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Parks & Recreation
Parks - General Info
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Within the park system (Map) there are several sites, which are more prominent, which are utilized to a greater extent or have some historical significance. These serve on a more city or region wide basis, while other parks are community or neighborhood oriented. Each of these feature parks are unique and offer a variety of activities found in Park Life magazine.
Many community and neighborhood centers, baseball/softball fields, shelters and greenways can be reserved for public or private use by your family, business, church and other organizations for various events.
Click here for reservation details. Park Sites and Amenities
Arsenal
Hill
Building
The Arsenal Hill building is located in the Arsenal Hill neighborhood, one of the first residential neighborhoods in the city of
Columbia and the site of an arsenal during the Civil War. Back in the early 1800's, the Arsenal Hill area was known as home to many prominent citizens of
Columbia. The
South Carolina’s governor’s Mansion is located in Arsenal Hill.
Size: 1900 square feet
Occupancy: Standing capacity/200
Seated capacity/144
Maximum 18 banquet tables
Commercial kitchen
Eau Claire
Print
Building
This old Eau Claire Print building from the turn of the 20th century is the perfect location and facility for that special party or meeting. Centrally located in the historic
Eau ClaireTown Hall complex where the American Lutheran Survey magazine was published by the Lutheran Publication House on behalf of the Lutheran Theological Seminary with its publisher’s executive offices housed next door at the old Town Hall. The
Eau Claire
Print Building is a great facility for large group meetings because of its built in sound systems, and spacious commercial grade kitchen for catering services.
Size: 700 square feet
Occupancy: Standing capacity/200 maximum
Seated capacity/144 maximum
18 maximum table rounds
Commercial Kitchen
Finlay
Park
The Finlay facility is located at the top of beautiful Finlay Park overlooking the more than 18 acres of green space including a 1.8 acre lake and waterfall with 180 degree views of Columbia’s entire skyline from any seat in the half circle shaped structure. An adjacent outside deck area is ideal for additional entertainment use.
Size: 800 square feet
Occupancy: Standing capacity/75 maximum
Seated capacity/69
26 maximum banquet tables
Warming Kitchen
Keenan House
The Keenan House is a delightful historic post civil war structure centered on eight plus acres blanketed with gorgeous oaks. This facility can accommodate large group entertaining, small private functions, garden parties, or indoor catered activities. The large open veranda at the main entrance may also be used as part of either an indoor or outdoor function.
Size: 2600 square feet (six rooms)
Occupancy: Standing capacity/168 maximum
Seated capacity/72 maximum
12 maximum table rounds
Warming Kitchen
Neighborhood Centers
On average our neighborhood community centers can accommodate 50 people or less. These facilities are fantastic for small less formal events particularly geared for family and children’s parties. Playgrounds are adjacent to most of the sites with plenty of outdoor space for games and other activities.
Although crews inspect
Columbia’s park sites on a regular basis, damage or vandalism may occur between crew visits. If you notice broken playground equipment, unsafe conditions or vandalism, please contact us at 803.545.3100 | 
