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 This 1,419-acre
park, situated in the middle of the sandhills region, features a beautiful
30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas.
The park's proximity to downtown Columbia and three major interstate highways
attracts both local residents and travelers.
Sesqui is often the site of family reunions and group campouts. Interpretive
nature programs is a major attraction to the park.
The park was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's.
Evidence of their craftsmanship is still present today.
GENERAL
- Lake Location: Yes
- Designation: Sesquicentennial State Park
was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal
Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was
designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while
addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.
The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s
state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are
still in use at this park.
- Counties: Richland
- Acreage: 1419
- When & How PRT Acquired: Donated in 1937
from the Sesquicentennial Commission
- Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor
areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not
longer than six feet.
There is also a new dog park available at Sesquicentennial State Park.
The dog park is a 2-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash.
A permit is required for each dog, available at the park office. Permits
are $25/year, and are pro-rated depending on the date of purchase.
Permits expire on July 1 of each year. Daily permits are available for
$4. Owners must provide current vaccination records showing proof of
spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough. Dog permit fees do not
include admission into the park.
See the What's New section for more information on the dog park.
- Tour and Programs Information:
Sesquicentennial is a
"DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science
education programs for South Carolina school children.
HOURS
- Admissions: $2 adults; $1.25 SC seniors;
age 15 & younger free
- Office Hours: 11 am-noon & 4-5pm
- Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 8am-6pm
(extended from 7am to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time)
LOCATION
- Driving Directions:
From I-20: Take exit 74. Turn left onto Hwy 1 (Two Notch Rd.),
travel N 3 mi, park will be on the right.
From I-77: Take exit 17. Go N. on Hwy 1 (Two Notch Rd.), for 2
mi. Park will be on the right. (turn left if traveling I-77 Southbound
turn left onto Hwy 1; or turn right if traveling I-77 northbound)
- Miles to Nearest Hospital: 12
- Miles to Nearest Town: 13
- Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 1
- Pay Phone on Site: Yes
MILES TO:
- Charleston, SC: 120
- Columbia, SC: 13
- Florence, SC: 72
- Greenville, SC: 115
- Charlotte, NC: 85
- Raleigh, NC: 195
- Atlanta, GA: 220
- Augusta, GA: 80
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