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Activities & Recreation in Columbia, South Carolina

Lying at the confluence of three rivers just downstream from a 50,000-acre recreational lake and enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine per year, visitors can expect Columbia and the surrounding communities to offer an exciting variety of year-round activities to explore.

Outdoor fitness lovers will appreciate the River Walk, which parallels the Congaree River and is popular with walkers, runners and in-line skaters. Golf is a year-round sport in Columbia, where our well designed courses compare in quality to resort destinations, but are more affordable.

Activities & Recreation in Columbia, South Carolina

 

 

Activities & Recreation in Columbia, South Carolina TIP

The City of Columbia’s park system offers a wide variety of activities. Finlay Park is one of the largest handicapped accessible parks in the United States. Granby Park is part of a 12-mile linear park that has access to the city’s three rivers. Memorial Park salutes our veterans. One of our largest parks, Owens field Park boasts a soccer field, walking trail and an in-line skating area. Activities for children, adults and seniors ranging from pottery making classes to volleyball and basketball can be found at our parks.