Gibson Pond Park

Outdoor Recreation Near Lake Murray / Parks & Trails in Lake Murray & Columbia, SC

241 Gibson Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 359-4164

Aerial view of Gibson Pond Park surrounded by dense forest. A dam with an adjacent pedestrian bridge stretches across the water. Pathways and a small shelter are visible near the bridge, with a roadway in the foreground.

A serene park scene with a winding concrete path leading to a picnic area sheltered by a canopy. Surrounding tall trees and greenery bask in soft sunlight, while Gibson Pond is visible in the background.

Calm, reflective water surrounded by lush green trees. A wooden pier extends into Gibson Pond from a grassy shore under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A wooden pavilion with stone pillars stands in a park surrounded by tall pine trees. A picnic table and benches are visible under the roof. The area is grassy with a stone wall bordering the space. A car is parked in the background.

A peaceful park scene with a wooden swing hanging from a metal frame near a pile of rocks. In the background, there is a sheltered picnic area surrounded by lush green trees.

A wooded area with tall trees and a grassy path leading through the forest. Two geese are walking on the path. The sky is clear and blue, with a park bench visible to the left.

A wooden picnic shelter with a metal roof, surrounded by tall trees and overlooking Gibson Pond. The area includes picnic tables and a grill, set on well-maintained grassy ground. The sky is partly cloudy.

A serene park scene with two empty swings on a wooden frame, surrounded by tall trees. In the background, there's a pavilion with a picnic table near Gibson Pond. The area is covered in wood chips and grass, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

A serene park scene with a small blue book-sharing box in the foreground. Behind it, a wooden picnic table and a pavilion are surrounded by tall trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves.

A sunlit path winds through a wooded area in Gibson Pond Park with tall trees and shrubs on either side. Sun rays filter through the leaves, creating dappled shadows on the paved walkway. Rocks and small plants border the path.

A view of Gibson Pond surrounded by lush greenery with a wooden bridge extending over the water. In the foreground, there's an empty bench swing on a grassy patch, with trees casting shadows on the ground.

Aerial view of Gibson Pond Park surrounded by dense green forest. A small bridge spans the water, leading to a residential area in the distance. The sky is partly cloudy, with sunlight breaking through.

A brick restroom facility with two doors labeled for men and women, situated in a park with surrounding trees. Handicap parking spaces are visible in front, marked with blue lines and a wheelchair symbol on the ground.

A stone pavilion with a wooden roof stands amidst a lush, green forest. It is surrounded by trees and a concrete path leading to a nearby bench and informational sign. Two barbecue grills are positioned on the left side.

Two people walking a dog on a wooden dock over Gibson Pond. The dock is surrounded by lush green trees under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Gibson Pond Park is a beautiful 15-acre wooded public park located in Lexington, South Carolina. The park features a half-mile walking trail, a pond that’s perfect for kayaking, as well as a dock to fish from. The park is free and open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset.

Features found at Gibson Pond Park include:

A large covered picnic shelter is available for parkgoers to rent, with 10 picnic tables that seat approximately 80 people. Inside the shelter, there are ceiling fans, a large charcoal grill, stone fireplace, and a barbecue pit shelter with a sink.
The park has four additional small shelters that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Public restrooms are available and there are swings and bench swings outside for kids, families, and people of all ages to enjoy.

Gibson Pond Park is pet-friendly (animals must remain leashed), making it the perfect spot to enjoy some time outdoors with your furry friends.

Gibson Pond Park is a great spot to have a picnic with friends and family! If you don’t feel like packing your own picnic, Downtown Lexington is just a short distance away and has many great options. Nearby restaurants include Cafe Strudel Lexington, O’Hara’s Public House and O’Hara’s Bakery Café, Cribb’s Sandwich & Sweet Shop, Libby’s of Lexington, Flight Deck Restaurant, and many more!

Gibson Pond Park offers more than just natural beauty and recreational activities; it also serves as an important community space. The pond, which is fed by the Twelve Mile Creek, is steeped in local history; it was once used as a site for gristmills, sawmills, and a small cotton mill. Formerly known as George’s Pond, the property was purchased from the George family by Murray Gibson in 1943. For nearly thirty years following the purchase, Gibson Pond was a community recreational area that included picnic tables, swimming, fishing, canoeing, paddleboats, camping, rental cabins, and a pavilion that was once known as the best dance hall in the county. In 1972, the property was closed to the public but reopened in 2007 following the Town of Lexington’s purchase and redevelopment of the property into a public park.

In October 2015, Hurricane Joaquin caused historic flooding in the Carolinas, destroying the Gibson Pond dam and leaving the pond empty. After the flooding, the Town of Lexington worked closely with state and federal agencies to rebuild the dam and revitalize the park for future parkgoers. Gibson Pond Park reopened to the public in August 2021.

Other nearby parks include Virginia Hylton Park, Caractor Park, and Corley Street Park.

To reserve a shelter at Gibson Pond Park, contact Mary Howell with the Town of Lexington at [email protected], or by phone at 803-359-1027.

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