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Sesquicentennial State Park Columbia, South Carolina
Civilian Conservation Corps features, 12 miles of trails, camping, a two-acre dog park, and the state-park system’s only splash pad make Sesqui a major urban outdoor space.
The Story of Sesquicentennial State Park Columbia, South Carolina
Sesquicentennial State Park—usually called Sesqui—is a 1,400-acre green space in Columbia's Sandhills. Civilian Conservation Corps crews developed the park around a 30-acre lake for South Carolina's 150th anniversary in 1936.
Sesquicentennial State Park Columbia, South Carolina in Context
Sesquicentennial State Park—usually called Sesqui—is a 1,400-acre green space in Columbia's Sandhills. Civilian Conservation Corps crews developed the park around a 30-acre lake for South Carolina's 150th anniversary in 1936.
What Makes It Special
Sesqui offers a quick nature break close to the city, with paddling, fishing, picnicking and trails through pine forest. The historic stone spillway and lake are attractive reminders of the CCC's influence on South Carolina's park system.
Interesting Facts
The park's name commemorates South Carolina's sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary. The Sandhills Hiking Trail circles the lake for about two miles. Longer multiuse trails welcome hikers and mountain bikers.
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The Story of Sesquicentennial State Park Columbia, South Carolina
Sesquicentennial State Park protects 1,419 wooded acres and a 30-acre lake just outside Columbia.
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