This is a small park but it is a great spot to watch the sunrise! It is a bit noisy since it's by…read morethe highway, so it's not the best place to go if you're looking to relax. Although, if you are in West Ashley and just want to get by the water it's perfect! They have 1 dock. There are only about 10 parking spots, but people park in the grass as well. The walking path is less than a quarter of a mile in the actual park, but it does connect to a longer path that goes along the highway.

This is a very small but beautiful City of Charleston park at the foot of the North Bridge west of…read morethe Ashley off Sam Rittenberg Blvd (SC Hwy 7). It has a very nice, long fishing pier that extends into the Ashley River as well as picnic tables. Parking is extremely limited. Accessible from both sides of Sam Rittenberg Blvd whether heading north or south with a paved walkway adjacent to the north side of Sam Rittenberg Blvd that connects the park to the frontage road near Parkshore III. One of west of the Ashley's best kept secrets.

Great park, we love this park, dog park, and the trails. great for exploring and for birthday…read moreparties

Wannamaker County Park is one of our favorite outdoor spots in the area--especially if you're…read morevisiting with a dog. The park is very pet-friendly, with wide trails, open spaces, and plenty of room to walk, sniff, and explore. We love coming here in the winter months because it's much less crowded, which makes it perfect for letting our dog, Luna, really enjoy herself without a lot of distractions. She gets to explore at her own pace, and we get a peaceful, relaxing walk. Another nice bonus is the cost--it's only $2 per person to enter, which is very reasonable for how much space and how well-maintained the park is. We have the Charleston County Park Pass, so we don't pay anything to get in, making it an easy go-to spot for regular visits. The trails are well-kept, there's a great mix of wooded areas and open space, and it never feels overly busy during the cooler seasons. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet, dog-friendly park, especially in the fall and winter when the crowds thin out.

Great park. Not busy unless there is soccer. The playground is in full sun much of the time…read moreunfortunately and there is a creek right by the playground, so bring bug spray. Great trails, easy parking and clean bathrooms by the playground.

If you are looking for a beautiful park to visit, check out West Ashley Park…read more So beautiful! There are softball fields, a kids play grounds, plenty of hiking trails and a beautiful large lake and dock. We spent a few hours hiking the trails. They are well maintained and the views are breath taking. The lake is large and beautiful and looks to house several species of fish. There is a board walk and two floating docks on each side for shore fishing. We plan to come back with our kayaks for a day of fishing. There are picnic tables and a few BBQ grills. Perhaps a picnic lunch and then kayaking. The park is dog friendly with a leash. Lots of people walking and enjoying the quiet scenery and fall weather. You won't want to pass up West Ashley Park.

This was such a great spot for a field trip. The adaptive equipment was great for individuals in…read morewheelchairs. There was a diverse selection of slides and swings. A splash pad area was in use, very cool for a hot day. There was plenty of parking available. A shaded area with picnic tables and benches all throughout the park. Restroom facilities available on site as well.

This was such a great park to visit! Was looking for somewhere toto get in my morning walk and…read morestumbled upon this gem. Lots to do for your family. There are tennis , basketball , volleyball and pickle ball courts. The walking trail is nice. Plenty for children in the dedicated play area. They also have ping pong tables and plenty of seating around the park.

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!

I'm not sure what impressed me the most of the many parts of this public (no fee) park…read more An older gentlemanly fellow was tending to the shrubs within the Butterfly Gardens outdoor area. I couldn't help but stand and watch how well he worked, careful footing, tiny pruning sheets, totalky enveloped in his toil. I bumped into a volunteer who told me a bit about the lake behind the main building, the picnic area, the baseball fields --- a sweetheart of a lady, and so generous with her time. I loved the tall pine trees and the pine straw bed they laid down around the picnic table area. We sat breathing in the sweetest air, observing peace -- absorbing tranquility, this is a wonderfully calming place.

Love this park. Pretty nice indoor basketball court, outdoor baseball fields, benches, some algae…read morefilled ponds, free parking. Beautiful place to spend a couple hours or workout. Weird indoor basketball schedule with leagues that use facilities.

A very well thought out park design! Very large playground area with a variety of playground…read moreequipment, including swings, tire, swing, sand area, slides, monkey bars, etc. I can imagine it would be hard to keep up with your child(ren) if there are multiple other children running around, but they would have a blast. They have a little scavenger hunt for shapes throughout the playground on as well.

Gahagan Park has quickly become one of my favorite places to walk. Since the beginning of the…read moreCoronavirus, I've been staying with my boyfriend in Lincolnville. I have been trying to go on a walk every day. Most days, I just walk around his neighborhood. However, I was excited when I heard the parks reopened. I made a venture to Gahagan Park the first time almost on accident. I needed somewhere to go to get signal, as I don't get good phone service in Lincolnville. So I went to Gahagan Park for the phone signal, but after my virtual appointment, I decided to walk around this park. I found a track wrapping around a football field. I headed towards this because I assumed this would be the best place for walking. I passed a few baseball fields on my way. When I got to the track and started to walk around, I noticed that part of the track veers off. I followed this path to see where it lead. It went by some more baseball fields. It also lead to some public bathrooms and a picnic area. At the end of this walking trail, there is a graveyard. It is fenced in, and I couldn't get in. This is the point where I turn around, as the park ends and the walking path turns into a road. I like coming to Gahagan Park for my daily walks. I have a friend who plays ultimate frisbee here! This is a cool, fun, and relatively safe place to hang out. I definitely recommend checking it out!

This was a magical place - the swamp was amazing :). Loved the egrets, cranes, alligators, turtles…read moreand soothing nature sounds!

This was so fun to learn about so many plants in the wildlife and we even got to see turtles mixing…read morewith alligators and not be eaten. We love the train it was a easy way to see a lot of the plantation and I WOULD do it again.