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
Your Complete Guide to the Holiday Festival of Lights
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Learn more about the Holiday Festival of lights and get your tickets here. Every holiday season, James Island County Park transforms into a sparkling…
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…
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…
A New Chapter in Conservation: Motus Tower Installed at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
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Visitors walking near the rice fields of the Caw Caw Interpretive Center may notice a new silhouette rising above the marsh. It’s an intricate…
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…