West Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

A Wild Look Back

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026

1. A Wild Look Back Marker

Inscription.
As Riverbanks continued to grow and evolve, drawing more people to the Garden became a priority, and what better way to do so than by creating a dedicated space to engage children and families. In April 2016, Waterfall Junction opened to the public. This 3-acre space was designed with kids in mind, including tunnels to crawl through, a large dinosaur dig area, treehouses, and a splash pad. The original space included a tadpole pond for children to explore, but it quickly became clear that guests preferred splash play, so the pond was replaced with L'il Sprouts Splash Zone.

Erected by Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2016.

Location. 34° 0.442′ N, 81° 4.897′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington County. It can be reached from Botanical Parkway east of Mohawk Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia SC 29169, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Midlands

and in the Greater Columbia Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saluda Factory Ruins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saluda Factory Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Stark's Ferry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Saluda River Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Bridge to the Past (approx. 0.3 miles away); Science of Archaeology (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Saluda Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026

2. A Wild Look Back Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.