Ranked #7 of 17 parks in Columbia by visitor rating
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Granby Park is a highly-rated dog park in Columbia, South Carolina, located at 100 Catawba Circle. With a 4.4-star rating from nearly 400 reviews, this park is a favorite among local dog owners. The off-leash area gives your pup plenty of freedom to play and socialize, while scenic trails provide excellent opportunities for walking and exploration. Whether you're looking for active playtime or a leisurely stroll with your furry friend, Granby Park delivers both. Open daily from 6 AM to 7 PM, it's a convenient destination for morning and evening visits.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“A little overgrown. It was overall a nice park with paved paths, several water access areas, picnic tables, and benches. They do have restrooms up front. Lots of beautiful foliage and beautiful views.”
★★★★★
“Nice park, best part it’s shaded for 80% of it - wasn’t sure if it was a loop or not, not tons of maps but nice overall - ppl seemed to be hanging out in their cars In parking lot?”
★★★★★
“Very beautiful place, with a long hiking trail. Many areas to sit and enjoy the scenery”
★★★★★
“This trip here was very disappointing. It's been a while since I've visited this park and it really is not being kept up like it used to be. There was trash along the trail, there was a trash receptacle that was missing the can (so trash was around it) and worse of all there was …”
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