If you’re looking for simple, easy mornings outside with your kids, here are some of the best playgrounds around Columbia. Bathrooms, parking, and what to expect — all in one place.
Carraway Park at the Riverwalk
Address: 212 Hudson St, West Columbia, SC 29169
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: Free on-site lot + nearby garage
Features: Inclusive playground, rubber surface, toddler and big kid areas, shaded seating, picnic tables, access to the Riverwalk
Finlay Park
Address: 930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: Street parking and nearby garages
Features: Large playscape, splash pad (seasonal), open green space, walking paths, picnic areas
Super fun for older kids.
Roller skates rental.
Outdoor gym for adults.
Virginia Hylton Park
Address: 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: On-site parking lot
Features: Playground areas for different ages, splash pad (seasonal), walking trails, creek, shaded picnic shelters
Best Playground in Lexington, SC.
Mays Park
Address: 4020 Trenholm Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
Bathrooms: Limited (stop somewhere before you head to the park)
Parking: On-site parking
Features: Playground, swings, baseball field, tennis courts, seasonal spray feature
Recently renovated. Awesome big slide and plenty of room to run around or ride scooters.
Doko Meadows Park
Address: 100 Alvina Hagood Cir, Blythewood, SC 29016
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: Large on-site lot
Features: Playground, large open field, amphitheater, walking paths, covered picnic shelters
Gated with a faux grass. Best playground in NE Columbia!
Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground
Address: 6071 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: Large lot (park admission fee required)
Features: Fully inclusive playground, zip line, wheelchair-accessible swings, nature play areas, shaded structures
Local favorite.
You can rent a space for a birthday party.
Wingard Park
Address: 631 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Bathrooms: Yes (family restrooms)
Parking: On-site lot
Features: Inclusive playground, fenced areas, zip line, swings, picnic shelter, open grassy areas
Brand new. Great equipment.
Felton C. Benton Park
Address: 2915 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
Bathrooms: Yes
Parking: On-site lot
Features: Playground for multiple ages, swings, splash pad (seasonal), picnic tables
Perfect for a birthday party.
If you ever see me at one of these parks with three little girls and a coffee in hand, come say hi.
Motherhood was never meant to be done alone.
If you have another favorite playground, send it to me. I’m always looking for new places to explore with my girls.
See you outside.
— Pola
