McLeod Plantation Historic Site hosts Pop-up Photography Exhibit Aug. 20

[JAMES ISLAND] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is proud to host a one-day pop-up photography exhibit at McLeod Plantation Historic Site. On Sunday, Aug. 20, award winning photographer Pete Marovich will show selections from ...

Eclipse programming at your County Parks

Viewing the Eclipse at your County Parks

Charleston County Parks hosting Solar Eclipse programming in August

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will offer a variety of programs in August to view and ...

Folly Beach Pier hosts its largest tournament of the season Aug. 26

CHARLESTON COUNTY] – This summer, catch fish, fun and prizes at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach Piers’ tournament series!  The Folly Beach Pier continues the Cast Off Fishing Tournament series on Aug. 26 with their biggest ...

The Parklands Foundation kicks off Skate Forward initiative

The Parklands Foundation kicks off Skate Forward initiative 

Area summer campers visit SK8 Charleston for free thanks to Speedwell Foundation grant

[CHARLESTON] – Over 150 youth participating in City of Charleston and North Charleston sum...

Waterparks Open weekends only through Labor Day

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – Cool fun awaits kids (and adults) of all ages at the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) three area waterparks - Splash Zone, Splash Island and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark!  All three waterpark...

Charleston County Parks’ SK8 Charleston receives recognition for feats in civil engineering

[CHARLESTON] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) newest park, SK8 Charleston, was recently named Project of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) South Carolina section.

The 32,500-squar...

Parklands Foundation's Swim For It campaign raising funds for drowning prevention

Charleston County Parks and The Parklands Foundation present the “Swim For It” CampaignInitiative raising funds for drowning prevention

[CHARLESTON – June 28, 2017] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commiss...

Tips for using Boat Landings in Charleston County

Boat Landing Tips from Charleston County Parks 

(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) maintains 19 public boat landings throughout Charleston County. Because they are popular waterwa...

Tips for visiting CCPRC beach parks this summer

Charleston County Parks offering tips for summertime Beach Park visits

(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is sharing tips with the public to help make visits to the agency’s three popular beach parks as enjoy...

Frugal Fun for $5 or Less

[CHARLESTON] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is introducing a new way to find affordable fun for the whole family. The Frugal Fun for $5 (or less) campaign highlights more than 20 affordable recreational activities...

Sign up to Stay Notified this summer!

This summer, Charleston County Parks encourages you to Stay Notified! Get email alerts on beach parking availability, event cancellations, and park closings. 

To sign up to Stay Notified, click on the link below and visit our Alert Center to sign ...

It's Pier Fishing Tournament season!

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – This summer, catch fish, fun and prizes at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach Piers’ tournament series!  The Mount Pleasant Pier will kick off the Cast Off Fishing Tournament series on May 20, and the Fol...

Archery Range now open at Johns Island County Park

[JOHNS ISLAND, SC] – Johns Island County Park proudly opened a new outdoor archery range on Feb. 14. The range is now open daily to the public for archery.

Featuring six targets ranging from 10 yards to 50 yards in distance, the range is accessib...

New Chair Elected to Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission

[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) recently changed leadership with the election of a new commission chair, former Vice Chair Andy Thomas.

Other changes in the commission include the election of former Secret...

Charleston County Parks staff member wins SC Environmental Awareness Award

[CHARLESTON] – Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) staff member Mark Madden was presented with the 2015 South Carolina Environmental Awareness Award on Dec. 5. This award recognizes outstanding contributions made toward the ...

McLeod Plantation Historic Site awarded for having nation's best wayside exhibits

[JAMES ISLAND] – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC)’s McLeod Plantation Historic Site was recently recognized by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) for having the nation’s best wayside exhibits.

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