Finlay Park
930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
18 acres · 1 miles of trails
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- Park
- Finlay Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.0083, -81.0414
- Size
- 18 acres
- Trail miles
- 1
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.7 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Gear up for Finlay Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🎾Auto ball launcher (chase pack)
Open dog parks + a launcher = full burn in 15 minutes.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
Columbia's iconic 18-acre downtown park with cascading waterfall. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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