Finlay Park
930 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201
18 acres · 1 miles of trails
In downtown Columbia's Finlay Park, leashed dogs wander past the cascading waterfall amid 18 acres of green space. Owners find shade, water fountains, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Avoid peak event times for crowds.
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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
- June 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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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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