• North Charleston Riverfront Park has several tables in and out of the pavilion, restrooms, walking paths, boardwalk and awesome views of the Cooper River. 1001 Everglades Drive | North Charleston. www.scgreatoutdoors.com
• Yogi, BooBoo and You! Looking for a nice place to have a lovely picnic? Lake Greenview is such a place. Operated by the City of Goose Creek, the park is located in the Greenview neighborhood. Picnic tables, a shelter, grills, walking trail and playground make this spot a true favorite with those who relish hot dogs, burgers and the great outdoors. A map to the park is found on the city's recreation website: www.goosecreekrecreation.com
• Alhambra Hall has lots of shade, tables, restrooms, playground and much more. Middle Street | Mount Pleasant www.townofmtpleasant.com
• Folly Beach County Park is another great place to have a picnic! A picnic on the beach is always fun but the Folly Beach County Park has all the amenities to make your picnic the best! Here you'll find shelters, tables, grills, dressing areas, showers and restrooms. www.follybeach.com
• Plymouth Park has a few tables, lots of shade, a grill, and great views of the Wappoo River.
35 Plymouth Avenue | James Island. www.charlestonparksconservancy.org
• Plantation Playground features tables, restrooms, covered areas, and a massive playground.
Gerald E. Blackwell Sports Complex | West Boundary Street | Summerville. www.summervillesc.us
• Isle of Palms County Park has a designated picnic area. 1-14th Avenue | Isle of Palms | 843-886-3863 www.ccprc.com
• Park Circle features a couple tables, some shade and lots of room to run for the young ones. North Charleston.
• James Island County Park features a picnic center and/or secluded picnic spots with tables, grills and shelter. 871 Riverland Drive | James Island | 843-795-7275 www.ccprc.com
• Palmetto Island County Park boasts picnic sites with tables and grills and covered picnic shelter rentals are available. 444 Needlerush Parkway | Mt. Pleasant | 843-884-0832 www.ccprc.com
• Mt. Pleasant Pier has swings, picnic tables, rocking chairs, and restrooms. 71 Harry Hallman Boulevard | Mt. Pleasant | 843-762-9946 www.ccprc.com
• North Charleston Wannamaker County Park has numerous picnic sites with grills throughout the park some of which have covered shelters. 8888 University Boulevard | N. Charleston | 843-572-7275 www.ccprc.com
• The Battery in Downtown Charleston features White Point Gardens, a lovely space with mature oaks, historical memorials and monuments and a nice gazebo. Pack up your lunch and enjoy the scenery of the gardens. East Battery & Murray Boulevard.
• Eubanks Park features, tables, covered areas, a playground, picnic area, grills and much more.
101 Old Moncks Corner Road | Goose Creek
• J. Marshall Stith Park has plenty of shade, a couple of tables, a covered shelter, restrooms, two playgrounds, a climbing wall and more.
Middle Street | Sullivan's Island
• The infamous Angel Oak Tree provides approximately 17,000 square feet of shade. Admire this amazing tree while enjoying some lunch at one of the tables or on a blanket. 3688 Angel Oak Road | Johns Island. www.angeloaktree.org
• Smythe Park has tables, a lake, trails/paths, green space, grills and more.
Daniel Island Drive | Daniel Island
• Brittlebank Park has tables, covered areas, Ashley River views, a picnic area, and playground.
Lockwood Drive | Downtown.