Welcome to Charleston County Parks WONDER LIVES OUTSIDE!
Step outside and experience the Lowcountry through Charleston County Parks. With beautiful beaches, miles of trails, unique historic sites, and spaces designed for recreation and relaxation, our parks and programs offer something for everyone.
Events & Explorations
Starry concerts, nature walks, trail runs and more - there’s fun for everyone.
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Places and programs for learning and adventure.
Park Bench Stories
News and notes from the great outdoors
Improvements Coming To Remley’s Point Boat Landing
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For boaters who frequent Remley’s Point, getting out on the water is about to get a little easier. Charleston County Parks is preparing for a major…
Dog Park at James Island County Park Enhanced With New Fencing, Shade Structures
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Learn more about James Island County Park here. The dog park at James Island County Park has reopened following a series of enhancements designed to…
Your Guide to the Harvest Festival at Johns Island County Park
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Celebrate fall the Lowcountry way with live bluegrass, hayrides, local crafts and family fun on Saturday, November 7! There’s something special…
Fall Migration Takes Flight in Charleston County Parks
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On an autumn night in the Lowcountry, while most of us are asleep, an extraordinary migration is taking place overhead. Songbirds lift off after sunset and…
Make the James Island County Park Campground Part Of Your Next Staycation
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For many Charleston-area residents, vacation usually means packing the car, fighting traffic and driving for hours before the relaxing even begins. But…
Sisters Find Second Home at West County Aquatic Center
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For sisters Annie and Tori Passyn, the West County Aquatic Center has become much more than a place to swim. What started as evenings spent practicing with…
Dairy Building At McLeod Plantation Historic Site Now Open To Visitors
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Visitors to McLeod Plantation Historic Site now have a new opportunity to step deeper into the layered history of the property. Following a recent…
Spring into Action in your Charleston County Parks!
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As the azaleas begin to bloom and the weather turns warm, there’s no better place to be than your Charleston County Parks. Whether you’re…
Public Safety Meets Sustainability at Isle of Palms County Park
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Isle of Palms County Park, in collaboration with the City of Isle of Palms, recently completed an exciting and impactful project: the development of a new…
Turn Your Love of the Outdoors into a Summer Job!
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Make your office the outdoors this summer! Spend your days in the fresh air, with smiling visitors, doing work that makes a real difference. Each year…