Embrace Aiken’s natural splendor, where pristine landscapes, lush greenery, urban forests, and serene gardens create outdoor playgrounds like no other. From hiking through Hitchcock Woods, one of the country’s largest urban forests, to experiencing nature’s beauty in Hopeland Gardens, Aiken offers a sanctuary for visitors in search of an outdoor connection.
This preserve was acquired to protect a longleaf pine and scrub oak sandhills ecosystem. It has a number of hiking trails in the hilly terrain, plus some wetlands. This preserve is named in honor of Frank P. Henderson, a former Mayor of Aiken.
The Hitchcock Woods is among the largest urban forests in the nation, with about 2,100 acres of forest habitat. Once owned and enjoyed by renowned...
Bequeathed to the City of Aiken by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, this 14 acre estate was opened in 1969 as a public garden. Radiating throughout the...
Langley Pond is known as the world's largest pond. The park's amenities include a boat ramp and dock, a bath house with restrooms, a covered...
The Palmetto Shooting Complex is a premier shooting destination in the Southeast. Already, the facility houses two dedicated sporting clays courses,...
Come enjoy our white sandy beaches, water-slides, diving-boards, beach volleyball and concessions! Kids 12 and under are $5 and adults are $8,...
Enjoy the beauty of the Savannah River at four fantastic fishing spots. The river boasts perch, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, redbreast, and...
Silver Bluff is a 3,250 acre wildlife sanctuary and education center owned by the National Audubon Society. The site boasts a varied habitat of...
Operating Season: April 1st through October 1st Hours of Operation: Mondays: 1pm – 8pm Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am – 8pm Saturdays: 1pm – 8pm Sundays:...