{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2019-08-09T17:04:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-09T17:04:35","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/ColumbiaSC3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Parks & Preserves<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site<\/strong>
\nMt. Pleasant 843-881-5516
\nwww.nps.gov\/chpi<\/a>
\nThe historic site was established to interpret Charles Pinckney’s plantation Snee Farm, his role in the development of the United States Constitution and the transition of the United States from a group of colonies to a young nation. Interpretive exhibits, located in a house built circa 1828 but which is not Pinckney related, highlight these areas as well as the influences of African-Americans in the development of Snee Farm.<\/p>\n

Congaree National Park<\/strong>
\n100 National Park Road
\nHopkins 803-776-4396
\nwww.nps.gov\/cong<\/a>
\nSituated along the meandering Congaree River in central South Carolina, Congaree National Park is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. This 22,200-acre park protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. Known for its giant hardwoods and towering pines, the park\u2019s floodplain forest includes one of the highest canopies in the world and some of the tallest trees in the eastern United States.
\nCongaree National Park provides a sanctuary for plants and animals, a research site for scientists, and a place for you to walk and relax in a tranquil wilderness setting.<\/p>\n

Cowpens National Battlefield<\/strong>
\nGaffney 864-461-2828
\nwww.nps.gov\/cowp<\/a>
\nCowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia, and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton’s force of British regulars. The battle at the “Cow Pens,” one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolution.<\/p>\n

Fort Moultrie National Monument<\/strong>
\nSullivan\u2019s Island 843-883-3123
\nwww.nps.gov\/fosu<\/a>
\nFort Moultrie’s history covers 171 years of seacoast defense, including the first decisive victory in the American Revolution and the firing onto Fort Sumter during the first battle of the Civil War. The third Fort Moultrie, built in 1809, stands today. By touring the fort, visitors can see how coastal defenses have evolved, and the location from which the symbols on the state flag are drawn.<\/p>\n

Fort Sumter National Monument<\/strong>
\nCharleston Harbor 843-883-3123
\nwww.nps.gov\/fosu<\/a>
\nHistory provides us with defining moments from which we judge where we are with where we have been. The Civil War provided the United States with one of its defining moments that continues to play a vital role in defining ourselves as a Nation. Fort Sumter is the place where it began.  <\/p>\n

America’s most tragic conflict ignited at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, when a chain reaction of social, economic and political events exploded into civil war. At the heart of these events was the issue of states rights versus federal authority flowing over the underlying issue of slavery.<\/p>\n

Fueled by decades of disagreement and confrontation, South Carolina seceded in protest of Lincoln’s election and the social and economic changes sure to follow. With Fort Sumter as an unyielding bastion of Federal authority, the war became inevitable.<\/p>\n

A powerful symbol to both the South and the North, Fort Sumter remains a memorial to all that fought to hold it.<\/p>\n

Kings Mountain National Military Park<\/strong>
\nBlacksburg 864-936-7921
\nwww.nps.gov\/kimo<\/a>
\nKings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis’ army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the opportunity to reorganize the American Army.<\/p>\n

Ninety Six National Historic Site<\/strong>
\nNinety Six 864-543-4068
\nwww.nps.gov\/nisi<\/a>
\nThe Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical significance. The unusual name was given by early traders in the 1700’s because they mistakenly believed it was the estimated number of miles to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills.<\/p>\n

By the mid-1700’s, European colonists found it a favorable place to settle. During Ninety Six’s early days, troubles with local Indians increased. In 1760, Cherokees twice attacked Fort Ninety Six, built for the settlers’ protection. By the early 1700’s, Ninety Six village reached its peak with a growing population, 12 houses and a newly constructed courthouse and jail.<\/p>\n

Ninety Six also figured prominently in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The first land battle south of New England was fought here in 1775 and in 1780, the British fortified the strategically important frontier town. From May 22 – June 18, 1781; Major General Nathanael Greene with 1,000 patriot troops staged the longest (yet unsuccessful) siege of the Revolutionary War against 550 loyalists who were defending Ninety Six. The park site covers 989.14 acres.<\/p>\n

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail<\/strong>
\nBlacksburg 864-461-2828
\nwww.nps.gov\/ovvi<\/a>
\nThe Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) commemorates the campaign leading to the battle of Kings Mountain by following the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today’s eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle site at Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina.<\/p>\n

Although the Trail is still being fully developed visitors may access approximately 30 miles of the route at various points along the 330 mile long corridor. A parallel Commemorative Motor Route may also be driven. The Motor Route uses existing state highways and, in some stretches, actually travels over the old historic roadway.<\/p>\n

The OVNHT is part of the National Trails System.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

South Carolina State Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources<\/strong>
\n803-896-0000
\nwww.dnr.state.sc.us<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carolina Environmental Education<\/strong>
\n803-896-8800
\nwww.state.sc.us\/forest\/edu.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carolina Forest Recreation<\/strong>
\n803-896-8800
\nwww.state.sc.us\/forest\/recreat.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carolina State Parks <\/strong>
\n803-734-0156
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n

South Carolina State Trails Program<\/strong>
\nwww.sctrails.net<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Regional State Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aiken State Natural Area<\/strong>
\n1145 State Park Road
\nWindsor 803-649-2857
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/aiken<\/a><\/p>\n

Andrew Jackson State Park<\/strong>
\n196 Andrew Jackson Park Road
\nLancaster 803-285-3344
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/andrewjackson<\/a><\/p>\n

Barnwell State Park<\/strong>
\n223 State Park Road
\nBlackville 803-284-2212
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/barnwell<\/a><\/p>\n

Chester State Park<\/strong>
\n759 State Park Drive
\nChester 803-385-2680
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/chester<\/a><\/p>\n

Dreher Island State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\n3677 State Park Road
\nProsperity 803-364-4152
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/dreherisland<\/a><\/p>\n

Goodale State Park<\/strong>
\n650 Park Road
\nCamden 803-432-2772
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/goodale<\/a><\/p>\n

Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\n111 Campground Road
\nPlum Branch 864-333-2223
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/hamiltonbranch<\/a><\/p>\n

Harbison State Forest<\/strong>
\n5500 Broad River Road
\nColumbia 803-896-8890
\nwww.state.sc.us\/forest\/refharb.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Kings Mountain State Park<\/strong>
\n1277 Park Road
\nBlacksburg 803-222-3209
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/kingsmountain<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Greenwood Recreation Area<\/strong>
\n302 State Park Road
\nNinety Six 864-543-3535
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/lakegreenwood<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Wateree State Recreation Area<\/strong>
\n881 State Park Road
\nWinnsboro 803-482-6401
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/lakewateree<\/a><\/p>\n

Landsford Canal State Park<\/strong>
\n2051 Park Drive
\nCatawba 803-789-5800
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/landsfordcanal<\/a><\/p>\n

Lee State Park<\/strong>
\n487 Loop Road
\nBishopville 803-428-5307
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/lee<\/a><\/p>\n

Redcliffe Plantation Historic Site<\/strong>
\n181 Redcliffe Road
\nBeech Island 803-827-1473
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/redcliffe<\/a><\/p>\n

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site<\/strong>
\n325 State Park Road
\nEhrhardt 803-267-3675
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/riversbridge<\/a><\/p>\n

Santee State Park <\/strong>
\n251 State Park Road
\nSantee 803-854-2408
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/santee<\/a><\/p>\n

Sesquicentennial State Park<\/strong>
\n9564 Two Notch Road
\nColumbia 803-788-2706
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/sesqui<\/a><\/p>\n

Woods Bay State Natural Area<\/strong>
\n11020 Woods Bay Road
\nOlanta 843-659-4445
\nwww.southcarolinaparks.com\/woodsbay<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Popular Recreation Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anna Boyd Park<\/strong>
\nAnders Street
\nColumbia 803-741-7272
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Anna M. Dickson Park<\/strong>
\n1315 Liberty Hill Avenue
\nColumbia 803-545-3100
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Ballentine Park<\/strong>
\n1009 Bickley Road
\nIrmo 803-781-2031
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bear Creek Park<\/strong>
\n1672 South Potter Road
\nBuford 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Ben Arnold Park<\/strong>
\n1100 South Holly Street
\nColumbia 803-343-8753
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Bluff Road Park<\/strong>
\n148 Carswell Drive
\nColumbia 803-776-8698
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Blythewood Park<\/strong>
\n126 Boney Road
\nBlythewood 803-691-9786
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Buckelew Park<\/strong>
\n405 Chester Street
\nLancaster 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Caughman Road Park<\/strong>
\n2733 Trotter Road
\nHopkins 803-783-0400
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayce Riverwalk Park<\/strong>
\n201 Naples Avenue
\nCayce 803-550-9520
\nwww.caycesc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Citadel Park<\/strong>
\n4941 Citadel Avenue
\nColumbia 803-782-9475<\/p>\n

Corley Park<\/strong>
\n210 Corley Street  
\nLexington 803-359-4164
\nwww.lexsc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Crane Forest Park <\/strong>
\n1220 Peachwood Drive
\nColumbia 803-783-0400
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Crooked Creek Park<\/strong>
\n1098 Old Lexington Highway
\nChapin 803-345-6181
\nwww.icrc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Denny Terrace Gymnasium<\/strong>
\n6429-A Bishop Avenue
\nColumbia 803-754-5290
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Deputy Roy Hardin Park<\/strong>
\n8341 Shelly Mullis Road
\nLancaster 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Doggie Park<\/strong>
\nHumane Lane  
\nColumbia 803-608-0577
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Drawdy Park<\/strong>
\n702 Eighth Street
\nWinnsboro 803-635-9114
\nwww.fairfieldsc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Drew Park<\/strong>
\n2101 Walker Soloman Way
\nColumbia 803-733-8441
\nhttp:\/\/columbiaparksandrecreationfoundation.org\/drew-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Earlewood Park<\/strong>
\n1113 Recreation Drive
\nColumbia 803-545-3100
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastover Park<\/strong>
\n1031 Main Street
\nEastover 803-353-7137
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Finlay Park<\/strong>
\n930 Laurel Street
\nColumbia 803-733-8691
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Flat Creek Ballfield and Tennis Court <\/strong>
\n3500 Gold Mine Highway
\nFlat Creek 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Forest Lake Park<\/strong>
\n6820 Wedgefield Road
\nColumbia 803-787-5000
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Friarsgate Park<\/strong>
\n1712 Chadford Road
\nIrmo 803-732-3220
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Gadsen Park<\/strong>
\n1660 South Goodwin Circle
\nGadsden 803-353-3677
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Granby Garden Park<\/strong>
\n1800 12th Street
\nCayce 803-550-9520
\nwww.caycesc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Granby Park<\/strong>
\n100 Catawba Street
\nColumbia 803-545-3100
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Heath Springs Picnic and Walking Track<\/strong>
\n221 Spring Street
\nHeath Springs 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hopkins Park<\/strong>
\n150 Hopkins Park Road
\nHopkins 803-783-9374
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Indian Land Recreation Center <\/strong>
\n8286 Charlotte Highway
\nLancaster 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Kendall Park<\/strong>
\n313 Glenn Street
\nNewberry 803-321-1015
\nwww.cityofnewberry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Killian Park<\/strong>
\n1424 Marthan Road
\nColumbia 803-754-7980
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake Murray<\/strong>
\nVisitor Center
\n2184 North Lake Drive
\nIrmo 866-SC JEWEL      
\nwww.lakemurraycountry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Marion Davis Park<\/strong>
\n2905 Fair Avenue
\nNewberry 803-321-1015
\nwww.cityofnewberry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Martin Luther King Jr. Park<\/strong>
\n2300 Greene Street  
\nColumbia 803-733-8452
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Meadowlake Park<\/strong>
\n600 Beckman Road
\nColumbia 803-754-4463
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Monticello Reservoir<\/strong>
\nNear SC Hwy 213 and 215
\nJenkinsville 803-661-4767<\/p>\n

Mullinax Park<\/strong>
\n635 East Church Street
\nKershaw 803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

North Springs Park<\/strong>
\n1320 Clemson Road
\nColumbia 803-736-6070
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Owens Field Park<\/strong>
\n1351 Jim Hamilton Boulevard
\nColumbia 803-545-3100
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Parr Reservoir<\/strong>
\nDam near SC Hwy 213
\nNewberry and Fairfield Counties
\nPeak 803-748-3000<\/p>\n

Polo Road Park<\/strong>
\n800 Polo Road
\nColumbia 803-736-1657
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Riverfront Park<\/strong>
\n312 Laurel Street
\nColumbia 803-917-5522
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Saluda Shoals<\/strong>
\n6071 Saint Andrews Road
\nColumbia 803-213-2051
\nwww.icrc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Seven Oaks Park<\/strong>
\n200 Leisure Lane
\nColumbia 803-772-3336
\nwww.icrc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Andrews Park<\/strong>
\n920 Beatty Road
\nColumbia 803-772-6598
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Trenholm Road Park<\/strong>
\n3900 Covenant Road
\nColumbia 803-787-0216
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wells Japanese Garden<\/strong>
\n1608 Lindsey Street
\nNewberry 803-321-1015
\nwww.cityofnewberry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Gardens & Nature Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bear Creek Greenhouse and Christmas Tree Farm<\/strong>
\n564 Amicks Ferry Road
\nChapin 803-345-5607
\nwww.scchristmastrees.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Carter and Holmes Orchids<\/strong>
\n629 Mendenhall Road
\nNewberry 803-276-0579
\nwww.carterandholmes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Dupont Planetarium<\/strong>
\nUSC-Aiken
\n471 University Parkway
\nAiken 803-641-3654
\nhttps:\/\/rpsec.usca.edu\/planetarium<\/a><\/p>\n

Fox Tree Farm and Nursery<\/strong>
\n133 Virginia Pine Lane
\nLexington 803-356-4052
\nwww.foxfarmsc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Iris Festival<\/strong>
\n900 West Liberty Street
\nSumter 800-688-4748
\nwww.sumtersc.gov\/irisfestival<\/a><\/p>\n

Iris Garden & Swan Lake<\/strong>
\n822 West Liberty Street
\nSumter 800-688-4748
\nwww.sumtersc.gov\/community\/swanlake<\/a><\/p>\n

Langley Pond<\/strong>
\nUS Highway 1 at Langley Dam Road
\nBurnettown 803-642-7559
\nwww.discoveraikencounty.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden<\/strong>
\n500 Wildlife Parkway
\nColumbia 803-779-8717
\nwww.riverbanks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Ruth Patrick Science Center<\/strong>
\nUSC-Aiken
\n471 University Parkway
\nAiken 803-641-3313
\nhttps:\/\/rpsec.usca.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary<\/strong>
\n4542 Silver Bluff Road
\nJackson 803-471-0291
\nhttp:\/\/sc.audubon.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Singing Oakes Garden<\/strong>
\n1019 Abel Road
\nBlythewood 803-786-1351<\/p>\n

Spring Garden Tour<\/strong>
\nSumter Council of Garden Clubs
\nSumter 803-436-2640
\nwww.sumtersc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Stafford’s Strawberry Farm<\/strong>
\nApril & May
\n4105 DuBose Siding Road
\nSumter 803-469-3191<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Local Parks & Recreation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aiken County Parks and Recreation<\/strong>
\n803-642-7600
\nwww.cityofaikensc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Camden-Kershaw County Recreation Department<\/strong>
\n803-425-6009
\nwww.kershaw.sc.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Cayce City Parks Department<\/strong>
\n803-550-9520
\nwww.caycesc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Columbia Parks & Recreation <\/strong>
\n803-545-3100 
\nwww.columbiasc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission<\/strong>
\n803-772-1228
\nwww.icrc.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Lancaster County Recreation Commission<\/strong>
\n803-285-5545
\nwww.mylancastersc.org<\/a>
\nNewberry City Parks & Recreation <\/strong>
\n803-321-1015
\nwww.cityofnewberry.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Richland County Recreation Department <\/strong>
\n803-741-7272
\nwww.richlandcountyrecreation.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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