Founders Park
Columbia, SC
431 Williams Street 29201
VENUE GUIDE
Founders Park
Plan more than your event at Founders Park. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Founders Park
Make the event easier by staying close to Founders Park and the surrounding Columbia area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (60 reviews)
Tru by Hilton Columbia Downtown
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (132 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (979 reviews)
Hilton Columbia Center
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (1,659 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Founders Park & the Area
Founders Park is an event venue in Columbia, SC. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Founders Park for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Tex-Mex Columbia Express
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (294 reviews)
Palmetto Pig Bar-B-Q Restaurant
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (877 reviews)
Mahjal's Filipino Food
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (16 reviews)
Village Idiot Pizza
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (474 reviews)
Enzo's Delicatessen
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (223 reviews)
Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub
0.5 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,536 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Uncle Fester's
0.3 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (275 reviews)
Gervais & Vine
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (523 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Roxanne's Market
0.5 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (340 reviews)
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee near Founders Park for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (463 reviews)
Honeycomb Café
0.9 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (70 reviews)
Museums
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
0.9 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (366 reviews)
The Museum of Reconstruction Era at Woodrow Wilson Family Home
1.7 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (79 reviews)
Robert Mills House and Gardens
1.8 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (286 reviews)
Mann-Simons Site
1.8 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (77 reviews)
Attractions
Granby Park
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (385 reviews)
Pacific Park
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (51 reviews)
Guignard Brick Works
0.5 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (51 reviews)
Olympia Park
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (77 reviews)
Gist Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (465 reviews)
EdVenture
0.8 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (3,697 reviews)
Shopping
Parkland Plaza
0.7 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,299 reviews)
Market Place Shopping Center
1.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (561 reviews)
12th Street Plaza
1.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (374 reviews)
Town and Country Plaza
2.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Founders Park.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (46 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Founders Park. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Tex-Mex Columbia Express
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (294 reviews)
Village Idiot Pizza
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Founders Park.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (474 reviews)
Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,536 reviews)
Chick-fil-A
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (18 reviews)
Jersey Mike's Subs
0.6 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (144 reviews)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (494 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Uncle Fester's
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (275 reviews)
Gervais & Vine
0.8 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (523 reviews)
Getting to Founders Park
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Founders Park in Columbia, SC. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • The COMET serves Columbia, SC. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Founders Park.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Founders Park hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Founders Park have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: baseball; concerts; major live events
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