Walk Hampton Park first, then let the day decide what comes next. The paved loop works for a stroller, a dog walk or a group that wants room to talk. Coffee, lunch, dinner and a neighborhood bar are all close enough to make the walk the start of the outing.
For a morning, start or finish at Odd Duck Market. For a longer day, keep the food decision open until you know whether the group wants a smoothie, pizza, burgers or barbecue.
Start with the roses, oaks and lagoon
Hampton Park is open from sunrise to sunset. The Charleston Parks Conservancy lists a walking and running route, public restrooms, picnic tables, benches and the lagoon. The flat paved loop also makes this one of the easier Charleston park walks with a stroller.
| Stop | What you get | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Park | A shaded walk through gardens and around the lagoon | Open sunrise to sunset, with public restrooms and on-site parking |
| Odd Duck Market | Coffee, breakfast and lunch beside the park | Open daily, with a wraparound patio, walk-up window and nearly 30 parking spaces |
Choose the food after the walk
There is no required order and no one best stop. Pick the room that fits the group you have that day.
| Place | Choose it for | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Odd Duck Market | Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries or a quick lunch | Morning, families and a patio stop closest to the park |
| Huriyali | Smoothies, coffee, acai bowls and fresh food | A lighter breakfast or lunch in the garden |
| Lillian's Petite Market & Eatery | Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner and a small market | A longer meal or a terrace stop |
| Berkeley's | Sandwiches, supper and the cheesesteak City Paper readers picked | A relaxed meal at Rutledge and Huger |
| Renzo | Wood-fired pizza and natural wine | Dinner when the walk should turn into a night out |
| Moe's Crosstown Tavern | Burgers, wings, a game and a neighborhood bar | A casual group, late meal or cold drink |
| Home Team BBQ | Barbecue, a kids menu and a large courtyard | Families, groups and people who want more room outside |
Odd Duck makes the easiest coffee walk
Odd Duck Market is across Rutledge Avenue from the south side of the park. The Hampton Park shop opens at 7 AM every day. It closes at 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 8 PM Friday and Saturday.
The former bank branch has a wraparound patio and a walk-up window in the old drive-through. The owners also publish a Sweet Jessamine Flower Truck visit every Sunday from 8:30 AM to noon.
Parking is easier when the perimeter is open
The city lists on-site park parking and public restrooms. It also publishes vehicle-free Walk, Run & Roll hours on Mary Murray Drive from 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday and Thursday, and from 8 AM to noon Saturday. Those windows make the perimeter calmer for people on foot, but they change where a driver can enter.
Odd Duck has its own parking beside the cafe. If the park perimeter is restricted, use the cafe lot only while you are visiting the cafe and follow the posted signs around the park.
Check the live details before leaving
Read the City of Charleston Hampton Park page for current access notes. Check the park hours and amenities. Check Odd Duck's current hours and Sunday event.
Park and cafe details checked November 6, 2026. Restaurant hours can change, so open the place page and its official website before making the drive.