Suggestions for Park near Charleston

Tuesday B. • December 3, 2011Festival of lights and hot cocoa. Fun date or family nite

Djaniella D. • January 3, 2017A perfect place for beautiful views. Take a seat on one of the benches and watch the ships pass by, take pictures by the infamous Pineapple Fountain, and admire the rows of pretty palm trees!

Matthew S. • August 1, 2016Kick back and watch a sunset or one of the cruise ships leaving for another run. Fell in love with this park from the first visit

Jana • December 13, 2018The prettiest park in Charleston! Beautiful trees and lots of ducks in the fountain 🦆🐥

Paula M. • August 19, 2016This is my favorite place in all of charleston. Super peaceful and serene. Great park.

Archaeological Research Collective I. • December 30, 2012They have on-site archaeological excavations & accept volunteers. Archaeology also helped inform some of the park design & recreations. There is a great museum in the visitors center.

Nancy H. • March 16, 2015Awesome spot to enjoy the sun and watch the sailboats

Lydia B. • December 9, 2012Dock, pier, playground, dog park, romantic benches

Adam Nicholas B. • April 4, 2010Great park for a leisurely stroll or a run. Nice place to meet athletic young professionals. Can get a little buggy...

Charming Inns of Charleston • June 14, 2012Dog on vacation with you at the John Rutledge House Inn or Kings Courtyard Inn? The Gardens are a short walk away. Canopied with live oaks & one of the prettiest (yet un-official) downtown dog parks.

Charleston Parks Conservancy • July 5, 2010This park is near the aquarium, boats to Fort Sumter and right on the Dockside/ Laurens Place walk. Perfect place to stop and relax while touring the city.

Clayton P. • May 27, 2020Beautiful waterfront park west of the Ashley with a nice fishing pier and picnic tables. On Sam Rittenberg Blvd at the base of the North Bridge.

Mary Catherine J. • December 31, 2016Great park, new equipment for the kids. Convenient location!

Lauren W. • April 28, 2021I certainly don’t feel safe at all at Marion Square. Between all of the protests, panhandlers begging for money, homeless and mentally ill living in the park. Definitely stay away at night!

Charleston Parks Conservancy • March 15, 2010@ Family Circle Tennis Facility: Hosts concerts, camps, cultural festivals, athletic events and other activities throughout the year, including their key event - the Family Circle Cup tennis champions

Blythe P. • November 18, 2016Great place to take your dog so they can run off lead and play with others! 5pm is a good time to go.

Mary Catherine J. • November 3, 2012The views from the pier of the sunset are amazing!

Mike M. • May 30, 2011Remember folks! Charleston Swing Dance Association meets here every Sat night. Advanced lessons @ 6pm, Beginner lessons @ 7pm and open dancing 8-11pm all for $5!See you on the dance floor!

Charleston Parks Conservancy • January 12, 2012Check out our work in this pocket park and join us for regular Garden in the Park activities: www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.

John S. • April 18, 2011Show up early and enjoy the sunrise!

Charleston Parks Conservancy • July 5, 2010Do you love Taco Boy? Why not bring your tuna tacos over to Allan Park for a picnic!

Mary Catherine J. • December 8, 2015Great venue for Thanksgiving in the spark!