Washington Square

Park · Charleston

Washington Square

Park · Charleston

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80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Historic downtown park with oak trees, monuments & shade  

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80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 Get directions

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80 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 Get directions

+1 843 724 7327

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"John B and Sarah visited this gorgeous park, located in downtown Charleston, as part of their day trip to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (or the show's version of it, anyway). The patch of green space is perfect for a romantic stroll or picnic amid the Spanish moss-draped oaks. As a bonus, Washington Square is also right in the middle of the city's historic district." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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JOSEPHINE LOCAL GUIDE

Google
Stumbled upon this beautiful park by accident. We enjoyed walking through & admired the layout. I can imagine this area is popular during the Summer hot months when a person may be looking for shade. I wish we had more time in Charleston because there is so much more to explore. We will definitely be back to visit this park again and perhaps pack a lunch to enjoy as we look at the history. Enjoy! Josephine Local Guide

Spencer Trotter

Google
Nice place to stop while exploring Charleston. A nice garden with plenty of places to sit in the shade. It has many historical plaques to read while you still.

Kevin Thompson

Google
Great little park with plenty of shade and benches. Lots of monuments with narrated plaques. A must see when in Charleston.

Paul Weibel

Google
My wife and were married at this park April 2025, we fell in love with the park on previous visits and it was perfect!

K silly Di

Google
Wonderful statue of Geoege Washington in this little park.

Brian McKendrick

Google
There isn’t much to it. Statue, beautiful oaks, iron wrought fencing, etc. but it’s a quiet little refuge - usually quiet - occasionally passer by. Nice spot to take a breath, eat a samwich, enjoy a spring day. In the Summertime, more like a brick oven to stew in your own juices…

CK Fate

Google
It is significantly late of a post, however I went on a ghost tour back in October, and we stopped at this park, and we had a good bit of the history explained to us. While we were there, I felt a burning on my back and had my fiance look at it, and we realized that I had been scratched by something through a shirt and a vest. I also captured what seemed to be a ghost orb at a nearby church cemetery (Look for the green circle toward the bottom left corner of the images)

John Gibson

Google
Great park located in downtown Charleston off of Broad street. While it is a smaller park setting it offers a nice respite in the historic urban setting. If you are looking to sit and relax, gather your thoughts or just sit in the shade for a but this is a great place to go.
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Mike B.

Yelp
We were walking in the downtown historical district of Charleston and came upon Washington Square. We proceeded to check out the small park with large shade trees and monuments. After visiting, we researched this park a little more. The park has been known by several names throughout in it's history. It was at one time the homesite of Corbett's Thatched Tavern. The square originally opened in 1818. The park was known as City Hall Park until October 19, 1881 (the centennial of the Yorktown surrender), when it was renamed in honor of George Washington. In the center of the park is a memorial to the Washington Light Infantry. The memorial is made of Carolina gray granite and is a miniature version of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The memorial is about forty-two feet high and is inscribed with the names of important military battles and the names of the unit's dead from the War Between the States. It was unveiled on February 23, 1891. This was a really cool stop to see some of the history of Charleston and get out of the direct sunlight under the shade of the large trees. Really cool!
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Jo S.

Yelp
Washington Square is a small, old, historic park in downtown Charleston. We stumbled upon it while walking around in the area. It has two entrances from two different streets, it's lush, with many statutes and stories, benches to sit and have a snack or read a book. It wasn't very peaceful when we stopped by, several guides were bringing groups of tourists around. Otherwise, this would be an ideal place to escape the noise and take a break and relax. A little oasis in the middle of everything!
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Shelby B.

Yelp
Washington square is a hidden gem nestled in the hustle and bustle of the "business sector" of charleston. It is quite literally hidden since it's surrounded by buildings, and hard to notice unless you're looking for it. One advantage to that is it's almost always calm and peaceful, and it's a great place to eat a takeout lunch, let your kids run around, or sit with your dog. It's also perfectly situated among other green spaces in downtown to provide some open grassy space amongst the tightly packed buildings of the lower peninsula.
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Clarissa K.

Yelp
5-25-23 Noon As we walked around the city of Charleston we came upon Washington Square. It was named after our first President George Washington. It was honored and revered for his honesty. Beautiful park nicely kept up. Also this park is included on many of the city tours. However it is free and easily done on your own pace to enjoy as we did.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Loved this quiet little square. Lots of historic statues and small monuments with information about historic figures. Was nice to get out of the sun and enjoy some seating in the shade while we figured out where to head to next. Highly recommend the lighting for this area for photos as well!
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John B.

Yelp
It seems an area the size of one house in an otherwise resplendent residential neighborhood has been left vacant. Why there's a monument to Washington here isn't entirely clear to me, but it's a pretty spot. There's no amenities, it's just a monument with a few benches, and gated entry from several sides.
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Meg B.

Yelp
Washington Square is a lovely area downtown to walk through, sit in, or have the kids sit and play for a while. There are benches to rest at and plenty of dirt and steps to keep the littles occupied. Most days, there is a food stand right outside the gate.
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Joan M.

Yelp
What a gem in the heart of the French Quarter on Broad, Chalmers & Meeting Streets. A very small park but feeds all the senses and packs all the right punches. It is obviously a meeting spot for many. I saw several walking tours here today, managing to ear wig some of the historical information they were dissipating to the eager visitors. I sat and watched the people, listened to the birds, watched the Spanish Moss sway from the giant shady oaks. I felt like I was back in time or on the set of a Southern based movie. Today was a beautiful day and perfect to spend some time in this historic peaceful spot. If you need to take time out from the hustle & bustle of daily life, or nurse a coffee. This is your spot. So next time you are ambling up the street, stop and take it all in, even if it's just for a few minutes. It's worth it.
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Michael M.

Yelp
Washington Square is a quaint park with some Charleston history. I always love walking through here any time of the year. The shade trees offer a wonderful canopy from the summer sun, and hinder the breezy winds in the winter. Either way, you can enter from 3 streets to walk, sit and enjoy Charleston charm. Best time of year to visit is the spring to see blooming color. There are several monuments in and around, with the center piece being the Washington Monument replica. History buffs will enjoy the info, and nature lovers will enjoy the peace & quiet. Either way, this location is just right in downtown Charleston, and always the perfect place for pictures.
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Frederick D.

Yelp
When you run approximately one marathon a month, the next day you might get out of bed feeling like you don't want to walk, but your body loosens up quicker. So what did we do after running the 39th Annual Kiawah Island Marathon? We walked all around Charleston until we stumbled across this historic park! We weren't the only ones here. A squad of urban adventurers composed of a Dad and 5 teens were trying to crack a course record, as they discovers clues around the commemorative obelisk at the parks' center which those who perished during the Civil War. We enjoyed sitting here briefly and taking in the history amongst the old oak trees that provide a reprieve from the sun in a mellow shade.
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Evan G.

Yelp
Washington Square park is one of my favorite parks in Charleston. It is well maintained with plenty of big trees and shade to keep you cool on a warm day. This park is next to the courthouses and post office so I regularly find myself there when I am in need of a place to sit down and relax on a busy day. The park is equipped with wifi so it is also a good place to get some work done too. Occasionally the park can also be used as an event space and it always works well at all of the events I have attended there.
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Timothy A.

Yelp
There is nothing better on a warm (or cool) sunny day in Charleston, then to sit on a bench in one of the parks and read a book, people watch, or reflect on current events. Washington square offers so much of everything. A regular meeting point for walking tours, friends who want to catch up, or a place to sit and eat your lunch (just be sure to recycle). There is history in and around every wall in Washington Square, all you have to do is take a moment to open your senses, take it all in, and reflect on how this small square came to be. Be sure to stay off the grass though, because as beautiful as it is, it is also fragile and there is a lot of new growth as they try to make it green again. I always stumble upon Washington Square while out on my adventures, and each time I come upon it from a different angle, I'm welcomed in by it's monuments, oak trees, and park benches. One does not simply walk by Washington Square without walking through Washington Square, just because it's there ...
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Justin W.

Yelp
A nice little place to relax in. There are statues and monuments everywhere and paces to sit.
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Whit R.

Yelp
Washington Park is a quaint little oasis right in the heart of the historic area. Nice and shady, with plenty of benches and very nice flowers (for most of the year, anyway), it's a favorite lunch break spot for folks that work nearby. There are several cool monuments in the park as well, honoring PGT Beauregard among others. Worth checking out.

Maggie S.

Yelp
One of my favorite parks in Charleston to relax and read a good book. It is quiet and clean with many trees that provide shade.
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George C.

Yelp
Nice spot with 2 monuments, benches, and an area to rest across from basket sales.
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Laura S.

Yelp
Tucked away at the end of a busy block you find this little gem. The mesmerizing trees are very stunning, Gigantic, and filled with hanging Spanish moss, a treat to see if you are not from SC. It seemed a little spooky at first, I kept thinking any minute now the headless horseman is coming after me. The longer I sat there the quieter the park got. The tall trees gave off a very nice breeze and provided much needed shade. I really enjoyed my quiet hour here.
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Justin R.

Yelp
1. Location--it is on the corner of Broad and Meeting street. Also, it is near the big white church that George Washington prayed at when he visited Charleston. 2. Peacefulness--This is a nice area to take a quick break from walking and read a book. There are visitors that come in and out, but usually you wouldn't even notice them if you are reading or looking at your iPhone (I came on a late Sunday afternoon and there was light foot traffic--of course this would vary daily). 3. Overall--this place is beautiful. You almost feel as if you were in the 1800's while you are sitting here. It is a small square park which is surrounded by trees and lots of green. In the center there is an obelisk and in front of it there is a statue of George Washington. From what I remember reading on the plaque on the statue, General Westmoreland (United States Army four-star general, who commanded U.S. military operations in the Vietnam War at its peak) helped create a committee to fund the creation of this statue.
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Ind R.

Yelp
Typically swarming with tourists, Washington Park is at least 5 degrees cooler than Broad Street. You can thank the historic buildings that enclose the park, as well as the abundant live oaks.
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Bill Y.

Yelp
This is a beautiful park in the middle of downtown Charleston. It's well worth the walk to see it and you will enjoy the beautiful oaks and nice grass space. I never saw so many squirrels running on the ground and in the trees. This place is well worth a few minutes to walk and learn about the history of this area.
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Melissa S.

Yelp
My husband and I got married here 15yrs ago. Today, we brought our two daughters to share memories of our wonderful day. Like true love, this place continues to age with timeless grace and beauty. I would suggest a visit whenever you have the opportunity.
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Eric N.

Yelp
Yep, I'm rating a city park. Scraping the bottom of the barrel? Nah. This park is awesome. It has a statute of George Washington. And a bunch of trees. And it's really quiet. And it's quite a bit cooler here in the warm autumn sun than other places in town. What this park lacks in size, it makes up for in splendor. Between the beautiful old buildings, the old growth trees, and the pleasing layout, it makes for a great place to rest and relax while exploring the city.
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Sly S.

Yelp
Sunny, green, relatively quiet spot. Great place for a picnic lunch.