I observed no such creatures (as a one-time Australian, there's no way I'd get into an Australian river where I couldn't see what was around me). The bottom was mostly sandy, but did occasionally have branches and things, and water shoes do help. I underestimated how much time my legs would spend out of the water and did not apply sunscreen to them; I wish I'd either done that or just carried sunscreen in some container. The end area had brightly colored trip employees to shepherd you in using watercraft, as well as a volleyball net and picnic area for those so inclined. A bus brings you in short order back to where you started. A trip through the surrounding countryside suggests a pastoral, relatively natural environment, and driving through it I always wished there were more tourist opportunities to experience this unique landscape and dodge the heat. Turns out, this is the place.

Been here many times. The larger the group the better. Lots of fun. Pro tip... If the time you want…read moreis sold out, it doesn't really matter. Just get a ticket. Meet your friends and launch when you're ready.

While visiting the low country, I signed up for a two hour marsh kayaking tour with COA and I am so…read moreglad I did! It was my first time kayaking in costal waters but I felt very comfortable with our guide. She was very familiar with the waterways and educated on the local wildlife. The tour was amazing! We had perfect weather, calm water, and several site points. It was cool seeing the pluff mud marshes up close! Please note: COA is located off Folly Rd which happens to be a main road to Folly Beach. Thankfully I did the 9:00am slot, because there was bumper to bumper traffic along Folly Rd by the time the tour ended around 11:30pm.

Captain Matt was AWESOME- knowledgeable, confident, made us feel safe, it was such a memorable trip…read morefor our family of 4, and worth every penny. Something that could've been mediocre turned into something we'd love to do again and again because of Captain Matt and his expertise, shared knowledge, and relaxed boat. We did get lucky, but he helped us see the dolphins, pointed out birds, slowed down to let us take it in, and he also took care of time management so well too. All the things! We saw dolphins so close to the boat, herons, storks, some people got sand dollars from the island too. I highly recommend this company and Matt based on our phenomenal experience- Yes, you drive down a bumpy rocky road to this business- but it's worth it! Trust me.

The low down: This was my first time kayaking so I don't have much to compare it to, but I thought…read moreit was great. The 2 workers were knowledgeable and helpful and really were able alleviate my fear of getting washed out to sea! The most challenging hung part was figuring out how to get into the front gate! When you pull up, someone has to get out of the car, go in and find someone to open the gate. I don't recall seeing this written anywhere. we learned it after we sat at the gate for 2 min w/out anything happening. Once we got it, we had to sign some consents and then we headed across a field to the river. They provided a waterproof cell phone case, a map, and extra paddles in case the ones your using fall into the water. They provide a little tutorial on how to paddle which was very helpful. Then they load you in and send you on your way! it was so much fun!

I cannot day enough good things about this. If you like kayaking, this is a must do. So we went on…read morethe guided tour, it was myself, my husband (cowboy boots and all) and two other couples. You had the choice of solo or tandem kayaks. The instructor Luke did a nice beginners explanation of the flow of the river and how to paddle. The tour was two hours and he was really informed from types of ecology, Charleston history, changing tides, alligators, and pretty much anything else under the sun. I also have to say thank you to Luke, he would pull trash (empty bottles, cans, even a basketball!!) out of the water to dispose of correctly. You can tell he really cares about what he's doing and the area he's from. Please do yourself a favor, get on the water and enjoy seeing Middleton in another way.

My wife and I camped at the woodlands nature reserve the weekend after New Years Eve with 2 of our…read morefriends and had one of the best outdoor experiences we've had in the Charleston area in a long time. There is so much to do at WNR, frisbee golf, SUP, kayak, hike and just relax. The Zun cabins are built perfectly to protect from rain (which we had sat. night). The spacious king sized Zun provided a comfortable place to crash after wearing ourselves out. Our experience was unique and a breath of fresh air for a lifelong resident of the now crowded lowcountry. Take a weekend (or longer) to explore this lowcountry gem, you won't be dissatisfied. Lastly, shout out to staff members Allison and Devin. The customer service was top notch. Both employees went out of their way to enhance our experience and make us comfortable! Thank you. #dogfriendly #tonsoffirewood #lowcountrycamping #woodlandsnaturereserve #zunhospitality

The Woodlands Nature Reserve on Ashley River Road is a great place to experience nature and explore…read morewith fresh air, trails, water, and much more. I really like the space and how much there is to see and do here. It is not that far from everything to be able to get away and enjoy some quiet. Well worth the visit.

Great zip line and a lake to fish at if interested. 2 playgrounds and splash pad. They got a couple…read moreof spots to sit and do birthday party's no bbq pits tho.

Really nice park to take kids, dogs, and go for walks near the Ashley river and the ponds they…read morehave there. $2 pp entry fee. We usually spend much of our time at the playgrounds (they have one for toddlers and one for older kids, a zip line, and a splash pad). Also taking a walk around the area is a perfect way to spend your time! Restrooms are also always tidy.

Cool spot!! My husband and I came here to check the place out. We've never played pickle ball but…read morewe might start now! We sat outside around the pickle bar courts. We ordered the trio of dips: beer-cheese, pickle, and hummus. All were great but the pickle dip was our favorite!! It's a *must-try* if you're a pickle lover! Definitely check this place out for a unique experience :)

Overall Rating: 3.6 Atmosphere: 3.5 | Service: 3.0 | Food:…read more3.6 | Beers: 4.0 | Price Per Bite: 3.5 Very cool pickleball court plus restaurant with other activities, bands, and entertainment. Service is tad slow just because it is so spread out, but raise your flag and someone will come. Meals came out randomly at different times, mine was wrong and the waiter actually said "are you sure you ordered the pulled beef/pork sandwhich" when he handed me a grilled chicken. Food is typical sports bar offerings. All tasted great, but priced high.

I love history. I've lived in Summerville for about 3 years now's I never been to this park…read more 1st off, there is a fee $3 per adult. Once you arrive at the park, you're greeted with the beauty of the park. The Ashley river runs there, and you can go explore the old building remnants. People did have their dogs there on leashes, there is head stones to see and read.

Absolutely love this site! There is a $2 entry fee. Accessible and easy parking. A few different…read morewalking paths to take while exploring the area. Very peaceful and spacious area.

We took my five-year-old to Bee City Zoo and honestly... I was amazed by how many animals they had…read moreand how huge the property is. They do offer a military discount, which was a nice bonus, and you can purchase food throughout the park to feed different animals. My daughter's favorite part was getting to feed the monkeys -- such a fun hands-on experience for kids. There are so many opportunities to interact with the animals up close and really enjoy the experience. The Siberian tigers were HUGE and absolutely beautiful. They also had giraffes and so many other animals that we honestly didn't even get to see everything in one trip, so we'll definitely be back. They also offer a truck tour around the property, plus there's a playground area for the kids to enjoy. It does get pretty crowded, so I definitely recommend going early, but parking was plentiful. If you have children and you're looking for a fun family-friendly experience near Charleston, I highly recommend checking out Bee City Zoo.

I felt sad walking through most of this zoo. I believe the intentions are good but the execution…read morejust isn't quite there. I will start by saying all the animals appeared to me (non-animal professional in any way) to be healthy. In general the whole place just seemed a bit ignored as far as being maintained often. In the reptile room many of the enclosures had wallpaper peeling off, information that had been written on the glass was scratched/wiped off, and it overall didn't look very well kept. Some of the monkey's had lots of space and and some just had small, mostly concrete, metal cage enclosures to move around in. The bigger animals (tigers, camel, giraffes, etc) also had considerably small enclosures for the size animal they were. The penguin's and otters' little pools were barely filled with any water so swimming wasn't an option if they wanted (it was a pretty hot day) and had gross water. They weren't big enough pools for you to convince me they can't be drained and cleaned regularly. The penguins and otters also had lots of concrete for their habitat. The lack of enrichment was also really disappointing to see for most all the animals. It seemed like the patrons were the only enrichment most of them got to look forward too. Maybe this is a bit ridiculous but it annoyed me that Christmas music played at the excavator activity...its March. Again to me just a lack of attention to details. Overall it seems like they are trying to do the things for the animals but at a very bare minimum standard. The gift shop seemed to have the most investment into it of the entire park. Do better for these animals please, most of them, as your signs indicated, are endangered.