Azalea Park

105 W 5th S St, Summerville, SC 29483, USA

Azalea Park is one of those places that makes Summerville feel instantly slower and more welcoming. Tucked just outside the heart of downtown, it blends shady paths, bright seasonal blooms, and peaceful water views into a quick escape that still feels like part of town. It is an easy stop for a short stroll, a family break at the playground, or a longer wander when the gardens are showing off.

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Last Updated: 02/24/2026 8:41 pm

What to do at Azalea Park

Azalea Park works well for almost any pace. Some visitors treat it like a quiet “reset” between errands downtown. Others make it the main event, especially when flowers are in bloom and the weather is mild. Either way, the layout makes it simple to do a little and still feel like you got outside.

A good first stop is the walking trail area. The paths are built for wandering, not rushing. Think of it as the kind of walk where you naturally start noticing details, like the shape of the gardens, the way the light hits the water, or the sculptures placed throughout the park. It is a nice choice for visitors who want something scenic without committing to a long hike.

  • Walking trails

  • Two tennis courts

  • Playground

  • Children’s discovery garden

  • Ornamental gardens

  • Bronze sculptures

  • Gazebos (available for reservation)

  • Restrooms

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  • Ben Ladd

    Beautiful tranquil park just down the road from Summerville’s downtown street. Very quiet and cozy atmosphere with 2 rentable gazebo’s, plenty of benches, walking paths, and even a pond with plenty of friendly turtles. The park also has a tennis court on the other side as well as more walking trails through the oaks.

  • Janelle Morese

    Small, quaint park with lots of gorgeous flowers and walking trails throughout! It was quite empty when I visited. Worth the stop!

  • dani38cali

    When all the bushes are in bloom it's breathtaking. I love visiting this park any time of year, it's quiet and peaceful, but I think my favorite is end of March.

  • Calvin Drake

    This was my first time visiting this park and I took my dog Baxter there for a late morning walk. This is an awesome park! Perfect for taking a quick stroll, walking your dog, getting in some light reading on a park bench or munching on some food at a picnic table. If you want to get out of the house or take a quick break from work, this park is a great place to go.

  • Evelyn Sheehan

    Beautiful little would be a good place to bring kids or a pup if you wanted to have a picnic or to read wide paths if you have a stroller lots of shade under the tall trees, lots of places to stop and rest and they have a turtle pond ,

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