This is my favorite county park! It's quiet and peaceful for nature hikes. Every time I visit I see…read moresomething amazing. Today it was Swallow-tail Kites soaring overhead. A walk through the cypress swamp let me discover a beautiful yellow Prothonotary Warbler. The staff is so knowledgeable here and super welcoming! This is a must see if you're visiting Charleston.

Great outdoor nature excursion for just a $2 per person entry fee. Multiple trails to walk and…read moreenjoy nature, see wildlife and get some exercise. You could easily spend an entire day here and walk several miles without covering the same area twice. They have over 11,000 acres of swamp/marsh, grassland and wooded areas. Bring your camera for some beautiful nature shots. They have a few benches around the park for you to rest/relax. A portion of the nature area used to be a rice plantation. The visitors center adjacent to the parking lot provides a little history for those interested, and has a few items for sale. Bathrooms are available. Pets and bikes are prohibited. Bring bug spray! During our visit we saw several alligators, lizards, squirrels, baby toads, turtles, one small snake, a marsh rat/mouse (who wasn't remotely scared of us), and of course many birds. Be aware you can encounter alligators on the trails and low boardwalks, and there's nothing separating you from them; a very friendly nature center employee said they never have incidents, but the risk is higher in the Spring when males are vying for females. And if you see very young baby gators, remember mom may be nearby.

A hidden gem in the West Ashley area. Great area for walking, running or biking. Main roads are all…read morepaved and trails are maintained fairly well. There is also plenty of green space for playing with your children or pets. Activities in the park include: - Soccer fields - Baseball/Softball fields - Biking - Disc golf - Fishing - Kayaking - Picnic tables

Nice little park to walk the pup! Definitely bring bug spray in the summer. But it makes a…read morebeautiful backdrop for your photos!

This is a nice little park along the Stono River. Very accessible and easy to explore. The…read morewalking path is wide with the first 1/3 asphalt. The second 1/3 is composite decking on a raised boardwalk. The final portion is dirt/crushed gravel. With the exception of the boardwalk it is shaded and most of what is visible is marsh until you get to the end where the river is visible but not accessible. Worn and clearly well used, nicely maintained and clean. Great place for a relaxing stroll.

Nice, newer park, with updated facilities/parking, but not a whole lot to see as far as…read moretrees/wildlife. A nice walk out to the island and views of the marsh, the boardwalk is nice and not crowded. They're keeping up on maintenance, as they had signs up saying how they had removed trees that had invasive bug problems, which is good since maintenance is often neglected. If you're in the area, check it out.

It was a perfect day for the beach! Luna's two favorite things are hiking in the woods and swimming…read moreat the beach, so this outing was just as much fun for her as it was for us-watching her live her best life is always a joy. This was our first visit to Kiawah Beachwalker Park, and it did not disappoint. There is an entrance fee unless you have a Charleston County Park Pass, which we do. The beach is dog-friendly, but it's important to be aware of seasonal rules regarding leash use. I highly recommend checking their official website for the most up-to-date information, as these guidelines can change. https://www.kiawahisland.org/ explore_kiawah_island/beaches.php According to their current policy: Dog Use Area: Between the eastern boundary of the Beach Club and the Ocean Course Clubhouse, dogs are allowed off-leash under control year-round from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dogs must be leashed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in this area. Electronic leashes are prohibited. Owners must stay with their pets, keep them under control, and carry a leash at all times in case it's needed or requested by others or Beach Patrol. Remainder of the Beach (Seasonal): March 1 - October 15: Dogs must be leashed at all times. October 16 - February 28: Dogs are allowed off-leash from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except in the designated critical habitat area. During all other hours, leashes are required. As with the designated area, electronic leashes are not allowed, and owners must have a leash on hand and maintain control of their pets. Overall, Kiawah Beachwalker Park is a fantastic destination for dogs and their humans. Luna had an amazing time, and we can't wait to go back!

Kiawah Beachwalker park is one of the better beaches in Charleston. Parking was $10 for the day…read more The lot is not that big but had no problem finding a spot in the month of March. Short walk to a board walk that a nice bathroom, showers, water refill station and even a dog bathing area. Very impressive! Short walk to the water. It's was low tide so plenty of beach to walk on. Headed down to the end on the right side about 1 1/2 mile walk. Saw two dolphins and rare birds that were migrating. Off the tide is in the beach area to seat on will be limited. Great place to walk your dog and ride your bike.

Really nice park to take kids, dogs, and go for walks near the Ashley river and the ponds they…read morehave there. $2 pp entry fee. We usually spend much of our time at the playgrounds (they have one for toddlers and one for older kids, a zip line, and a splash pad). Also taking a walk around the area is a perfect way to spend your time! Restrooms are also always tidy.

Great zip line and a lake to fish at if interested. 2 playgrounds and splash pad. They got a couple…read moreof spots to sit and do birthday party's no bbq pits tho.

I stopped by the park to have lunch at the Pavilion during a work day in John's island. The…read morePavillion is next to a pond that has a nice native plant buffer around it and a lot of wildlife to watch.

Not nearly as nice as James Island park but it serves a different audience/reason. This park is…read moremore a collection of sports fields and whatnot. Was free to park though and had public restroom.

What a gem we have here! It's pure untouched natural beauty and a very pleasant place to walk along…read morethe beach, tide pools and even the grounds of the old plantation, which only has a 18th century garden shed and an early 19th century green house that looks like a Victorian church. Peaceful and serene!

While not much of the plantation exists, it's a great place to see. My favorite is the beach. It's…read morean easy trail mostly sandy to walk, through the marsh and woody areas it opens up. At high tide it's a tricky walk as sadly there's a lot of natural erosion happening. There are a lot of shells that are so pretty, you are not allowed to take but admire. The beach is heavily populated with remnants of trees and driftwood. Lots of signage to learn from. The drive through the tour has landmarks to stop at. Free adventure

This is an awesome playground, never crowded, walking distance to the beach (East side) and Bert's…read more The playground is pirate themed, with paintings, a lighthouse, a pirate ship, a tire swing, and a climbing dome. Super fun place for my 5 year old, he requests to go to this park specifically :) There are also tennis courts attached so bring your racquets. Parking is designated on the side, and free of course which is great. There's also a wooden seat around a big tree and a gazebo for parents to relax. Wonderful park! Take your kiddos!

Clean bathrooms with baby changing stations, a water bottle refill station and kids play equipment…read morein the shade? Yes please!

The overall tract of wildlife refuge appears mostly something that you'd explore by boat, but…read moredriving down the dirt road to this little parking lot leads to an abandoned plantation surrounded by classic South Carolina swampland. Remnants of rice fields ring the mansion, leading to an interesting aesthetic experience even though I missed when the building was actually open. I can confirm that in the winter there wasn't much in the way of biting insects and the alligators I was warned of did not materialize. Probably hiding. I'm guessing in warmer weather the area has significant challenges, though you should expect this anywhere in the swampy parts of the lowcountry. As with any wildlife refuge, the priority isn't visitor experience, but for a free and interesting landscape to wander, it has some intrigue.

The drive in is pretty, as are the grounds, but holy moly the deer flies are aggressive. It was…read morealso way too hot to go on a day that the gates are closed and you have to walk in to the site. Lesson learned. I would love to return in the fall or winter. Bicycles are permitted so our teen brought his. He probably would have enjoyed it more if it weren't for the flies. We had bug spray on so not really sure how to deter them or if they're less mean in the fall/winter. I'll go back and let y'all know. Ha. They do have bathrooms on site which was nice. They were kinda stuffy in there but better than nothing.

Nice park in the middle of neighborhood. Picnic tables, playground for big and small kids. Small…read morepond to walk around with ducks. No bathrooms. Was a nice stop during road trip.

Driving to Hilton Head from Charlotte we needed a pit stop. This was out of the way and off the…read moremain highway but well worth the few extra minutes it took to get there. The park itself is really small, more of a neighborhood pocket park than a sprawling city green space. The playstructures were in great shape, there was a lovely pond with ducks and a small walking trail around the perimeter. Mature trees provide shade and there was even a lovely little gazebo for that extra dash of small-town, Americana charm. The kids played, we stretched our legs and everyone was ready for the road.