The best parks & outdoor spots in Lexington County

3 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Seven Oaks Park (opens in a new tab)

200 Leisure Ln · Columbia

Park with a 30,000-sq.-ft. leisure center with 3 gyms, 9 athletic fields, trails & playgrounds.

-ft. leisure center with 3 gyms, 9 athletic fields, trails & playgrounds.

Saluda Shoals Park (opens in a new tab)

5605 Bush River Rd · Columbia

Saluda Shoals Park is your close-to-home river escape with miles of trails to wander, kayak and canoe launches when the water calls, and a…

Checked Aug 14

Saluda Shoals Park is your close-to-home river escape with miles of trails to wander, kayak and canoe launches when the water calls, and a disc golf course for friendly trash talk. Bring the crew for picnics, splash time, an inclusive playground, and a fenced dog park for the pups.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 21, 2026

Felton C. Benton Park (opens in a new tab)

2915 Platt Springs Rd · West Columbia

Park with a playground and splash pad, plus picnic areas and a public restroom.

Park with a playground and splash pad, plus picnic areas and a public restroom.