A woodsy oasis in an urbanesque environment. I walked the Firebreak and the Spiderwoman trails,…read moreboth about 4 miles. Very popular with mountain bikers, mostly with good cycling etiquette. Saw a million squirrels and five bird species.

This is a great spot for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Great trails with lots of tree…read morecover to keep you cool. Some nice views of the river and you can dial up as much challenge as you desire.

This medium sized park is located in Columbia's Granby Village neighborhood park. With some fences…read morearound it, there is a baseball diamond, basketball court, playground and splashpad. Some picnic tables are also available. The park is lighted and there is a public restroom that is available when the neighborhood center is open. Which it is not right now because of the pandemic. There is plenty of street parking on three sides. [Review 14758 overall, 259 of 2021, number 796 in South Carolina.]

Less than 2 hours from Charleston, this is likely the closest hiking area to the city that offers…read moresignificant elevation changes, several miles of different trails, and even a waterfall. I would consider this an intermediate hike - mate sure you check the map for the distance you want to travel (keeping in mind the up and down makes things feel longer), and keep your eyes peeled for the trails markers. It's easy to miss the arrows directing you, and you could end up on a different trail taking you out of your way. We selected a rightly 3-mile hike, and brought out dog with us. We all had a great time! It was not crowded, we probably saw a person every half hour at most. The elevation changes were tiring, but paid off with great views. Although we wore sneakers, I would recommend sturdier footwear. Carry plenty of water, as there are no services within the preserve.

Very nice trail in the area! You have a few trail options that are categorized by color. Be careful…read morethough I can see somewhat how you could get mixed up to get lost if you're not paying attention. This is a trail the entire family can enjoy. The waterfall is nice. The size is decreasing, I believe, because of this climate crisis we are in. Nevertheless, it's a nice place to take a break and get back to enjoying the hike. The nature is beautiful. Definitely worth a visit.

This was our second stop. We tried a dog park before stopping at this one and we're not able to…read moregain access to it as it had an annual membership in order to use the dog park. This park was free and had a lot of friendly people. There was at least six owners and seven or eight dogs inside. There were still plenty of room for running around. My one negative would be that inside. It's mostly dirt and a few wood chips, would love to have grass. The park is well kept, and you don't have to worry about stepping on land mines which is always a plus. We will be back.

This has always been one of my favorite spots in Irmo. It's a calm and beautiful park with plenty…read moreof space to take a walk, have fun with your kids, have a picnic, read a book, meet a friend, and more. It's tranquil and most everyone who goes there is very friendly. Green grass, gorgeous trees, a stream, and fresh air. Amazing spot in Irmo! It's also the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Always worth a visit!

Bathroom's were dirty. Beautiful place to sit or get in a quick walk. Yet, the 11 yo picture of a…read moreplayground is deceptive as there is no equipment. Would be great when they have concerts for single or seniors . Also has a free book box which is always a wonderful addition! PS there are tables for lunch, not pet friendly.

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!

The address is incorrect on Google maps. The correct address is:…read more1721 Saunders St Columbia, SC 29201 United States

Page Ellington Park was a pretty good park. I will say that it's not very big and doesn't have a…read moreton of shade cover like most urban parks do, but it does seem like a nice place to walk around in at any time of the year except for summer. Sadly, I also saw a deceased frog just lying there cooking in the sun. :( Although it's not the greatest park I've been to, Page Ellington isn't bad by any means!

Hyatt Park was a really pretty park, and I loved taking a few minutes out of my day to walk a few…read morelaps around it, explore the vegetation, and read the scientific and historical signage! I loved how the said signage explained how the plants used in the park were native to the local area, and explained a little about the history of the Eau Claire neighborhood. I'd definitely recommend anybody to stop by Hyatt Park if they're looking for a place to relax and gather their thoughts in an urban botanical setting!