For many Charleston-area residents, vacation usually means packing the car, fighting traffic and driving for hours before the relaxing even begins. But what if the perfect getaway was only a few miles from home? This August, consider trading a long road trip for a staycation at the Campground at…
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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 the Charleston County Parks’ West County Wahoos swim team has grown into summer jobs, lifelong friendships and valuable life skills. This year…
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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 park’s landscape is the newly established Ashem Arboretum, a collection of 29 distinct tree species that are individually identified. The arboretum is one…
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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 steps is an archaeological phase one survey to better understand who lived on the site, what happened there and what stories the land may still hold. From…
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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 stabilization effort, the site’s historic dairy building is now open for walkthroughs, offering guests a closer look into what life was like on the site…
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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 County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates three county beach parks: Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Isle of Palms County Park and Folly…
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As the azaleas begin to bloom and the weather turns warm, there’s no better place to be than your Charleston County Parks. Whether you’re looking for a thrill, a peaceful moment in nature, or a festive gathering, our calendar of programs and events has something for everyone. Festivals & Events…
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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 Interpretation Team to raise the gourd housing for Purple Martins. The Purple Martin housing site marks the second in the agency alongside Johns Island…
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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 looking out over the ocean near the Folly Beach Pier, he spotted an Osprey in distress. Richard paddled out, put the bird on his rescue board, and…
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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 EMS access lane designed to improve emergency response capabilities along one of the busiest stretches of beach. This dedicated lane allows…
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