Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

Category: Park in Columbia, South Carolina

Address: 312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Phone: +18035453100

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Ameka Williams

Jun 24, 2022

Nice and Relaxing... you can walk, jog or ride bikes while listening to the water from the river. Great Views... if you do the whole 2.5 miles down, you'll be at the dam... Very Nice!

John Atkinson

Apr 19, 2022

Great walk through Columbia along the old canal system. Well-maintained and relaxing. Perfect for a romantic walk with someone special!

Kellie Z

Apr 16, 2022

Beautiful. The Canal Trail and Park are incredible. We saw so much wildlife . Even an alligator enjoying the sunshine. Lots of trash and much around the dam. Clean public bathrooms at both end of the canal walk.

Jane Corley

Apr 8, 2022

Quaint little park with long walking/running/biking trail. Popular park most great weather days. Plenty of parking, one restroom, photo spots, and kids areas.

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Questions & Answers

Is there fountains to drink?

Cailee Clogston | Dec 26, 2021
Robert Keeton | Dec 27, 2021

Yes for people and dogs at the beginning of the park but once you walk across the bridge there are none

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How long is the walking path?

Patricia Manley | Feb 25, 2020
Courtney Fitzpatrick | Feb 26, 2020

If going between the enterance off Laurel to the diversion dam, I'm pretty sure it's 2.5 miles one way, not 1.5.

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Are there restrooms at the park?

Linda Roden | Feb 25, 2019
John Wright | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

Are dogs welcome to walk with you

Brenda Coleman | Feb 24, 2021
dorothea sease | Feb 25, 2021

Yes it a friendly dog park. They have water set out for them in different places.

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Where is the dam

Leslie Bratton | Feb 25, 2020
Ms. Miller | Feb 26, 2020

I think its once you walk in on the path, keep going straight until you see the water straight ahead on the path. To the left of where the restrooms are. Hopefully that helps.

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Does this park have bikes or scooters for rent? Like... LimeBike?

Victoria Robinson | Feb 25, 2019
SmilezDaily01 | Feb 26, 2019

It does have bike rentals

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Are there green anole lizards here?

Lacey C | Jul 29, 2021
Jezz Plores | Jul 30, 2021

They are apart of nature. They are everywhere in SC

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this park has any fee?

Victor Colon | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

No

Is there possible to enjoying fishing?

S S | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

Is metal detecting allowed?

The Hillsdale Boys Metal Detecting | Feb 25, 2018
William Mancke | Feb 26, 2018

I don't know explicitly if metal detecting is allowed but there is posted prohibition.

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How many miles is the park to walk

Lesia Coaxum | Feb 25, 2018
James Griffin | Feb 26, 2018

I think it is either 2.5 or 3 to the end and then the same back, but it is fairly level and is paved with .25 mile markers

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Can you stand up paddle board on the canal side of river walk? Is that water safe?

omensix | Feb 24, 2021
Kimbrellyn Muhammad | Feb 25, 2021

I would say no to standing up paddle boating. It's not deep but not shallow enough for standing up. Just my opinion someone else may see it differently.

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Has it reopened in the mornings?

Fay Nicholas | Feb 24, 2021
Subhash Patil | Feb 25, 2021

Yes.

Can you fish

Stephanie Abbott | Feb 25, 2020
Dale Deshotel | Feb 26, 2020

I don't know but I know on the west Columbia side you can but your have to walk at least 2 or 3 Mike from where u park your car to where you can fish

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Is this place kid friendly? Or have a playground?

Alexis Shumpert | Feb 25, 2020
Latonya Law Tucker | Feb 26, 2020

Not for little ones who like to run off

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Can you reserve the little amphitheater area?

Toni Mathis | Feb 25, 2020
Robert Cordrey | Feb 26, 2020

Businesses do not normally monitor Google Maps for questions about their services or availability. You should consider contacting them directly or using their website.

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Are they open on Easter Sunday?

Nghi Ho | Feb 25, 2020
Eric Wohnig | Feb 26, 2020

They should be. I don't see why not.

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Are pets allowed?

Allen Michael | Feb 25, 2019
Robert Cordrey | Feb 26, 2019

Yes, only if on a leash. Businesses do not normally monitor Google Maps for questions about their services or availability. You should consider contacting them directly or using their website.

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Is the park open on Thanksgiving day?

Cindy Brown | Feb 25, 2019
Brian Kelly (juggernautical) | Feb 26, 2019

I believe every day of the year.

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What's the address to enter the downtown area that has parking?

A S | Feb 25, 2019
Anna Gilmore | Feb 26, 2019

Behind the Aflac building off of Huger... plenty of parking

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Anyone know if the park is currently open? Either the huger street side or the broad river bridge side. A friend heard on the radio a couple weeks ago that they were closing for something to do with the rocky shoals lilly

Jessica Buckley | Feb 25, 2019
Robert Cordrey | Feb 26, 2019

Hearing only part of a story leads to confusion. Business do not normally monitor Google Maps for questions about their services or availability. You should consider contacting them directly or using their website.

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Is this a safe river to float down in tubes? Is there any dangers to be aware of?

Brandon Mead | Feb 25, 2019
Susan F (Susan) | Feb 26, 2019

There are rip currents, definitely where life vests. You should check with park rangers.

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Is this a safe place to float down the river in tubes? Is there any dangers to be aware of?

Brandon Mead | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Yes it is. Just have to watch out for rocks, trees and snakes. But, overall it is safe.

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How early can I go run along the water? Says on here 8 am but I have been told earlier than that.

Ian Fleenor | Feb 25, 2019
Rick Hoggard | Feb 26, 2019

Definitely earlier than that. Im not sure exactly when it opens (or if it even really closes), but ive gone running there at about 530 am a bunch of times

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Is it safe to swim, with flooties ?

Ariana Garcia | Feb 25, 2019
J. Smith 1979 | Feb 26, 2019

People float down the river alot in the summer using tubes with large groups.But swimming I would not recommend.Thw River can be very rocky in places..

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What kind of trees are those along the walk path that have the hanging moss look?

jingle jangle | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Cypress, crepe myrtle, oak, and birch.

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What is all the construction about, expanding or upgrading the water treatment plant? Hoping for more public recreation options.

Bob Barnwell | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Fix damage from the flood and make a few improvements to beautify the place!

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Can we Fish?

Samuel Moua | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Yes

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Are there any good fishing spots near this?

Daniel Pope | Feb 25, 2018
DUCKHAMMER | Feb 26, 2018

Yes if you can brave the rocks and bushes , I have caught bass ,and pan fish here in the past

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Are dogs allowed, and are they open on sundays

Neptune Logic | Feb 25, 2019
BRIAN GRAY | Feb 26, 2019

Yes, until 9pm

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Is there a bike trail from 5 points to harbison?

Donna Brooks | Feb 25, 2018
Donna Brooks | Feb 26, 2018

Thanks everyone

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Are dogs allowed

david lewis | Feb 25, 2018
Ed Kelley | Feb 26, 2018

Yes on leash

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How late is the park open?

Rachel Cox | Feb 25, 2018
Tisa Collins-Williams | Feb 26, 2018

9:00 p.m.

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