Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Located in Columbia, Richland County, SC.

312 Laurel Street
Columbia, SC 29201

803-733-8613

Official website - City of Columbia - click link then scroll down

The River Alliance - has information on history, projects, and visiting

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Photo tour

Featuring plenty of river views, the Riverfront Park is a nice place to unwind and get away, being only a short distance from Columbia's business district and the University. You can see the history of the Columbia Canal and Water Works while looking through one of the old pump houses. The main trail is also a good place for bicycling. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables along the main section of the park, with some spectacular views of the scenery.

Note: Another entrance to this park is located at N 34° 01.983', W 81° 04.080'.

For more information about the Three Rivers Greenway, click here.

Videos

• Historic Columbia Canal Waste Weir Gate.AVI
• riverfront overview.mpg
• The Dam on the Canal at Riverfront Park

Features and Facilities

• Picnic tables, shelters
• Playground
• Amphitheater
• Walking paths
• Wheelchair trails
• Bicycling trails: Paved
• Palmetto Trail Access
• Fishing
• Drinking water

Water Features

• Broad River
• Congaree River
• Columbia Canal

Public Restrooms

• Seasonal

Dogs Allowed

• Yes

Hours of Operation

• Hours will vary with the seasons

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

How to Get There

• Located at the west end of Laurel Street in downtown Columbia, SC.

Latitude 34.00361, Longitude -81.05334

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