Tamarah’s guidebook
Local Parks and Green Spaces
A collection of enjoyable recreation areas and scenic destinations.
Path along waterway great for stroll, exercise, or taking in the scenery.
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Three Rivers Greenway
Path along waterway great for stroll, exercise, or taking in the scenery.
A beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route.
Broad River Canal Riverfront Park
4122 River DrA beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route.
A beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route. Laurel Street entrance has largest entrance.
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Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StA beautiful park in downtown Columbia with a great 2.5 mile urban trail that follows the old canal route. Laurel Street entrance has largest entrance.
This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.
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Parco e anfiteatro di West Columbia Riverwalk
109 Alexander RdThis park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.
Cayce Riverwalk, Phase 2 Access
Three Rivers GreenwayJones Park Entrance on West Columbia side of town.
The Timmerman Trail can be accessed from the 12th Street Extension at SCANA Parkway. This is a hidden gem that is well shaded and has curving path with mature trees and wildlife.
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Timmerman Trail
The Timmerman Trail can be accessed from the 12th Street Extension at SCANA Parkway. This is a hidden gem that is well shaded and has curving path with mature trees and wildlife.
Parco Saluda Shoals
5605 Bush River RdThere is a scenic lake, picnic pavilion, shaded trails, and playgrounds in the shade.
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Sesquicentennial State Park
9564 Two Notch RdThere is a scenic lake, picnic pavilion, shaded trails, and playgrounds in the shade.
Great for running, walking, hiking, dog walking, biking, and bird watching.
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Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdGreat for running, walking, hiking, dog walking, biking, and bird watching.
95 Woodcross Dr, Columbia, SC 29212 - Parking is by the side of the road. There are benches and a playground in the shade.
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Harbison Boulevard
Harbison Boulevard95 Woodcross Dr, Columbia, SC 29212 - Parking is by the side of the road. There are benches and a playground in the shade.
Beautiful and well maintained. There are areas that are quiet and secluded as well as ones where people are congregating to enjoy the botany.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
1300 Botanical PkwyBeautiful and well maintained. There are areas that are quiet and secluded as well as ones where people are congregating to enjoy the botany.
South Carolina 6
South Carolina 6Parking is in Exxon gas station near traffic light intersection
Sandy beach, picnic area, paved trail, fee to park, entrance on either side of dam pathway, trail in full sun
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Lake Murray Public Park
1832-1834 N Lake DrSandy beach, picnic area, paved trail, fee to park, entrance on either side of dam pathway, trail in full sun
Paved trails with wooden bridges, scenic views, park benches, shaded path, level and hilly parts of path
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Granby Park
100 Catawba CirPaved trails with wooden bridges, scenic views, park benches, shaded path, level and hilly parts of path
Gist street parking lot off of Gervais Street just before bridge, shorter walking trail that is less busy than others downtown, pleasant walking trails, paved and boardwalk along river, may connect with walking sidewalk across Gervais/Meeting Street Bridge.
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Riverfront Park
1115 Gist StGist street parking lot off of Gervais Street just before bridge, shorter walking trail that is less busy than others downtown, pleasant walking trails, paved and boardwalk along river, may connect with walking sidewalk across Gervais/Meeting Street Bridge.
Sandy walking trails, hilly path, rocky outcrops, only natural waterfall of the midlands (from a tiny creek that dries up in drought), hidden gem, overlook of Columbia skyline on one of the longer trails
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Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve
883 Peachtree Rock RdSandy walking trails, hilly path, rocky outcrops, only natural waterfall of the midlands (from a tiny creek that dries up in drought), hidden gem, overlook of Columbia skyline on one of the longer trails
Lovely getaway spot, scenic views of lake, busy in summer and calm in off-peak season
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Parco Statale di Dreher Island
3677 State Park RdLovely getaway spot, scenic views of lake, busy in summer and calm in off-peak season
Drive north from Columbia, SC on SC-215, Monticello Road and the park entrance will be on your left
Lake Monticello Park
75 Baltic CirDrive north from Columbia, SC on SC-215, Monticello Road and the park entrance will be on your left
Streetside parking, meters on weekdays, downtown Columbia
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Università della Carolina del Sud
1244 Blossom StStreetside parking, meters on weekdays, downtown Columbia
Parking along Sumter street, metered weekdays
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Palazzo di Stato della Carolina del Sud
1100 Gervais StParking along Sumter street, metered weekdays
Palmetto Trail - Peak to Prosperity, part of a 350 plus mile trail that spans from corner to corner of state of South Carolina, Rails to Trails
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Palmetto Trail (Peak, South Carolina)
State Road S-20-35Palmetto Trail - Peak to Prosperity, part of a 350 plus mile trail that spans from corner to corner of state of South Carolina, Rails to Trails
Walking/Hiking trails, Canoe trails, Interpretive center, sandy paths flooded during heavy rains in spring, raised boardwalk paths
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Parco nazionale dei congaree
100 National Park RdWalking/Hiking trails, Canoe trails, Interpretive center, sandy paths flooded during heavy rains in spring, raised boardwalk paths
Scenic, near Sandhills Shopping Center, Farmer's Market Saturdays in Summer, no fee to enter, paths for walking, hiking, and running, flat and hilly terrain, shaded and sunny areas
Clemson Extension - Richland County
900 Clemson RdScenic, near Sandhills Shopping Center, Farmer's Market Saturdays in Summer, no fee to enter, paths for walking, hiking, and running, flat and hilly terrain, shaded and sunny areas
Several amazing playgrounds, well maintained park grounds, friendly/neighborly vibe, picnic pavilions, and more
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Irmo Community Park
7507 Church StSeveral amazing playgrounds, well maintained park grounds, friendly/neighborly vibe, picnic pavilions, and more