Riverfront Park
The City of North Charleston’s premier park is a beloved community gathering place featuring old historic homes, beautiful river views, graceful oak trees, and wide open green spaces. The park hosts countless annual events from family picnics to nationally renowned concerts.
Its 10 acres of room to roam, fishing piers, and scenic water views are perfect for stretching out to enjoy the Lowcountry scene. Click for more.
Sculpture Garden
Designed with long-lasting materials and classic lines, the park is an oasis of calm in the bustling downtown area. Visitors can find a seat and relax in one of the six swinging Charleston chairs or take in the sights at the center’s distinctive fountain.
Visitors can also view the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial which pays homage to the city’s military history. An open pavilion shares the story of the base and two striking statues known as Homecoming and Lone Sailor stand nearby.
The park is surrounded by old historic homes, peaceful river vistas, and graceful oak trees. It has become a place where the community gathers year-round. A family picnic, a stroll through the art gallery, or a nationally renowned concert are all part of what makes this park a great place for everyone to enjoy.
Performance Pavilion
The Park’s stunning contemporary Performance Pavilion is a great setting for both local events and concerts. It has hosted the city’s annual Fourth of July celebrations and art finales as well as shows by regional performers.
The design of the pavilion draws inspiration from the nearby naval shipyard and its bridges as well as woven seagrass baskets indigenous to the area. Its polished aluminum panels, or “sails,” are perforated in a woven pattern that provides unique shading and is acoustically transparent.
Whether you come to appreciate new artwork, picnic with family and friends, fish from the pier, stroll on the boardwalk or enjoy a nationally renowned concert, Riverfront Park offers something for everyone! There is even a dog park and children’s play fountain. Here is another spot to visit.
Picnic Shelter
For a city that cherishes its historic neighborhoods, it’s no surprise that North Charleston is also home to a handful of beautiful park spaces. These oases offer a much-needed break from downtown sightseeing to stretch out, take a deep breath of fresh air, and soak in the view.
One of the best places to relax is on a wide pier shaded by an ornate gazebo. Picnic tables and porch swings line the structure, inviting patrons to spread out and enjoy miles of water views in every direction.
Riverfront Park is also home to the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial, which honors the countless military and civilian personnel who served the country and the region while the Navy base was operational. It’s a fitting tribute to an area that once was a vital hub of local shipping industry activity.
Walking/Biking Paths
The area surrounding Riverfront Park is an excellent place to bike and walk. For a great bike ride with stunning views try cruising along the West Ashley Greenway from South Windermere to Johns Island and then out to Wadmalaw, the last of the underdeveloped sea islands near Charleston.
Other paved bike paths are available in the city of Charleston at Hampton Park, Pickett Park, and the 1.5-mile trail around Daniel Island. You can also take a brisk run at Caw Caw Interpretive Center, a Charleston County Park that’s free with a gold pass and has a few miles of paved trails for runners.
The easiest way to get to Riverfront Park is by public transit. Check out Moovit’s all-in-one app or website for step-by-step directions from your location to the park.
Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
Designed to honor the legacy of the base and all those who served, this memorial offers an interpretive experience. The design integrates architecture and graphics by using metal cladding to represent the exterior of a naval ship, while the graphics depict the base’s storied history on multiple panels.
The centerpiece of the memorial is a fountain featuring three sculpted bronze ships—a submarine, a landing craft, and a destroyer—that portray the predominant vessels built and serviced at the base. Engraved pavers line the Story Wall and seat wall opposite the fountain, honoring all those who worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard during its 95 years of operation.
The memorial also features Stanley Bleifeld’s Lone Sailor and Homecoming sculptures, making it the only place in the world where both sculptures are displayed. Discover more interesting articles.
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