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Landmark: Angel Oak ParkCity: Charleston
Country: USA South Carolina
Continent: North America
Angel Oak Park, Charleston, USA South Carolina, North America
Overview
Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston South Carolina is quite serene and remarkably family-friendly public park.It serves as gateway to island's famous natural landmark Angel Oak Tree and offers visitors shaded picnic areas walking trails amidst Lowcountry nature quite peacefully.Angel Oak Park sprawls majestically across roughly 30 acres on Johns Island a good 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.Managed by Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission it sits near famous Angel Oak Tree on adjacent private property.Access to park is relatively straightforward being located nearby that storied tree.Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission oversees operations pretty effectively from what can be gathered.Size of park is substantial enough that visitors can easily lose track of time wandering across its expansive grounds.Spacious picnic shelters scattered beneath pines and large ancient oak trees provide ample shade for family gatherings and group cookouts.Grills are available nearby for outdoor cooking.Open lawns stretch out invitingly for soccer and frisbee enthusiasts or simply loungers seeking respite in dappled shade.Playground equipment stands ready for kids amidst natural surroundings that prioritize safety.Meandering pathways traverse serene forested areas and marshy terrain offering myriad opportunities for avian observation and contemplation under shaded canopies.Nature photography enthusiasts revel in Lowcountry's diverse wildlife.Interpretive signs elucidate local plant life and fauna near winding trails.Multiple pathways facilitate quiet reflection amidst lush surroundings.Various flora and fauna thrive along these gently winding easy trails.Turtles and songbirds inhabit Lowcountry terrain amidst marshy wetlands and tidal creeks.Diverse ecosystems thrive here.Quiet areas foster connection with nature very gently.Observation decks mostly overlook wetlands quietly.Angel Oak Tree looms large on private property nearby with separate admission required frustratingly for many an eager visitor daily.Gentle walking trails wind lazily through shaded picnic spots at this tranquil Lowcountry retreat very near Angel Oak.A behemoth Southern live oak sprawls majestically with limbs stretching over seventeen thousand square feet almost impossibly.Estimated age of this venerable tree is between four and five centuries old making it one of region's oldest living things.Famous for sheer size age and mystique it symbolizes Lowcountry's natural heritage in a rather profound way somehow.The natural environment here perfectly complements an experience of seeing majestic Angel Oak Tree up close and personal.Visitor hours are from dawn till dusk every single day without fail and admission is free although parking is not.Most paths and picnic areas are wheelchair accessible allowing many to enjoy serene surroundings quite easily.Restrooms picnic shelters water fountains and playgrounds are available for public use within Angel Oak Park's boundaries.Angel Oak Tree site nearby charges a nominal fee for parking and access to their property ordinarily.Families and nature enthusiasts congregate amidst lush surroundings fostered by recreational facilities and serene ambiance near Angel Oak Tree on Johns Island.
