Martin Family Park: A Quiet Green in Old Town Bluffton
A small town park on Boundary Street in Old Town Bluffton with a shaded lawn, benches and picnic table, beside the Heyward House.
- Where: 68 Boundary St, Old Town
- Good for: a picnic and a rest between shops
- Also known as: Martens Family Park (a common misspelling)
- Cost: free
Martin Family Park is a small, quiet green space at 68 Boundary Street in the middle of Old Town Bluffton. Visitors also search for it as Martens Family Park, but Martin is the park's name. A lawn under old live oaks, a few benches and a picnic table make it an easy place to sit down between the galleries, shops and restaurants of the historic district.
Why stop here
It is a rest stop more than a destination. Bring a coffee or a takeout lunch, let children run on the grass, and use it as a base for walking the neighborhood: the Heyward House Museum is next door, and Calhoun Street, with its shops and cafés, is a short walk away. It is also a pleasant spot to sit during the Thursday-afternoon Farmers Market of Bluffton.
More parks a block away
The Shrimp Boat Playground at DuBois Park is just around the corner, which makes the two an easy pairing with children. The rest of the town's parks are on our Bluffton parks and nature page.
More in Old Town Bluffton
DuBois Park in Old Town Bluffton has a shrimp boat playground, swings, a covered pavilion and a grassy field on Lawrence Street, close to the May River.
The Heyward House in Old Town Bluffton: a c. 1841 Carolina farmhouse museum with hours, guided walking and golf-cart tours, and parking.
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
The Bluffton Farmers Market at Martin Family Park in Old Town: Thursday hours by season, what's sold, and how to get weather updates.
Parks in Bluffton, SC: Old Town's riverfront lawns, playgrounds and ball fields, nature preserves with trails, dog parks and boat landings on the river.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Martin Family Park in Bluffton?
At 68 Boundary Street in Old Town Bluffton, next to the Heyward House.
Is it Martin or Martens Family Park?
Martin Family Park. The spelling Martens is a common mistake in searches.
Does Martin Family Park have a playground?
No. It is a lawn with benches and a picnic table. The Shrimp Boat Playground at DuBois Park is close by.
Is there a fee?
No, it is a free public park.
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