Our Impact

The Charleston County Parks Foundation served more than 4000 people last year in communities throughout the county.

  • Introduced over 300 children to swim lessons and aquatic safety programs.
  • Offered 87 fully funded public swim scholarships for all ages at West County Aquatic Center.
  • Provided 70 fully funded summer camp scholarships.
  • Made 100 Gold Passes available for check out at the Charleston County Public Libraries.
  • Planted 250 indigenous seedlings and potted trees to assist in the reforestation of Stono River County Park.
  • Connected with over 150 descendant communities throughout the Lowcountry and beyond.
  • Assisted hundreds more families, community members and non-profit groups with access to our parks, programs and services. 

For families and community members looking for financial assistance with gaining access to our parks, programs and services, please contact Matthew Rosebrock at 843-762-8061 or by email

Two girls in a swimming pool smiling

Camp counselor and a camper smiling while standing in front of the climbing wall

Three men planting trees

Three children look at shells on the beach