Daniel Island has hundreds of acres of land that are home to beautiful parks, passive and greenspaces. The extensive 25+ mile trail system winds through maritime forest, along the marsh and the water’s edge, and through neighborhoods and the island’s downtown, offering scenic views and a safe and convenient environment for runners, walkers, and cyclists.
The Osprey Trail is a three-acre ornamental garden and certified wildlife habitat in front of Daniel Island School and next to the Daniel Island Library, created and maintained by the Daniel Island Garden Club. This tranquil respite features six gardens: Woodland...
A beautiful, multi-faceted park on the Daniel Island waterfront.
Walking trail with benches, marsh views,
Pocket park with greenspace.
Two-story tree house with views of the river and marsh, located at the end of Wando Landing Street, overlooking the Wando River.
Pocket park with greenspace and seating.
Named for the late Philip Simmons, a master blacksmith who was born on Daniel Island in 1912, this park includes a pineapple fountain, seating areas, well-manicured landscaping, and a gate designed by Simmons.
Pocket park with seating and greenspace.
Bordered by Dark Timber Street, Chimney Back Street, and Black Powder Lane (Daniel Island Park) Features a pocket park with greenspace and fitness equipment. Residents in the area have nicknamed the site “Bamboo Park” for the fitness equipment’s resemblance to bamboo...
Smythe Park, near intersection of Smythe and Pierce streets. Large playground with pirate theme.
Daniel Island Park, off Nobel’s Point and Wading Place. Features: Playground, seating.
Mitchell Wharf Street, near Wando River shoreline. Features a large oak tree, greenspace.
Pocket Park with greenspace, seating.
Pocket park with greenspace, ponds, seating.
Pocket park with seating and greenspace.
Pocket park with seating and greenspace.
Pocket park with seating and greenspace,
Pocket park with seating and greenspace.
Greenspace with walking trail.
Features a deck with chairs overlooking tranquil pond.
Adjacent to the Overture senior apartments complex. Small park for dogs with benches and water station.
Featuring a greenspace and large pond with two water features.
Pocket park with greenspace and seating.
Playground in Daniel Island Park with lots of shade, sandy surface.
Named in honor of Daniel Island’s cattle farming days, which date back to the early to mid-1900s. During the island community’s development, two old cattle troughs were found in the area and were used to create fountains for this park.
Adjacent to River Porch amenity, with a shady playground featuring a “Find the Critters” theme.
Pond, fishing, seating, boardwalk area, and large oak tree.
Located on Bounty Street, with greenspace and seating.
Bordered by Bellona and Frissel streets, this park features greenspace and seating.
Nature preserve surrounded by marsh and creeks. Adjacent to the Beresford Creek Boat Landing. The site features trails, sitting areas, a fishing dock, and locked storage for kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Located at Beekman and Sailmaker streets. Features a pocket park with greenspace.
Pocket park/greenspace with gazebo.
Pocket park with greenspace.
Private park and pond in middle of condominium complexes.
Recently part of $1.5 million parks upgrade grant from the Daniel Island Community Fund. Enhancements include a new large wooden deck overlooking a large pond with fountains, landscaping and lighting, additional seating, and seasonal shade structure.
The Credit One Stadium on Daniel Island is home to a variety of events throughout the year. Each summer, it hosts an anticipated concert series.
Features benches and manicured landscaping make up this picturesque space, which serves as a place to reflect and honor lives past and present.
Codner’s Ferry Park is a one-acre park located in one of Daniel Island’s earliest neighborhoods. It features open space for field games, a picnic area, and a playground complete with a play-and-swing set.
Often referred to as “swing park” with its multiple swing sets, Townsend Park also features a large lawn perfect for kicking around a soccer ball, a game of tag, and throwing a frisbee with friends. The picnic tables are covered with sun sails which makes this park...
A beautifully landscaped area with benches and crepe myrtles welcomes you into the park. This park has two play areas perfect for all ages and a large lawn making it perfect for a family picnic.
Smythe Park is the island’s largest park at 22-acres in size and is a favorite location for events and programs hosted by both the POA and residents. The park includes an 11-acre lake with a kayak dock, numerous pedestrian trails – including a history trail – and...
This park is characterized by its marsh-oriented setting. Winding paths through a natural Lowcountry setting make Barfield Park a favorite place to take a quiet walk or run. A picnic gazebo is located at the edge of the park and makes a great place for a...
