I took my toddler to Park Circle Playground on a weekend afternoon. The playground was full of…read morechildren playing with a variety of unique and interactive equipment. It was clean and well-maintained. My toddler had a wonderful time at the playground and was very happy to spend his afternoon exploring all the equipment.

The perfect outdoor playground for active kids lays within 40 minutes. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to visit a couple of weeks ago with my kid and some friends. My suggestion is come early to snag parking and that's the only not thing to really watch out for. The playground boasts tons of different areas with opportunities to swing, climb, bounce, roll, and explore. I loved the variety of activities and things to do. I also love that the playground is mostly covered which makes the sun or some drizzle not a big deal. There are some areas outside the playground to sit and eat. I'm not sure about the process for booking an area or if you have to, but it's a solid place for a party. This is now a weekend staple!

James Allen Park in Summerville is a cool park that is hidden in the middle of Summerville and…read moreprovides a great place to stop during the middle of the day to get some fresh air and relax. I like that there is a trail and a bridge and water in the middle of the park. This park is well maintained and works well when you need a park for a picnic.

Palmetto Gardens in North Charleston is a really great and underrated park and green space. This is…read morelocated close to Park Circle and many other parks and is easy to miss when you drive by, but it is well worth a stop if you are looking for a nice wide open area to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. This park is not too crowded and provides a good level of peace and quiet. I like that this park is divided in two by Montague Avenue and that each side is a little bit different from the other side. This park is very clean and well maintained and I have had many fun times, picnics, and adventures here over the years.

Very cute place!…read more This is the best spot for a picnic, some yoga, a walk, or something else! I came by for a yoga event, and there was a small farmers market going on. The park is well maintained, free to enter, and there is plenty of free parking nearby!

This is a beautiful park in downtown Charleston. Perfect for walking, biking, running, and pets…read more I've been here a few times in the past for the Spoleto Festival finale. I ran the Veterans Day 5K in November which was a fun run!

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.

If you really want to hear about it, Charles Towne Landing is one of those places that's crazy…read moreabout history and all that, but it's been around 1670. ​Right when you get there, they've got this big concrete sign with a metal ship carved onto it, just to make sure you know your have arrived. But once you walk past the entrance, the place opens up into these incredible, huge live oak trees forming a canopy over a dirt path. It looks like something that's been there forever, without anyone messing around, nature is the master. ​They've built these wooden boardwalks that stretch right out across the marshland and over the still, dark water. The water reflects the green trees so clearly it looks like a painting, though half the people pushing strollers across the bridge are too busy taking photos to even look at the trees. They've also got a statue standing in the woods of a Native American holding a club, just standing there among the bare trees, which gives the whole woods a quiet, sort of eerie vibe. Up near the water, you can even catch a glimpse of the tall wooden masts of that old replica sailing ship they keep docked there. ​It's actually a pretty good place to walk around if you want to get away from a bunch of phonies for an hour, provided you just stick to the boardwalks and watch the trees instead of listening to the tour guides.

I enjoy going here with my family. It is very nice. Employees are polite and helpful. They are also…read morevery knowledgeable of this historic site. The admission prices are reasonable. Parking is also free. Charles town Landing has some great scenery and plenty of ares to walk or ride a bike. My child loves going here to see the animals in the animal forest. A few of the animals they have onsite are a Bear, Elk, buffalo, bald eagle, and a puma. There are some more animals as these are only a few.

The battery is a nice walkway around the Charleston harbor area. The entire walking path is about…read more2.5 miles of sidewalk. It takes you from a coast guard sector and ends close to rainbow row. It also wraps around white point garden. There are so many sights, it's very pleasant, and the whole thing is along the water. My husband went multiple times on our trip to get our morning jogs in. I highly recommend it as a sunset walk as well.

This is a known park in Charleston, as there is a lot of history in the place. It's also a local…read morepark for the locals who live in the area. I will make a note that there are lots of birds and they are not afraid of dropping ppoop from above. My cousin was a representative of that, as well as someone else we saw in the park. There are lots of statues with history in them as well. On a hot day, the sea breeze feels great, and in the winter, it can make it much cooler. There are lots of homes that look out to the park and give it a vibe that is out of a movie. There are sidewalks and ramps in the area, but sometimes there are a situation of off-road driving is needed. As not all of this is ADA-compliant. We got to see some cannons as well as the place where they were fired from. You can see lots of dogs and its leash free park, so you might have a four legged from come say hi. There are still rules about how they have to be friendly, and that you still have to have control over your pet. There was a gazebo in the middle that was a great place to take a break without fear of bird poop falling from the sky. Overall, it was a great park to visit while getting some history.

This is such a cute little place to play. Like most of the parks in town I stumbled upon it while…read moredriving around. Kind of in the middle of what feels like a neighborhood, but it isn't a private park, so really off the beaten path. We have been there many times over the years and we have always been the only ones there. It is much smaller than the other parks, has a fence, though I don't remember it having a gate so it isn't 100% enclosed. It's been a while since we've been so from what I remember it has a small play structure and a fun old school metal slide. It also has swings. It's a great place to bring young children to play.