Columbia Canal is the only canal remaining of the canals built in 1824. The Riverfront Park includes this National historic Place which is now a hydroelectric power plant. Opened in 1983, the park is spread across 167 acres (64.75 hectares) on a land in between the canal, Broad River and Congaree River. This straight-lined park features walking trails, biking trails, an amphitheater, outdoor gym, picnic spots, birding sites, fishing zones and hiking paths. It also hosts annual festivals and concerts.
Saluda Shoals Park provides educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to visitors along the banks of the Saluda River. The park offers a variety of amenities, such as 11,000-square-foot environmental education center and exhibition hall, 10,000 square-foot conference facility, and paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. It also has river observation deck, boat, ramp, canoe and kayak launch, picnic shelters and fish cleaning station. The park organizes guided river trips that include brief paddling instruction before leaving the park, interpretation along the way and a stop at an island. Its environmental education center provides onsite programs from kindergarten through grade eight that include life science, physical science and earth science. Additionally, it holds music festivals and earth fairs. The park s Web site provides information about its facilities, activities, events, reservations and educational programs. Saluda Shoals Park is located in Columbia, S.C.
