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Charleston Waterfront Park is an eight-acre public park located along the banks of the Cooper River in downtown Charleston, spanning from Vendue Range to Adger's Wharf. Plans for the park were originally developed in the mid-1970s, with facilities opened to the public in May of 1990. In 2007, the park was the recipient of the prestigious Landmark Award, presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Today, the park showcases public landmarks such as Vendue Wharf, which features family-sized swings for relaxation and panoramic views of the park's shoreline, and the iconic Pineapple Fountain, located in front of the City Gallery. A 1,200-foot palmetto-lined esplanade provides access to the water's edge, while a floating dock offers unparalleled views of Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, and other maritime attractions.

Address: 1 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: 843-724-7321

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