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Hampton Park
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.
4.82.1k ratings
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Clear all- 4.8 · 2502Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt PleasantTrending
Shem Creek Park
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 250399 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt PleasantTrending
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
4.84.2k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25042 Murray Blvd, CharlestonTrending
White Point Garden
This public garden beside the water offers paved paths, military statues, canons & picnic areas.
4.73.6k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 161546-54 Ashley Ave, CharlestonTrending
Colonial Lake Park
Historic tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space.
4.81.2k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2506Vendue Range, Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Waterfront Park
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
4.712k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 757Shem Creek Boardwalk, Mt Pleasant
Shem Creek Boardwalk
Tidal boardwalk along a working shrimp boat dock in Mount Pleasant, where pelicans outnumber tourists on slow weekday mornings.
4.7576 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1098640 Wampler Dr, CharlestonTrending
Melton Peter Demetre Park
Waterfront city park on James Island with marsh views, a fishing pier, and open green space for dogs and families.
4.7838 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 309Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park Playground
Waterfront playground beneath the Ravenel Bridge with harbor views, climbing structures, and wheelchair-accessible paths along the Mount Pleasant shoreline.
4.7230 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 1391080 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
Washington Square
Urban park with oak trees & flower displays centered on a 42-ft. model of the Washington Monument.
4.71.1k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 16611340 Concord St, CharlestonTrending
Liberty Square
Grassy national park on Cooper River featuring a small museum, aquarium & ferry to Fort Sumter.
4.61.3k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 3912303 Concord St, Charleston
Gadsdenboro Park
Small urban park on the edge of the upper peninsula, with a playground, open lawn, and direct views of the Cooper River.
4.6302 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25013329 Meeting St, Charleston
Marion Square
Urban green space with historic significance, hosting regular events including a farmer's market.
4.62.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 15214185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Brittlebank Park
Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.
4.51.2k ratingsOpen - 5.0 · 121586 Anson St, Charleston
Theodora Park
Compact neighborhood green space on Anson Street with benches, dog access, and a quiet break from the French Quarter foot traffic.
4.691 ratingsOpen - 4.9 · 91636 Marlow Dr, Charleston
Corrine Jones Park
Small neighborhood park on Marlow Drive with open lawn, a playground, and a walking path suited for kids and leashed dogs.
4.566 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1017176 Concord St, Charleston
Waterfront Swings
Free public swings overlooking the Cooper River at Waterfront Park, a reliable stop for kids and anyone who wants a harbor view.
4.577 ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 91852 Chapel St Suite 50, Charleston
Chapel Street Fountain Park
Small neighborhood splash pad and green space on Chapel Street, open to dogs and strollers year-round.
4.472 ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 2819131 Rutledge Ave, Charleston
Cannon Park
Shaded neighborhood green across from the Gibbes Museum, popular with dog walkers and families on Rutledge Avenue.
4.3217 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 102055 Cleveland St, Charleston
McMahon Playground
Neighborhood park on Cleveland Street with standard playground equipment, open lawn, and free parking in the upper peninsula.
4.375 ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 92141 Ashley Ave, Charleston
General William Moultrie Playground
Wheelchair-accessible neighborhood playground on Ashley Avenue, named for the Revolutionary War general who defended Sullivan's Island in 1776.
4.369 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 1122461 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston
Pinckney Park
Quiet James Island neighborhood park with a playground, open lawn, and marsh views off Fort Johnson Road.
4.387 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 13232 Chisolm St, Charleston
Horse Lot Park
Compact public green on the Charleston Peninsula where Chisolm meets the waterfront, popular with dogs and strollers.
4.297 ratingsOpen - 3.9 · 132470 E Bay St, Charleston
Hazel Parker Playground
Accessible waterfront playground on East Bay, set between the harbor and the French Quarter.
4.2101 ratingsOpen - 4.2 · 525Patriots Point, Mt Pleasant
Patriots Point Nature Trail
Two-mile loop through maritime forest and marsh at the base of Patriots Point, with views of the Ravenel Bridge and Cooper River.
4.040 ratingsOpen
