Finlay Park is one of South Carolina’s best known parks. It also serves as a host to a wide variety of events throughout the year, from Easter Sunrise services to road races to all kinds of festivals, such as The Summer Concert Series and Kids Day. Spanning across approximately eighteen acres, the park was originally dedicated as Sidney Park in 1859, but following the Civil War, it fell into disrepair. After acting as a commercial venture site until late into the 1900’s, the park reopened in 1990 and was renamed Finlay Park in 1992 in honor of Columbia Mayor Kirkman Finlay.

930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-733-8691

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