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Review:
Historic Colonial Lake is one of the most popular Charleston parks. For the last 150 years it has been a favorite place for gathering of friends and families, outdoor recreation, afternoon strolls, and dog-walking. Walkers and joggers can be seen running around the park at all times of the day. This scenic tidal pond is also very popular with fisherman. The park has a seating wall along Rutledge Avenue, many benches scattered throughout the park and plenty of wide open green space. Colonial Lake Park is also known as a favorite spot for wedding proposals and other big announcements. Visitors will notice a small rose bush planted below every palmetto tree in the park. The bush is known as the Peggy Martin Rose, one of two plants to survive Hurricane Katrina in Mrs. Peggy Martin’s Louisiana garden after being submerged for two weeks under 20 feet of saltwater.
Colonial Lake, 46-54 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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