Sesquicentennial State Park

Sesquicentennial State Park, commonly referred to as "Sesqui" (/sɛskwɪ/), is a state park located in the Sandhills region of South Carolina. The park covers 1,419 acres (5.74 km2) and is situated approximately 12 miles (19 km) from downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

History
The park was established due to Columbia's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1936. The Sesquicentennial Commission used surplus funds to purchase 1,445 acres of land in 1937. This land was transferred to the Commission of Forestry, and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company #4469 was assigned to develop the park. They would build many of the park's buildings, as well as the stone entrance.

Amenities
The park offers a variety of amenities, including three picnic shelters, four picnic pads, and 84 campsites. Sesquicentennial State Park provides rental services for fishing boats, paddle boats, standup paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. It also grants fishing access to a 30-acre (12 ha) lake within the park. The park features over 12 miles (19 km) of trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Key trails within the park include the Sandhills hiking trail, a two-mile (3.2 km) ADA-accessible loop that encircles the park lake, and the Sesqui Mountain Bike Trail, spanning 6.5 miles (10.5 km) of moderately sandy terrain with several elevation changes.

Additional facilities at Sesquicentennial State Park include a full-scale splash pad that is closed during the winter months and a dog park.