74 degrees and everything closed? Not sure why. I understand it's seasonal but there at least 50…read morepeople there wondering why!

My preferred stopoff for canal visits. This area doesn't have a ton of traffic. There is a picnic…read moreshelter with some bathrooms (albeit recently closed for repairs), a water fountain, and a fancy bridge over the canal. One can walk a substantial distance in either direction and be treated to canal views and river views. Notably, a waterfall and pond running off of the canal are near here. It's a pretty area, and while he parking lot will be crowded on a nice day I've never had any trouble getting a space and once you get out on the trail it's usually quite pleasant.

The hip part of North Augusta is built around several parks. The pond here has various soft and…read morehard trails and boardwalks. Ample signage warns of alligators. I did not see any, but I expect there must be some. This particular bit of park is not on the waterfront and is not that aesthetically distinctive, but it is connected with the greenway trail that goes to several useful places, as well as being next to a sporting venue. Plenty of people were roaming through.

So gorgeous! There was a lot of wildlife and the trails are well maintained! I went recently at the…read morewarmest part of the day and saw lots of reptiles sun bathing (turtles and alligators)

This is my 11th year bringing a groups of university students to learn about soils. Ruth Mead is a…read moresuper awesome person. She loves her job!

The name would be an ace Scrabble play if it weren't a proper noun (I assume; I see no explanation…read moreof where this word comes from on their website). The park scores high on its own merits, however. The area is substantial, and includes both boardwalks through some classic wetlands, an educational complex that includes a lab and a conference center, a playground, and a series of artificial wetlands created as part of a reclamation project. Despite the nearby local airport, I experienced minimal distractions. Though it wasn't the greatest weather day, I did see wildlife, including some fairly horrific-looking spiders and a raptor of some sort that allowed me to get unusually close (I stumbled on it before carefully walking away). Alligators were not visible, and in my experience they do tend to hide on colder days, but I definitely believe there were some around. It's a great resource for the community, and it's free. If I were local, I would be checking out the event calendar.

Still appears to be closed permanently/ indefinitely. The entrance in locked and looks abandonedread more

Trail is 1.5 miles and you can do the loop twice for 3 miles total. The parking lot is small. Can…read morefit only 8 cars max. The hill back to the parking lot is the real challenge when hiking back

It took me a minute to find this trailhead even with the signs, but there are enough people around…read morethat someone will point you in the right direction. If you are not an Intermediate skilled rider I would highly advise look before you leap. Literally!!! At this entrance, past the sign about 10 meters is a triple stairstep like hill going down which converges to a singletrack line in the woods then a sharp curve to the left. You can go with speed to the next obstacle or choose a very technical line because it opens up to a massive rock garden under a bridge followed by mini grand canyon of wash outs in the dirt before converging back to a single track. Note!! pay attention to the directions of the day (Clockwise or Counterclockwise). There are many little feeder paths running parallel to the railroad so stay on the path well worn (no pun intended). About .4 miles from the Canal Singletrack South Trailhead there is a storm water waste project currently being worked on. Do not make my mistake and follow the hay and dirt on the right side on the pond, it is not a trail!!! Stay to the left of the pond closest to Riverwatch Parkway and it will open up to the stormwater project area, but look for a well worn dirt hill and that will be your connection back to the trail. Had a wonderful cool ride in the forest, but lesson learned for the day was set your rebound and compression after your initial loop for a better ride.

I always start my runs here. Theres plenty of parking and nice views...though the location looks…read moresketchy, its not. Your property will be perfectly fine since it's a family area. I wish the park system would add-on a playground or a contained dog park area...that would be a wonderful addition to this system. You know, each trailhead should have its own attraction or personality. This trail meets with the Lake Olmstead Trailhead...most people think its all one trail.

Such a nice trail for walking, running or biking. Reminds me of Silver Comet Trail, how it goes…read morethrough the backyards of older neighborhoods. The spur down by the river was the trip's highlight. Quite lovely. This trail has all needed amenities... bathrooms, bike tire inflation stations, good signage, and nicely paved asphalt.

The greenway in runs right to the ritzy waterfront area, but there several miles of it. It is…read morepaved, and while on occasions it passes sports facilities or people's backyards, it is generally quite green. It is usually well-attended and I have not had any safety concerns; it certainly feels better than comparable areas on the other side of the river. There are plenty of bikers, but the trail is generally wide enough not to present any major issues of overcrowding. It's definitely a good way to get a taste of the environment without driving too far from the city.

This park includes fairly limited facilities, a small lake that has nice reflections but not a…read morewhole lot to do, and a paved trail with boardwalks that runs a little less than a mile along the creek. It's pleasant enough, but the modest distance is irritating, particularly in light of the longer greenway trail just north of here on the same creek. It would be much better if the park linked up with the larger trail system, but for some reason it does not, meaning the park is limited in scope.

I love this park! Tucked away in the park is a quarry that has been filled to create a lake…read more Bring your OFF or other insect repellent because the mosquitoes and ticks here love freshly cooked humans. The wildlife is abundant here also - I've seen deer, turtles, and various birds here. I haven't seen a nope rope yet, but I'm sure I just jinxed myself because I hate snakes and saying stuff like that seems to speak it into existence. Since it is a small park, it can be a little busy when the weather is really nice. The trail around the park is perfect to use for 5k training. Drop on in when you need a brief commune with nature!

Parking for soccer games is a bit of nightmare but otherwise it's a clean, nice place to be.read more

This park is tucked away. I have lived in the area for years and didn't even know it was here…read more Since the discovery, we have been here a few times. It's a nice place to enjoy nature. They have a few well kept soccer fields with a concession booth and bathrooms in the middle. There is also a hiking trail which is marked pretty well. I was surprised to see that they have a BMX track as well. We will have to check that out some day.

Amazing route to go on a walk or bike ride. The trail runs parallel with the Savannah River, so the…read moreview is stunning and very peaceful. Been here few times and it can get pretty crowded during the late afternoon with people taking their evening stroll, runners, bikers. There is also a kayak renting area. I've seen groups rent out kayaks and leisurely make their way down the river. The park serves many recreational purposes, highly recommend checking it out. They have few rest rooms that are well kept and managed with even a medical emergency supply room incase of any incidents. The grounds are kept very clean too and lots of public parking available. Disclaimer, lots of nats flying around once weather warms up.

Good place to go walking and listen to music through your headphones. You will pass by all kinds of…read morepeople. You will also pass by some beautiful scenery. The only issue there seems to be even though the park has signs and provides bags to clean up after the pets. You have to watch carefully where you step along the way.

Top notch park with a little bit for everyone. Walking trails, a beach and a fantastic playground.read more

If you have a canoe, boat, kayak, or fishing rod, this is the place to be! They have a small sanded…read morebeach area, several charcoal grills, covered pavilion, restrooms, shower stations, and a large playground area. There's a trail around the lake but not sure how far it goes around! There's a bridge over the dam and it's pretty interesting. If you look closely, you might see some turtles and gators!