130 Mary Murray Dr, CharlestonTrendingHampton ParkFeaturing extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.4.8★·2.1k ratingsOpen
399 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt PleasantTrendingMount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkA nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.4.8★·4.2k ratingsOpen
42 Murray Blvd, CharlestonTrendingWhite Point GardenThis public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.4.7★·3.6k ratingsOpen
546-54 Ashley Ave, CharlestonTrendingColonial Lake ParkHistoric tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space.4.8★·1.2k ratingsOpen
6Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrendingWaterfront ParkWell-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.4.7★·12k ratingsOpen
7Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt PleasantShem Creek BoardwalkTidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.4.7★·576 ratingsOpen
8640 Wampler Dr, CharlestonTrendingMelton Peter Demetre ParkWaterfront city park on James Island with marsh views, a fishing pier, and open green space for dogs and families.4.7★·839 ratingsOpen
9266 St Margaret St, CharlestonLowndes GroveWeddings & other events are held at this elegant, riverside plantation built in the late 1700s.4.7★·468 ratings·source:cwg · wedding-venuesOpen
10Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Mt PleasantMt Pleasant Waterfront Park PlaygroundWaterfront playground beneath the Ravenel Bridge with harbor views, climbing structures, and wheelchair-accessible paths along the Mount Pleasant shoreline.4.7★·230 ratingsOpen
1180 Broad St, CharlestonTrendingWashington SquareUrban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument.4.7★·1.1k ratingsOpen
12340 Concord St, CharlestonTrendingLiberty SquareGrassy national park on Cooper River featuring a small museum, aquarium & ferry to Fort Sumter.4.6★·1.3k ratingsOpen
13303 Concord St, CharlestonGadsdenboro ParkSmall urban park on the edge of the upper peninsula, with a playground, open lawn, and direct views of the Cooper River.4.6★·302 ratingsOpen
14329 Meeting St, CharlestonMarion SquareUrban green space with historic significance, hosting regular events including a farmer's market.4.6★·2.6k ratingsOpen
1569 Barre St, CharlestonGovernor Thomas Bennett HouseAntebellum plantation house on Barre Street, built in 1825, now booked for weddings and private events.4.7★·147 ratings·source:cvb · wedding-venuesOpen
16185 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonBrittlebank ParkScenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.4.5★·1.2k ratingsOpen
1786 Anson St, CharlestonTheodora ParkCompact neighborhood green space on Anson Street with benches, dog access, and a quiet break from the French Quarter foot traffic.4.6★·91 ratingsOpen
1836 Marlow Dr, CharlestonCorrine Jones ParkSmall neighborhood park on Marlow Drive with open lawn, a playground, and a walking path suited for kids and leashed dogs.4.5★·66 ratingsOpen
19176 Concord St, CharlestonWaterfront SwingsFree public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.4.5★·77 ratingsOpen
2052 Chapel St Suite 50, CharlestonChapel Street Fountain ParkSmall neighborhood splash pad and green space on Chapel Street, open to dogs and strollers year-round.4.4★·72 ratingsOpen
21131 Rutledge Ave, CharlestonCannon ParkShaded neighborhood green across from the Gibbes Museum, popular with dog walkers and families on Rutledge Avenue.4.3★·217 ratingsOpen
2255 Cleveland St, CharlestonMcMahon PlaygroundNeighborhood park on Cleveland Street with standard playground equipment, open lawn, and free parking in the upper peninsula.4.3★·75 ratingsOpen
2341 Ashley Ave, CharlestonGeneral William Moultrie PlaygroundWheelchair-accessible neighborhood playground on Ashley Avenue, named for the Revolutionary War general who defended Sullivan's Island in 1776.4.3★·69 ratingsOpen
24461 Fort Johnson Rd, CharlestonPinckney ParkQuiet James Island neighborhood park with a playground, open lawn, and marsh views off Fort Johnson Road.4.3★·87 ratingsOpen
252 Chisolm St, CharlestonHorse Lot ParkCompact public green on the Charleston Peninsula where Chisolm meets the waterfront, popular with dogs and strollers.4.2★·97 ratingsOpen
2670 E Bay St, CharlestonHazel Parker PlaygroundAccessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.4.2★·101 ratingsOpen
27Patriots Point, Mt PleasantPatriots Point Nature TrailTwo-mile loop through maritime forest and marsh at the base of Patriots Point, with views of the Ravenel Bridge and Cooper River.4.0★·40 ratingsOpen