This is a great park, it's very well filled with greenery and flowers. It's behind the police…read morestation, which I think is a huge plus on many levels. There is a nice playground as well as spash area to run around in. There are stairs as well as ramps everywhere to accommodate everyone. There is a ampatherater that they use very often within the community. It's dog-friendly, and there are even swing chairs for the adults that might still have some kid in us. There are nice bathromms and parking is easy. There are always cop cars there dont worry. They do sometimes close the park for events like forth of July, so be aware that it's a park that can be closed. Its down town, but it does not feel that way its feels like you're lost in the great nature.

Located beside/behind Municipal building in downtown Lexington SC…read more Upon walking up from parking lot you can go straight to the playground/water fountains or walk left toward outdoor amphitheater. Left was where we went for pictures amongst the tall trees on walking trails. There are winding trails that go down/up elevations through wilderness areas. There are public restrooms very clean all things considered, few small ponds, a book rental box, and of course the playground. The play area looks fairly new encompassing a large area with the rubber ground. Reading and seeing older pics here on Yelp there was gravel before in playground so this is massive upgrade. There is an outdoor covered bench spot right beside playground good for children parties. Finally there is the water shooting fountain pipes?? I don't know what these are called but they shoot water randomly that children jump through. It is great place to bring children and offers many picture locations.

Beautiful Park to walk your dog or sit quietly watching the ducks while you read write or just want…read moreto enjoy the peaceful nature of the place--‍

Really nice park in a very nice neighborhood. Nice big grassy area (I am thinking would be perfect…read morefor Frisbee or Croquet game), with age graduated playground on nice sand. Two picnic tables in a large covered area. Plenty of shady benches to sit on. Will be back many times with our almost three year old granddaughters.

One of my favorite parks in Columbia! I love the paved sidewalk around the park that can be…read moreutilized as a walking path to get some exercising via walking or jogging. There's a gazebo with one table which is nice. There are also two or three more picnic tables throughout the park. The smaller children's playground is a nice size, and then there's a playground for the older kids, both of which is a basic slide or two and a couple things to climb. There's also a zip line for the kids which is really cool. The swings are on another side of the area park. It's either baby swing or your normal big kid/adult swing. There's open field space. And then, another reason this park is so great is the splash pad for the kids. I will say the water pressure is not hitting on much this summer. I'm wondering what's up with that. However, we are grateful for the little sprinkle that we are receiving when the water shoots out. Even still, this is a nice and sometimes shaded park. Just be prepared for the splash pad. Also, it's street parking.

Really nice park in the downtown area. Equipment for kids of all ages. The park has a splash pad…read moreduring the summer. It has a really nice green space and a zip line. #hiddengem

We had a lovely picnic from the nearby Wendy's here. This 21 acre park includes a recreation…read morecomplex with gymnasium, game room, weight room, club room, arts & crafts room and kitchen. That's currently closed because of COVID. The outside facilities are open and accessible. Two lighted baseball fields, one lighted softball field, two tennis courts, playground and a covered picnic shelter. When we arrived, a family of grandchildren were playing on the playground with their grandparents. We were alone in the picnic shelter which had six tables, grill and trash bins. Plenty of parking and easy access right back to the Interstate. [Review 14343 overall, 1667 of 2020, number 711 in South Carolina.]

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.]

Once again you cannot find a parking place. Even though there are posted signs not to park along…read morethe fence, towing enforced, people disregard the sign and all along the fence there are cars and trucks parked. This makes it cause a one lane road. I've never seen a car towed. This has always been a problem and no solutions have been made. The park people, whoever they are, sent out a message not to park along the fence, it has been ignored. I hope they work on a solution. I love watching the kids play and have this opportunity, however, they need to fix this issue. Why do we just all accept this mess and continue supporting the park?

Love this place. It's my go to track and area to get a great outdoor run and workout in. I didn't…read morerealize the trail was back there, which is not that long, but still nice. Also, great family areas here, and I've also seen some mommy groups doing workouts.

The good- beautiful lake, lots of sites and amenities. The…read morebad- most items in tackle shop unpriced, busted up roadways, small sites, mostly unkept and broken. The ugly- mold in bathrooms, shower curtains ready to walk away on their own on the 80 loop. (Like, loose your campground host they're terrible) Not the best campground in SC, but you can have a good time here on the right site.

I stayed in camper cabin 3 the weekend of October 4th, 2025. The main reason we stayed in a camper…read morecabin was because it's a pet friendly cabin. The cabin itself is tiny. One full bed and one set of bunk beds. One small dorm-type refrigerator and a small microwave. One thing I learned quick was to not run the microwave while the refrigerator is also plugged in as the breaker will trip. So I unplugged the refrigerator whenever I needed to use the microwave. The refrigerator will hold several bottles of water, ham, cheese, mayo, etc. I also brought some soup and a soup mug to use in the microwave. Also to note, it's about a 30-45 second walk to the bath house, at least from cabin 3. The bed wasn't horribly uncomfortable. I had my pillows and sleeping bag from home and was quite comfortable. The little Gree mini-split unit kept the cabin at a great temperature. Now for the not-so-good things. First, a metal roof surrounded by trees, some of which were dropping acorns. Large acorns hitting a metal roof from high up make a very loud BANG when they hit the roof. Quite the scare in the middle of the night. That's my only complaint. There was a nice little front porch and a picnic table with fire pit close by. I must say it was a great weekend away from the hustle and bustle of life. I'm still giving this review 5 stars. The state park employees work very hard to make sure you have a great experience. And you have to want to be a state park employee. It's not just a job you get. You have to have a passion for it.

Pine Island State Park is beautiful, but we aren't sure if you could call it a state park. It's…read moremore like a city park or a recreational area. There are no actual hiking trails at Pine Island, but rather a sidewalk that goes along part of Lake Murray. They have multiple picnic tables (large enough areas to hold a birthday party or other event), benches, a miniature beach with kayaks, a playground, and a new and clean restroom. They do charge you a fee of about $6 or $3.50 depending on the age of the visitor(s). Pine Island has many amenities that most South Carolina state parks do not have, but once again does not feel like a state park. It would be nice if they construct an actual hiking trail.

Beautiful addition to SC state parks. Just know that it is a very small park and there aren't…read moretrails like other state parks. There is one paved walking path, but there are full grassy areas to walk around in the open sun, so it can get hot for a stroll. Plenty of covered picnic spots or swings to take in the beauty of Lake Murray.