Eight-acre waterfront park featuring landscaped gardens, fountains, walking paths, harbor views, and public gathering spaces.
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 7:00am to 9:30pm
Hours may vary during special events and holidays
Hours may vary during special events and holidays
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are allowed; pets are not permitted in the fountain
Closest cities with hotels:
Charleston (0 mi)
Seasons:
All year
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures and outdoor conditions
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures and outdoor conditions
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Charleston (0 mi): Travel toward the historic waterfront district via East Bay Street, then continue to Vendue Range and Concord Street where the park entrance and fountain area are located.
Overview
Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along about a half-mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, on a stretch that was once a hub of wharves and shipping terminals. It runs from Vendue Range to Adger's Wharf.
What to See
- Vendue Wharf: a wide wooden pier with sheltered swings and a floating dock with views of the Ravenel Bridge, Charleston Harbor, Castle Pinckney, the USS Yorktown, and Fort Sumter
- Pineapple Fountain: a pineapple-shaped fountain on an open lawn of palmettos in front of the City Gallery
- Oak-shaded benches along Concord and Prioleau Streets, and a 1,200-foot palmetto-lined esplanade along the water
- North Adger's Wharf: a rebuilt 17th-century pier at the park's southern edge, using the original granite recovered from the river
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Waterfront Park (Charleston)", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
