Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Located in Columbia, Richland County, SC.

312 Laurel Street
Columbia, SC 29201

803-733-8613

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Featuring plenty of river views, the Riverfront Park is a nice place to unwind and get away, being within walking distance of Columbia's business district. You can see the history of the Columbia Canal and Water Works while looking through one of the old pump houses. The main trail is also a good place for bicycling. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables along the main section of the park.

Note: Another entrance is located at N 34° 01.983', W 81° 04.080'.

Features and facilities	Picnic tables, shelters Playground Amphitheater Walking paths Hiking trails Wheelchair trails Bicycling trails: Paved Bicycling trails: Unpaved Palmetto Trail Access Fishing Drinking water
Water Features	Broad River Congaree River
Public Restrooms	Seasonal
Hours	Hours will vary with the seasons.
Admission	Free
How to get there	Located at the west end of Laurel Street in downtown Columbia, SC. Take I-126 into Columbia then exit onto Huger Street. Go south on Huger Street two blocks, then turn right onto Laurel Street. Follow Laurel Street to the main parking lot. Browse the National Map of the area Browse a Google Map of the area Latitude 34.00361° 00.000', Longitude -81.05334° 00.000'

Web site maintained by Mike Adams, mike@sciway.net. [010-02-21]