Neighborhoods :
Smythe Lake Park
Smythe Park is located on the southern half of Daniel Island. It is centered around a 11-acre lake, reminiscent of downtown Charlestons Colonial Lake, and is surrounded by approximately 22 acres of open green space with walking paths, and biking trails as well as private picnic areas.
The area is truly picturesque and the homes overlooking the lake are truly magnificent and have an antebellum and Colonial look and style. The double stacked porches, gas lanterns on the front of homes, detached garages.are sure to please the most discerning buyers. Other home sites in Smythe Park overlook the marsh or have wooded lots. Select lots range in size as large as .4 acres.
Residents enjoy kayaking and canoeing on Smythe Lake. In addition numerous gatherings take place overlooking the water including weddings. In May the Charleston Symphony played at dusk followed by a fireworks show.
The subsection is within walking distance to Daniel Island Public School (K-8) as well as the public library.
Smythe Park owners become members of the Daniel Island Community Association and thus can access many of the islands swimming pools like Pierce Park Pool and Pavilion which is just a few blocks away and within walking distance. Owners can also use the community boat launch.
A little history: The subsection, Smythe Park, was named after Henry Smythe who was a native Charlestonian and the Guggenheimss family legal counselor for fifty years. He played a large role in the planned development of Daniel Island.
The northern and western areas of Smythe Park were the first areas to be developed.
Homes built in Smythe Park were built by various builders including national homebuilder John Wieland, Image Homes, Winsor South, Structures, Southcoast, JD Smith, Ravenel, Simonini, Cook, New Tradition, JD Smith and Robert Morgan.
