When the weather is warm and it’s a nice day outside, nothing beats playing outside! We have been all over the CSRA to provide you with an exhaustive list of playgrounds, green spaces, walking trails and splash areas. So load up the kids and grab a blanket, and let the kids burn off that energy!
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What are your favorite playgrounds?
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Aiken County Recreation Center
917 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 663–6142
Park Link
Two Basketball Courts
Playground
Covered Picnic Area
One Mile Walking Trail
Public Pool
Community Center
Charleston Street Playground
292 Charleston Street SE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/charleston-street-playground/
Outdoor Play System For Ages 2 to 12
One and One-Half Basketball Courts (No Lights)
Sand Box
Swing Set
Property has Mulch
Citizens Park
651 Old Airport Road. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/citizens-park/
Two Playground Systems Ages 2-12 – Play Areas Have Mulch
Walking Paths
Baseball/Softball Fields and Soccer
Covered Eating Areas and Ore
Spray Ground
Pets are Welcome
Crosland Park Playground
1676 Aldrich Street NE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/crosland-park-playground/
Fenced-In Park
Playground System for Ages 2-12 – Play Area has Kid Timbers
Picnic Shelter with Five Picnic Tables
Basketball Court
Walking Track
Numerous Benches
Gyles Park
412 Park Ave. SE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/gyles-park/
Two Swing Sets
Three Picnic Tables
Train caboose on Display and Two Train Cars
Hammond/Williams Park
634 Orangeburg Street NE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/hammond-williams-park/
Fenced-In Park
Playground System for Ages 2-12
Two Board Tic-Tac-Toe Games
Swing Set
Benches
Kalmia Hill Park
3311 Summit Drive. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/kalmia-hill-park/
Playground System for Ages 2-12 – Play Area has Kid Timbers
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Swing Set
Walking Trail
1 Shelter with Grill and Fountain
Benches
Kennedy Colony Playground
1402 Redd Street SE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/kennedy-colony-playground/
Playground System for Ages 2-12
Bike Rack
Benches
One and One-Half Basketball Courts
Library Park
355 York Street SE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/library-park/
Handicap Accessible Playground System for Ages 2-12 – Semi Fenced-In
Gazebo Picnic Tables
Benches
Grill
Generations Park
700 Mack Henry Holland Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/generations-park/
Extreme Generation playground equipment, ages 5 and up
Lots of Greenspace
Picnic Tables
Picnic Shelter
Walking Track
Restrooms
Amphitheater
Smith-Hazel Park
400 Kershaw Street NE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/smith-hazel-park/
Playground System for Ages 2-12 – Play Area has Kid Timbers
Basketball court and Tennis Courts
Picnic Tables
Shelter with Two Grills
Walking Track
Swing Set
Virginia Acres Park (Odell Weeks)
1700 Whiskey Road. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/virginia-acres-park/
2 Picnic Shelters with Picnic Tables and Grills
Walking Track (1 Lap/1 Mile)
Two Playground Systems for Ages 2-12
Full Size Soccer Field
Tennis, Racquetball and Basketball Courts
18 Holes of Disc Golf
2 Sets of Swings (Belt and Tot)
Small Gazebo
Sprayground/Splash Pad
651 Old Airport Road. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/sprayground/
Two Restrooms
Two Changing Rooms
Picnic Tables
Wet Slide
Full Splash Pad Area
Surrounded by a Grassy Area
Fenced In
Note: See Aiken Birthday Guide for Rental Information.
Burger King
1110 York St NE., Aiken SC 29801
Enclosed Outdoor Playground
McDonalds
1902 Whiskey Rd., Aiken SC 29803
Enclosed Outdoor Playground
Boyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond Rd.
Beech Island, SC 29803
Park Link
Three Softball Fields
Baseball Field
Multipurpose Field
2-mile Hiking Trail
Multiple Mountain Bike Trials
A Fishing Pier
Boardwalk
Boat Ramp
Multiple Picnic Shelters
A Disc Golf Course, and an observatory.
Four picnic shelters
Carolina Bay Nature Preserve
Price Avenue. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/carolina-bay-nature-preserve/
Trails
Eustis Park Playground
1001 Edgefield Ave., Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/eustis-park-playground/
Playground System For Ages 2-12
Tot Swings
Picnic Shelters
Tables
Grills
Tennis and Basketball Courts
Walking Track
Hopelands Gardens
135 Dupree Place. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/hopelands-gardens/
Walking Paths
The Doll House
Fountains
Gardens
Special Events Throughout the Year
Osbon Park
346 Columbia Ave. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/osbon-park/
Picnic shelter and Tables
Benches
Walking Track
Water Fountain
Perry Memorial Park
720 Abbeville Ave. NE. Aiken, SC
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/perry-memorial-park/
Picnic Shelter
Sand Walking Track
Pond
Nine Holes of Disc Golf on 24 Acres
Soccer Goals
Backstops for Baseball/Softball
Note: During school hours, Schofield Middle has exclusive use of the park – the public is invited to use the park after school hours
Smith-Hazel Swimming Pool
400 Kershaw Street NE. Aiken, SC
803-642-7631
Admission Cost at Gate:
15 & under – $2.00
16 & up – $3.00
https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/parks-playgrounds-natural-areas/smith-hazel-swimming-pool/
Safety Fence
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructors
Picnic Tables
Umbrellas
Tents
You May Bring Seating and Shade From Home.
Note: Please see Aiken Birthday Guide for Rental Information.
Swim Lessons are also available.
