Sesquicentennial State Park is a state park in Columbia, Richland County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 8 a.m.–sunset daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours8 a.m.–sunsetofficial hours below
- Admission$6 adultsper person
- WhereColumbiaRichland County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Sesquicentennial State Park
Sesquicentennial State Park, known locally as Sesqui, covers about 1,400 acres of Sandhills pines inside Columbia. It has a campground, kayak and canoe rentals, fishing, two nature trails and a 6-mile bike loop.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $6; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
8 a.m.–sunsetBring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Pine Island State Park is about 20 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 30 miles
Sesquicentennial State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day8 a.m.–sunset
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- 8 a.m. – Sunset, daily
- Park office: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily
Admission And Passes
- Adults$6.00
- SC seniors (age 65 & older)$3.75
- Children ages 6-15$3.50
- Ages 5 and underFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $12.00 a visit here. By visit 9 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 9564 Two Notch Rd Columbia, SC 29223
- Phone: 803.788.2706
- Map point: 34.08806,-80.90533, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
- There is also a dog park available at Sesquicentennial State Park. The dog park is a 2-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash.
- To access the off-leash dog park, a permit is required for each dog, available at the park office. Permits are $25/year, and are pro-rated depending on the date of purchase. Permits expire on July 1 of each year. Daily permits are available for $4.
- Important Notice! Dog must be present for photo identification to obtain dog park permit. Owners must provide current vaccination records showing proof of spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough. Dog permits do not include admission into the park.
- EV Charging Station
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Sesquicentennial State Park
- 1Pine Island State ParkState Parkabout 20 mi
- 2Congaree National ParkNational Parkabout 22 mi
- 3Lake Wateree State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 4Goodale State ParkState Parkabout 26 mi
- 5Poinsett State ParkState Parkabout 29 mi
- 6Dreher Island State ParkState Parkabout 29 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Sesquicentennial State Park
- Through May 31EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia)On nowColumbia · about 3 mi
- Through Oct 30Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden)On nowColumbia · about 3 mi
- Nov 1 – Mar 7South Carolina State Museum First SundayColumbia · about 3 mi
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia · about 3 mi
- Nov 3Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener)Columbia · about 3 mi
- Nov 6American Patriot Coffee Holiday MarketCamden · about 21 mi
40 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Sesquicentennial State Park?
Admission is $6 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Sesquicentennial State Park?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Sesquicentennial State Park?
8 a.m. – Sunset, daily.
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Sesquicentennial State Park official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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