azalea park & sculpture garden

442marea

Just very peaceful and I love walking my dogs there. When they have festivals it is so much fun and people are great. I wish they would have more of them .

Terrib24

We took our two dogs for a walk on the paths and it was great. Really enjoyed the sculptures and. the quietness of the park. There are some benches to be able to sit and read if you desire or just sit and enjoy the beauty. Want to be able to go back when its in bloom with Azaleas

rowencat

Come and visit with the tea plants and azalea's all a bloom. Stay for the taste of Summerville, Kids rides, sightseeing tours, and a huge art's and crafts show, all in the historic district of old town Summerville. There is something for everyone. Come welcome the spring In the South's most wonderful town.

724nancym

Lovely park that is larger than you think, since it expands over Main Street and covers a block in each direction. Nice sculptures and plantings. A peaceful place to wander about.

Swampwoman

This park kind of meanders through Summerville at the edge of the old downtown area. It has woodland paths and lots of azaleas which are just big evergreen bushes until late March/April when they burst into abundant bloom everywhere. That is a beautiful sight. The park includes tennis courts. Lots of fine sculpture (Follow the Leader, children with a spaniel is a particularly beautiful piece) dots the landscape as well. There is a bench with a life-size bronze Labrador retriever sitting at the end. Her head is rubbed shiny from people petting her-- just like a Buddha's belly.

rhuddleblue93

A very nice place to walk and relax. The park is very clean and well maintained. The sculpure's are outstanding and if you get a chance check out the story about Tobby the dog. The only down side is that you have to cross a very busy street to see both sides of the park. There is a cross walk but the cars completely ignore it, so run quickly.

jackb557

Easy parking and not too long of a walk. Just right for following up a lunch date with an afternoon stroll.

HarrietR344

This park is very peaceful and nice to take a stroll through. Many of Summerville's events are hosted here. The Azalea's are so beautiful in bloom.

JhShMN

A very cute and charming park. It was a nice place to take a walk and relax. It would also be a nice place for a picnic.

Sandollar2013

In the past Plantation Owners went too Summerville to escape the Swamp Mist of the Humid Summers. People died on the Plantations in the summer. They thought it was the Mist and Vapors from the swamp. It was Malaria! They traveled the short distance across the Ashley River to Summerville; where they thought the scent of turpentine (Pine Trees) had a medicinal effect. Today as you travel around Summerville you will travel past many of the original Plantation Summer homes and cottages. The Azalea Gardens are beautiful, and quiet. A great place for an afternoon stroll. The added sculptures add to your delight.

Leanira

This is a nice little park,a great place to just go for a walk or hang out.Nice backdrop for photography.

GottleibLD

Go when the azaleas are in bloom...gorgeous! The annual Flowertown festival fills the entire park and down the street with all kinds of arts, crafts and food vendors. Find all the sculptures!

joans817

Just a wonderful quite park to walk around and enjoy. Sculptures are awesome, there are turtles EVERYWHERE, and plenty of trails to explore.

360janets

There are a variety of sculptures in the gardens but my favorite is one of the foxes, ears up and attentive for the sound of approaching danger. This sculpture - sponsored by my brother - commemorates my father and another cast of it has been displayed at the National Geographic Society in DC.

SteveB964

It is a very nice place to just take a walk and relax. There is a small man made pond with lots of turtles swimming around. I go every so often and find a bench and smoke a cigar. It is on both sides of Main Street so limit yourself to one side.