A. News Releases All Archives April Events and Programs at your Charleston County Parks Morning Yogis invited to Sunrise Yoga program series at Charleston County Parks! Mullet Haul Trail Run and Walk April 22 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run at Johns Island County Park New Folly Beach Pier dedicated March 1 Folly Beach Pier dedication fact sheet Wrap up your workday at Cheers on the Pier! Starlight Yoga is back this spring at your favorite Charleston County Parks! Lowcountry Cajun Festival set for April 22 at James Island County Park March Events and Programs in your Charleston County Parks! Toast Under the Oaks at Johns Island County Park this spring! The Reckoning returns to Palmetto Park Jam on March 25 Yappy Hour: Party at the Wannamaker Dog Park this Spring! February events and programs in your Charleston County Parks Folly Pier Fest set for March 11 Celebration on the new pier is a fundraiser for Charleston County Parks Foundation Folly Beach Pier parking lot to close Jan. 23 for parking lot renovations Charleston County Parks now hiring for Summer 2023! New Folly Beach Pier to open Dec. 26 Shem Creek Boat Landing to close for repairs starting Jan. 9 Isle of Palms County Park to be closed January and February for park improvements 2023 Special Events Calendar for Charleston County Parks As of February 2023 - all dates are subject to change Palmetto Islands County Park hosting popular Fairy House Festival in January New Inclusive Silent Disco Jan. 14 at James Island County Park Off-Road Duathlon run-bike-run race returns to Laurel Hill County Park Jan. 14 Save the Light Half Marathon and 5K set for Feb. 4 December events and programs in your County Parks! CCPRC purchases property to expand parking at the Shem Creek Boat Landing Giant Greeting Card Competition Winners awarded at the Holiday Festival of Lights Art on display at the event nightly through Dec. 31 Holiday Festival of Lights Trivia 2022 The Holiday Festival of Lights returns Nov. 11 at James Island County Park! Poetry returns to McLeod Plantation Historic Site in November African American poets reclaim the plantation landscape with their own voices Next Starlight Yoga session Oct. 13 at Wannamaker County Park Grind for Life Series skates into the Lowcountry Oct. 8 Outgoing CCPRC Executive Director David Bennett awarded for lifetime achievement Public workshop dates for “Parks and Recreation for All” Comprehensive Plan Public encouraged to provide input on comprehensive master plan update for parks, open spaces, trails and facilities in July CCPRC Safety Program Manager receives lifetime honor from United States Lifesaving Association Cemetery Study Begins at McLeod Plantation Historic Site Charleston County Parks seeking descendants for input Charleston County Parks launches 2033: Parks and Recreation for ALL Plan Comprehensive master plan update for parks, open spaces, trails and facilities Charleston County Parks Foundation hosts Sunset Harbor Cruise Sept. 12 Fundraiser to support Foundation’s Pass It Forward Project Apron section of Folly Beach Pier reopens Caw Caw selected as a new listing on the NPS’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Sensory Inclusion in the Parks: Charleston County Parks partners with KultureCity The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) has partnered with KultureCity, the nation's leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, to improve CCPRC’s ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. The objective is to provide an inclusive and seamless experience for all guests, including those with sensory needs, at select events this year. Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women Continues May 6 (PDF) The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission’s discussion series called Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women continues on May 6. The role, impact, and unique challenges of Black women will be highlighted with another 90-minute virtual program held via ZOOM. The discussion series debuted during Black History Month and will continue throughout the year. The format for each event includes a historical overview, special guest, and moderated discussion, ending with a question and answer session. May Events and Programs at Charleston County Parks Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women Debuts February 25 (PDF) The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission introduces a new four-part discussion series on February 25 called Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women. The role, impact, and unique challenges of Black women will be highlighted with four, 90-minute virtual programs held via ZOOM. The discussion series will debut during Black History Month, and continue throughout the year. The format for each event will include a historical overview, special guest, and moderated discussion, ending with a question and answer session. March Events and Programs at Charleston County Parks 2021 Events Calendar for Charleston County Parks (PDF) As of 9/08/2021. All dates subject to change. Charleston County Parks honored for Technology Innovation by Govtech.com Holiday Festival of Lights Greeting Card Competition Winners New Species of Millipede Discovered at Caw Caw Interpretive Center by Staff Member Ukweli: Searching for Healing Truth series debuts at McLeod Plantation Historic Site Sept. 26 Two Charleston County Parks named Sites of Conscience McLeod Plantation Historic Site and Caw Caw Interpretive Center received international honor for groundbreaking interpretation and social engagement CCPRC Maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation 2019 Events Calendar - as of 9-24-19 Holiday Festival of Lights: 25 years of history Sea Island Cotton planted at McLeod Plantation Historic Site Catch Summer Fun at the Charleston County Fishing Piers Cast Off Fishing Tournaments begin in May at the Mount Pleasant and Folly Beach Piers Frugal Fun for $5 or Less at Charleston County Parks Explore our list of summertime park activities available for $5 or less Caw Caw offering SEWE program Feb. 17 McLeod Plantation awarded for Wayside Exhibits Park Visitors Help Turn Trash to Gold Thousands of pounds of waste were diverted from landfills using compost bins at waterparks Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission Skatepark Site Moves to New Location Future CCPRC Skatepark Site Moved to Oceanic Street in Charleston Neck area Cooper River Marina receives Clean Marina certification South Carolina Marine Association press release on the state's 15th marina to receive the honor Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail debuts New website maps the continuous water trails from Virginia to Georgia Slackline Park Opens at James Island County Park Experience the sport of slacklining, now located at the Climbing Wall area Steamboat Boat Landing Opens New Fishing Pier New Park Site Donated to Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission CCPRC is the recipient of recently donated park property known as Limehouse Point. CCPRC Staff Member Awarded for Excellence in Instruction Wannamaker North Trail Now Open Natural & Cultural History at your Fingertips with the new Cell Phone Tour at Palmetto Islands What if you could have your own personal guide join you on your park visit to describe the natural and cultural history of everything you see? Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant is making that happen. The park’s new interpretive cell phone tour, which opened Fall 2011, allows visitors to access audio recordings, photos, and videos about Palmetto Islands County Park. Moody’s Investor Services Gives Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission its Highest Rating [CHARLESTON COUNTY] – On May 26, 2011, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was the proud recipient of a Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, a leading provider of credit ratings, research and risk analysis for public agencies. Comparative to a financial management report card, this rating reflects CCPRC’s financial stability in a bond market for 2011 bonds. The Aaa designation reflects the highest possible rating for a government entity, and is a first for CCPRC. Understanding Dog Behavior Charleston County Parks Present Bark Busters Dog Training Seminars CCPRC Purchases McLeod Plantation On February 28, 2011, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) purchased McLeod Plantation on James Island. The property was purchased from the Trustees of Historic Charleston Foundation for $3.3 million. Park Center to be Dedicated to Former Commissioner The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission is set to dedicate a building at one of the agency’s parks to a former commissioner. On February 24, the park center at Palmetto Islands County Park will be named in honor of Mr. E. Donald Pounder, chairman emeritus of CCPRC. Wannamaker County Park Opens 2.5 Miles of Renovated Trails The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) is proud to announce the completion of a nature trails project at its North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. The agency was able to add and renovate a combined 2.5 miles of nature trails. Discover Area Swim Lessons, Learn Water Safety at New Comprehensive Charleston County Website Water is everywhere in the Lowcountry, and during the hot summer months, many area families flock to the ocean, pools, and other waterways. But while we are having fun in the sun, we have to prepare for the inherent risks of the water.

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