Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is a waterside green space along the Cooper River featuring fountains, wooden piers, and landscaped gardens beneath oak and palmetto trees. The property includes open areas for walking, sitting, and viewing the water from different vantage points throughout the grounds.

The site was formerly a working harbor with shipping terminals and cargo facilities that served maritime trade in the mid-1900s. It was redeveloped into a park in the late 1980s after cargo operations moved elsewhere.

The park's design draws from local symbols and serves as a gathering place where residents and visitors spend time together along the water. The old oak trees with their spreading canopies create a setting that feels connected to the region's natural landscape.

The park is open during daylight hours and accessible to visitors on foot at their own pace. Being an outdoor space, there are no admission charges, and it is easily reached from several nearby streets in the downtown area.

A large pineapple fountain serves as the central focal point and has become a recognized landmark among visitors. Nearby wharf areas feature covered swings where people can sit and look out toward the river and a historic fort across the water.

Location: Charleston

Operator: City of Charleston

Address: Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:00-21:30; Sunday 07:30-22:30

Website: https://charlestonparksconservancy.org

GPS coordinates: 32.77810,-79.92530

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03