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.
Baptist Hill Youth Football Ages 7-12
- Schroder Recreation Center
- Jul 25, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
Kids Zip
- Outdoor Adventure Center
- Jul 25, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
charleston county parks Start Your Adventure
Places and programs for learning and adventure.
Park Bench Stories
News and notes from the great outdoors
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…
Rooted in History: New Ashem Arboretum Connects Past and Present
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When visitors step into Old Towne Creek County Park, they'll find more than scenic trails, marsh views, and centuries of history. Weaved into the…
Charleston County Parks Brings Archaeological Collections Together
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Charleston County Parks has spent decades uncovering pieces of the Lowcountry’s past. When the agency acquires a new property, one of the first…
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…
Everything You Need to Know Before Your Charleston County Parks’ Beach Parks visit
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Spring break and warmer weather mean our beach parks will be seeing more visitors with both locals and travelers eager for sun, sand and surf. Charleston…
Lifeguard Rescues Osprey in Distress
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Lifeguarding isn’t always about people. One of our lifeguards Richard Miller learned that lesson first-hand in June 2025. While sitting on the stand…
Creating a Home for Purple Martins at McLeod Plantation
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In late January, volunteers met at McLeod Plantation Historic Site with staff members Caroline Heape and Kristina Wheeler of the Natural History…
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…