What a lovely park to have stumbled upon! It was cold the day we visited, but that pretty much gave us the lake to ourselves, not counting the many varieties of swans, ducks, geese, and blue herons. The trails and gardens are well-maintained, and there were a number of flowers to enjoy even now. I can only imagine the beauty of the iris gardens in the spring!
The kids liked seeing the trees growing out of the water. We saw tons of turtles and every variety of swans. There is a nice sculpture and a little playground. We had a picnic and enjoyed our time. Parking was a challenge and the kids thought it was just OK. I don't know if I'd come here again.
Took a nature walk there with the college. Swans are gorgeous, just a nice place to take pictures and a playground for the kids.
If you want peace and tranquility then visit Swan Lake Gardens. This place is soothing to the mind and the swans will take your breath away. The flowers are beautiful and the grounds and facilities are well kept.
We went to see the Holiday Light Display and were NOT at all disappointed. It was very well done. Staff were friendly and very helpful. In fact, we went back the next morning so we could actually see the swans and lake area since we could not see it while seeing the lights......the lake area with the swans is open during the daytime. Highly recommend visiting here.
Ok place to enjoy a couple bourse. Kids enjoy walking around the lagoon and seeing the wildlife. Playground could use some updating.
Swan Lake is a hidden gem in the heart of Sumter, SC. Between the nice, clean, well lit walking trail and the beautiful scenery and Swans, you will truly enjoy the peace & tranquility of the local favorite tourists attraction. Also, during the Christmas season, the Gardens go all out with the drive through Christmas lights show. Also there is 2 different sides of the property, the lake side and the swamp side. On the swamp side, they have built a raised walking deck out through the swampy areas to put you in the middle of the neatly kept swampy area that will give you a totally different experience than the Lake side. This attraction is a must see for couples and families of all ages and sizes!
This is a nice place to walk and relax especially during the spring. The kids absolutely love going to the playground and watching the swans, ducks, and geese interact with each other. My family and I go all of the time. It is also beautiful during Christmas time with all of the pretty lights. The best part is it's free!
It was windy and cool the day we visited. I would recommend visiting in April or May when the weather is nice and the garden is in full bloom. Wonderful place to walk and very peaceful during the week.
Always visit Swan Lake during the holiday season. Light displays are awesome. A lot of time and effort is put into getting them up and right...worth a drive thru or even a short walk. Don't forget to drive out and along the fence and thru the back.