The Vista is conveniently located near several beautiful
parks. Take your time and visit each one, then stroll downtown to the Vista, do
some shopping and have dinner.
Finlay Park:
(Playground for the
kids, roller blades, picnic area, snack bar, summer concerts) Finley
Park is a beautiful 18 acre park. Many activities include; roller blades,
picnics, playground for the kids, summer concerts every Saturday and just
being lazy in sun. For information on the park you can call Columbia
Parks and Recreation at 733-8220. The park is situated between the
streets of Assembly, Taylor, Gadsden and Laurel.
Riverfront Park:
(Biking,
scenery, relaxing, walking, roller blades) Like to ride your bike?
Come to the Riverfront Park located on the banks of the Congaree River.
The Park was opened in 1983 for recreational usage of the land where the
original water work for the City of Columbia was situated. This was the
site of the world's first electrically operated textile mill and the
hydroelectric plant, the oldest in the state, and still operating. The
entrance to Columbia Riverfront Park & Historic Canal is located at the
end of Laurel St. right off Huger.
Memorial Park: Memorial Park is a four acre tract of land in the
Congaree Vista between Main Street and the river. This park was created
to serve as a memorial to those who served their country. Monuments
currently honor those that served on the USS Columbia warship in WWII.
The China-Burma-India Theater Veterans of WWII and also casualties of
Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941 who were from South Carolina and
the State Vietnam War Veterans.
Memorial Park is located at the
corner of Gadsden & Hampton Streets.
Granby Park:
(Website)
(Fishing, canoeing,
walking trails, nature, bridges, biking) This park opened in November, 1988. With access to many river
activities available to residents. Granby is part of the Three Rivers Greenway, a system of green spaces along the banks of the rivers in
Columbia. Granby is a 25 acre linear park with canoe access points,
fishing spots, bridges and 1/2 mile of nature trail along the banks of the
Congaree River. The park is located at the end of Catawba Street off Huger
Street.
Cayce Riverfront Park
You are not going to believe
this walking trail!
The
River Alliance and the City of Cayce have really given the City of Columbia a
beautiful way to enjoy the Congaree River. This park stretches from the
Gervais Street Bridge past the Blossom Street bridge and to State Street in
Cayce. The walkway is fantastic. There are benches for resting, a
cement walkway for bicycling, or just plain strolling through the woods.
There are also several security boxes strategically placed as to provide
security. Tall street lights are also placed all along the walkway.
We thought we would provide you with just a few pictures and you judge for
yourselves.
The
Congaree River is a great place, offering fun for the entire family with river
rafting, and/or kayaking in the summer months and a riverfront park for a stroll
in colder months.
Please check out the following businesses that will help you find fun and
enjoyment on the river! Come again!
Adventure Carolina 1107 State St., Cayce SC 29033 (803) 796-4505; FAX (803) 796-4505
River
Canoe Trips
See the breathtaking scenery of the Congaree
River, float through the Congaree Swamp or splash through the whitewater of the
Saluda River. Named one of the top ten canoeing outfitters by Paddler Magazine,
Adventure Carolina specializes in outdoor equipment and apparel as well as
adventure trips. Stop by for gear, clothing and books for canoeing, kayaking,
camping, backpacking and rock climbing.
Rentals also available.
