The green side of Augusta
Parks & Outdoors in Augusta
Augusta's outdoor life is anchored by the Riverwalk, the canal towpath, and Phinizy Swamp, with neighborhood parks spread across the county.
These are real parks with real addresses; hours and trail conditions change, so confirm before you drive.
The showpieces
The three anchors of an Augusta outdoors day
Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
1858 Lock and Dam Road
Free boardwalks and trails through a 1,100-acre urban wetland with herons, otters, and alligators, open daily from dawn to dusk. The visitor center and Swamp Shop run shorter hours, so check before you plan around them.
Augusta Canal towpath trails
Along the canal, from downtown north
The free walking and biking trails along the 1845 canal, with the mill buildings and the Lockkeeper's Cottage as the landmarks. The Discovery Center at Enterprise Mill is the indoor half of the day.
Augusta Riverwalk
Downtown, along the Savannah River
The brick promenade along the river below the bluffs, with fountains, gardens, the Jessye Norman Amphitheater, and the museums at its edges. Free and open daily.
The neighborhood parks
The greens across the county
City parks
Real parks, real addresses, checked before publishing.
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Pendleton King Park
1600 Troupe Street
The historic neighborhood park with gardens, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
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Dyess Park
902 James Brown Boulevard
The downtown park along the riverfront with a playground and open lawn.
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Augusta Common
836 Reynolds Street
The downtown green between the convention center and Broad Street, the gathering spot for downtown events.
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Brookfield Park
2740 Mayo Road
The west-side park with a dog park, playgrounds, and walking trails.
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Hickman Park
965 Hickman Road
The neighborhood park that hosts the Imagination Station children's museum.
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Springfield Village Park
1211 Jones Street
The small park in the Olde Town historic district.
Across the river
Clearly labeled: these are in North Augusta, South Carolina.
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Brick Pond Park
88 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC
The wetland park with boardwalks and wildlife viewing on the North Augusta side of the Savannah.
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Living History Park
299 W Spring Grove Avenue, North Augusta, SC
The colonial-themed park in North Augusta, South Carolina, home of the Colonial Times festival.
The honest note
Check before you go
Phinizy Swamp and the canal trails are free; the Discovery Center charges admission and runs on its own hours. Trail conditions change with the river and the weather, so the honest move is a quick check of the official page before you drive.
An editorial guide, not a listings site. Updated September 22, 2026. Real-estate guidance on this page is provided by Rob Dietrich, REALTOR® with eXp Realty, LLC.