Riverwalk Amphitheater

City of West Columbia adds river access at Riverwalk – Record number of summer visitors

For a portion of the summer, work crews were busy enhancing the river access points on the West Columbia Riverwalk. A 20-foot concrete launchpad with steps has been added, along with an adjoining landing area for gear. At the entrance to the Riverwalk Park parking lot a set of concrete steps have been built. The […]

West Columbia Riverwalk Enhancements Continue: Parking Lot Closed Monday, Aug. 24

 The West Columbia Riverwalk enhancements are ongoing at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. The Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and Parking Lot will temporarily close starting Monday, August 24. The City will keep the public updated on progress and thanks everyone for their patience as these upgrades aim to improve the experience for residents and visitors. For the […]

West Columbia Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and Parking Lot will be open Friday-to-Sunday and temporarily closed again starting Monday

The West Columbia Riverwalk enhancements are ongoing at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. The Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and Parking Lot will be open from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026. The parking lot will be temporarily closed starting Monday, August 17, 2026. The City will keep the public updated on progress and thanks […]

West Columbia Riverwalk and Parking Lot to temporarily close for improvements beginning Thursday, Aug. 6

The City of West Columbia is making improvements to the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater at 109 Alexander Road. To ensure safety, the Riverwalk and Parking Lot will be closed starting Thursday, Aug. 6. The City will provide updates as sections of the Riverwalk reopen. The City appreciates the public’s patience during these upgrades, which […]

West Columbia Riverwalk Remains Open During Improvements, Nearby Free Parking Available

The City of West Columbia is beginning improvements to the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater at 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC, to enhance one of its popular recreational destinations. To accommodate the start of construction, the West Columbia Riverwalk parking lot will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and will reopen on […]

West Columbia teachers preparing for Spring Break, near and far

Spring break 2026 for West Columbia (Lexington 2) schools begins on Friday, April 3. And for some West Columbia teachers, the hiatus from the routine is something they’ve been looking forward to. West Columbia’s central location offers proximity to various vacation destinations with many attractive activities nearby.  Several Northside Middle School teachers have big plans for […]

Repaired West Columbia Riverwalk welcomes the return of walkers, runners, and anglers from near and far

The repair of West Columbia’s Riverwalk was completed in August. Since then, volumes of users have returned to Riverwalk to walk, run and fish in the Congaree River. Some of them come from close proximity, while others come from municipalities or bordering states.  Jack Bottomly of Cayce was at the West Columbia Riverwalk Tuesday. He and […]

West Columbia Riverwalk Reopens from Amphitheater to Cayce Connection 

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce that the West Columbia Riverwalk Park (109 Alexander Road) is now open from the Amphitheater to the Cayce connection. This section of the Riverwalk had been closed for repairs following damage caused by Hurricane Helene. While this reopening marks a significant step forward, the Amphitheater parking […]