Carraway Children's Park at the Riverwalk

It’s like spring this week in West Columbia, despite the fact Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow

It’s hard to believe there was snow on the ground on January 22. A week-and-a-half later, by Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day, temperatures were above 75 degrees. Punxsutawney Phil of Young Township, PA, saw his shadow at Punxsutawney’s annual Groundhog Day celebration, this year; indicating six more weeks of winter. That’s not the case in […]

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City of West City Hall Reopens, Parks Opening, Sanitation Schedule Updated

 The City of West Columbia City Hall will reopen to the public on Friday, Jan. 24, for regular business hours, following a closure due to hazardous weather and road conditions. The following delays in openings and service changes are: Service Updates Sanitation: All Thursday sanitation and recycling routes will run on Friday, Jan. 24. Parks: […]

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Carraway Park at the Riverwalk closed through Wednesday for repairs to park equipment

The City of West Columbia is temporarily closing Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, beginning Tuesday, November 19, through Wednesday, November 20, to address necessary repairs to park equipment. The City appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as they work to maintain a safe and enjoyable space for all.

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Holiday Festivities Begin in West Columbia with Carraway Park Reopening and Santa’s Mailbox

Carraway Park at the Riverwalk has reopened after completing important repairs, and the City of West Columbia is excited to announce the return of Santa’s Mailbox! Located in Carraway Park at 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, children can drop off their letters to Santa from now through December 24, 2024. For added convenience, postcards are […]

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Carraway Park at West Columbia Riverwalk Temporarily Closed for Repairs

The City of West Columbia will temporarily close Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, starting Monday, October 28, to address necessary repairs to park equipment. The repairs are expected to take approximately one week to complete. The City will provide updates and notify the public when the park is ready to […]

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West Columbia parks offer a variety of features from fitness equipment and tennis courts to baseball fields and more

Mail a letter to Santa or put your dog through an obstacle course. West Columbia parks offer many opportunities for children and grown-ups, too. “I come over here to run and workout on the equipment,” said Heath Arick. He’s a junior at the University of South Carolina. He said he comes to West Columbia’s Riverwalk […]

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West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater parking lot is now open

The West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater parking lot is now open after being closed due to restroom repairs and upgrades. 

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Santa’s Mailbox is back in West Columbia at Carraway Park, across from Riverwalk

Santa’s Mailbox is back in the City of West Columbia inside Carraway Park, (across from Riverwalk) 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia. Children can bring their letters or use the provided postcards at Santa Post Office and drop them in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s mailbox accepts letters from November 7 – December 14, 2022, for a response […]

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