I absolutely love the West Columbia Riverwalk. I've been coming here for years, sometimes to run,…read moresometimes to take a leisurely stroll, walk my dog, clear my head, converse with friends, etc. No matter what time of year you go, it's absolutely beautiful, but I think it's at its peak during the spring months, such as March and April. While you obviously get a great view of the Congaree River, there's also an abundance of flora and fauna for you to look at, and it's fun to try and spot the turtles perched up on the rocks on a sunny day. There's also a lot of really cool pieces of artwork painted onto the bridge-beams surrounding the river, as well as an assortment of picnic tables and viewing benches for you to sit down and relax. All-in-all, I love the Riverwalk, and I'll be coming back for years to come.

Very, very beautiful scenery, very peaceful and very easy to walk through and just clear your head…read more I have a recommend.. it has some swings for kids to play and it's really good for the whole family or if you want a romantic vibe

Great family location with baseball fields and terrific playground equipment. Perfect spot for my…read moregrandsons to burn off energy before the long car ride home.

Seven Oaks Park is great! We take our kids everyday after hubby gets home from work. Great soccer…read morefields! Walking trail & play ground. Our kids love running around & getting some fresh air. There's so many fields which is great everyone gets to enjoy the park. There's plenty of shade.

This is a great family outing…read more The lights are always well done. About half way through, you can stop for a hay ride ans race your kids down the hill on the slide. Kids can write letters to Santa and buy hot chocolate and snacks. It was a nice warm 48 degrees when we went there. Get out have some fun and make a few memories.

If you love Christmas lights, this is one of the best spots to be. The trail is 4miles long, and we…read morewere able to stroll through for the annual Sleigh Bell Trot. The light displays don't really change year after year, so if you've been last year, there aren't any new surprises this year. Still a fun night out! Safe and clean!

Great trails and coffee in the city of Cayce. Cool artwork on and around buildings too ! A laidback…read morevibe for the town. More places seem to opening up recently.

Timmerman Trail tucked away but easily accessed from the main road, very well maintained, and a…read morefriendly place to walk around.

It was a beautiful day. Very nice walk. We pushed a stroller without problem. Loved seeing the…read moreturtles and even got to see a snake and egret. Just bummed that a large part was closed so wasn't able to get all my steps in.

Beautiful park. We were able to take a nice afternoon walk. There are some nice spots to take…read morepictures.

In Columbia on business and needed to get out and exercise. I am so thankful to have found this…read moretrail on Yelp. It is a safe environment with plenty of people out walking, plus it's dog friendly. Beautiful scenery and homes along the trail and not to mention you're surrounded by water and the sound of the stream will keep you going. I did see a few people out riding bikes as well. I'm a biker myself, but didn't think that the trail was large enough for large groups on bikes. But then again, are most trails ever?? If you're in the area please do plan to check it out and go for a stroll. Parking is limited, but also available down the street.

Being honest, we just kinda stumbled upon the Cayce/West Columbia River Walk. My Gf and I have…read morevisited Columbia a handful of times and we just had not been on this side of town. After getting a quick snack to take along with us, we visited the river walk and then came back the next day to walk it again! This river walk allows you to get multiple great shots of the Congaree River. Considering this is a paved/board walk trail, it really is friendly to all who would take a stroll, from all fitness levels, ages, and wheels (bikes, strollers or wheelchairs), you have a lot to see and do here. Although we only walked maybe a mile of the trail, which sandwiches itself between the river and a nearby neighborhood, it was getting late in the evening and we didn't decide to walk the 8 miles of this walk. Near the start of the trail there is a lovely amphitheater and although there is no music...there is a small band at the top of the amphitheater in the form of an artistic display. This artwork is really cool and you should get a photo with them! Also near the amphitheater are bathrooms and parking. The parking lot directly in front of the trail start is somewhat small, but we always either found a spot or found someone coming out of a spot when we came in. If I lived in Columbia, I'd likely be at the Riverwalk several times a week. As it stands, if you're close to here for any reason and you have an hour, check the west Columbia river walk out!

What a sparkling clean pool ! This is Columbia's jewel . The staff is VERY friendly and we loved…read moregoing to this pool to get some Sun and survive the heat in Columbia SC summers . There is plenty of parking . There are nice big umbrellas to get out of the sun . What is not to like ?

Maxcy Gregg Park is a nice urban park, but I wish that the city would perhaps put a little bit of…read moreupkeep into it. It's still a nice place to run or walk through, or sit down for a little while, but I feel that the experience could be greatly improved if just a few simple adjustments were made. For example, many of the signs in the Cancer Survivors Garden were faded, and you couldn't really make out what they said. There was also what I think was supposed to be a fountain that was out of water, and quite a few patches of dead grass. I don't think any of these things would cost much to touch up, but like I said, would greatly improve the experience. On the plus side, I loved the native vegetation, little stream that ran through the park, and the benches that were covered in shade from the trees. All-in-all, I think this is a cool park, that I hope will one day reach its full potential!

All I can say is... wow! What a touching and beautiful tribute to all of the South Carolinians who…read moregave their lives in service to our country. I stopped by this park to pay my respects on Memorial Day, and I swelled up with pride to be a South Carolinian. I'd recommend anybody in Columbia, whether you're a native or just stopping through, to stop by and just spend a few minutes of silence in this beautiful space. It'll be sure to touch your heart! Happy Memorial Day 2025!

Nice little park with a bunch of different war memorials…read more Not very large but it was worth stopping by and walking through. Free to park and not a bunch of walking. If you are handicapped you will likely miss a few of the statues because they didnt appear very accessible. Also a homeless guy sleeping in the park at 1pm Not sure if it is an area I'd come to at dark this area might be sketchy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park was an awesome public park, both for the way it honored Dr. King's…read morelegacy, as well as providing a nice public space and geographical information for city residents. I went to the park on MLK Day 2026 (1/19/26) and was happy to see that others had already stopped by to lay flowers and place a wreath at the park, and pay their respects to Dr. King. I took one lap around the park and liked reading the plaques about wetlands and detention ponds, as well as looking at some other symbolic markers around the park. To conclude, this is a great public park, and I'll definitely be back in the future to walk around and collect my thoughts. My favorite Martin Luther King Jr. quote: "The time is always right to do what is right."

Not far from the bars and restaurants in the Five Points area, this park is bisected by a small…read morebrook (bigger than a stream, not quite a creek) with a large fountain on a brick path. There are a number of benches and picnic tables which would make this a good spot for bringing lunch from nearby. There did seem to be a small population of residentially-challenged but they kept to themselves and I was able to enjoy the park today. The large fountain is pretty and there are some other tributes to the late Doctor King including a stone carved with a small portion of one of his more famous speeches. There is some street parking. [Review 14036 overall, 1358 of 2020, number 673 in South Carolina.]

Impressed with the intentional use of space!…read more We made a day trip to Columbia, SC and needed to stretch our legs and burn some energy. Finlay Park offers a GREAT playground with slides, rope ladders, climbing limbs, splash pad, and turf slide. Plenty of room to relax or log a few steps. There is a beautiful water fountain, grotto and pond where they offer sailboat rentals . There is also 2 miles of sidewalk and pathways for walking or taking advantage of the roller skate rentals they offer. Not to mention pickleball courts, ping pong, soccer goals, and fitness court. A round of applause to the City of Columbia for this amazing recreational and public space.

This went from an unsafe blight on our city to a polished jewel. Our experience was beyond…read moreexpectation, tons of art and sculptures to gaze upon while visiting Finlay Park. Park rangers diligently worked cleaning the paths this morning. Several families were here soaking in the fun. Great park to for walking or to play on the pickle ball courts. Nice Sunday morning outing today !!!