LVL 1 — First Steps
North Charleston, SC

Wannamaker County Park

1 to 3 miles trails
1-3 hours
A large county park in North Charleston with paved trails, a water park, fishing, and a dog park. The best urban outdoor recreation option in the North Charleston area.

Wannamaker County Park is a 1,000-acre county park in North Charleston with paved trails, a seasonal water park, fishing ponds, a dog park, and picnic areas. It is the best urban outdoor recreation option in the North Charleston area and a good base for families visiting the region.

Tips from the field

  • The water park is open seasonally. Check hours and fees.
  • Fishing ponds are stocked. Good for kids learning to fish.
  • Dog park is one of the best in the Charleston area.
  • Paved trails are stroller and wheelchair accessible.

At a Glance

Where: North Charleston, SC
Surface: Paved trails
Parking: Free parking at the park
Shade: Mixed shade
Restrooms: Flush restrooms at the park

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly (Leashed + Dog Park)
  • Paved Surface

Nearby

  • North Charleston restaurants
  • Charleston (15 min)
  • Patriots Point (20 min)