[JAMES ISLAND] – Charleston County Parks are welcoming people with special needs, their families, caregivers and friends to a unique night at the waterpark! On Saturday, May 9, Splash Zone Waterpark on James Island will open its gates in the evening for these guests to enjoy.
Special Needs Swim Night will take place after the waterpark is closed to the general public, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Splash Zone, located within James Island County Park, brings the Caribbean to Charleston with island-style play structures, two 200-foot-long slides, a large leisure pool, and a lazy river.
Lifeguards will be on duty throughout the evening. Admission to Special Swim Night is $7 per person attending. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the waterpark. In case of rain, Special Needs Swim Night will be rescheduled for May 16. To purchase advance tickets for Special Needs Swim Night, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
Currently, Splash Zone waterpark is open on weekends only for the general public, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Splash Zone will open for daily operations on May 25.
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark in North Charleston will also host a Special Needs Swim Night on June 20 and July 18. This event is brought to you by the AccessABILITY program of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. Other events hosted for people with special needs include the Special Needs Dance Party on May 13 at the Cooper River Room in Mount Pleasant. For more information on these programs, call 843-795-4386.
For more information on Special Needs Swim Night, visit the link below.
