Play More. Pay Less.
Enjoy more time outdoors all year long with a Charleston County Parks Pass. Choose from a variety of membership options designed to fit your lifestyle, and make it easier than ever to explore the parks you love. Find the pass that’s right for you and your family, and enjoy more of life’s simple pleasures along the way.
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A Gold Pass membership unlocks a full year of fun, adventure, and unforgettable experiences in your Charleston County Parks. Members enjoy admission to the select county parks listed below, making it easy to explore, relax, and play whenever the mood strikes.
- Caw Caw Interpretive Center
- Folly Beach County Park
- Isle of Palms County Park
- James Island County Park
- Johns Island County Park
- Kiawah Beachwalker Park
- Laurel Hill County Park
- Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
- McLeod Plantation Historic Site (up to four visitors)
- Meggett County Park
- North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
- Palmetto Islands County Park
- Stono River County Park
- Wannamaker North Trail
- West County Aquatic Center (up to four visitors)
Beyond park admission, a Gold Pass membership also includes free entry to a variety of programs, festivals, and special events throughout the year giving you even more opportunities to make memories in your Charleston County Parks.
- Harvest Festival
- Holiday Festival of Lights (valid for one-time admission)
- Latin American Festival
- Lowcountry Cajun Festival
- Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series
- Palmetto Park Jam
- Caw Caw Early Morning Bird Walks*
Admission is valid for up to 15 people per vehicle, unless otherwise specified. Gold Pass card or mobile app must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry. Member benefits subject to change and may not be combined with additional offers.
* December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026: Gold Pass members may register for up to four spots total for the Wednesday and Saturday walks. From December 1, 2026 on, Gold Pass members may register for up to two spots total for the Wednesday walks only.
$99 + tax
$84 for Charleston County residents, or $69 for Seniors 60+ plus tax
$125 + tax
Available to school groups, daycares, churches, and organizations bringing large buses. Not available for commercial bus groups.
Passes purchased online will be processed and sent via USPS. Passes may also be purchased at park offices. Charleston County residents contribute to the development of our county park system through property taxes, therefore a discounted rate is available to them. Charleston County resident and Senior 60+ discount will appear in cart.
Partner Benefits
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Gold Pass holders receive $15 off South Carolina Aquarium annual memberships. To receive your discount, show your Gold Pass at the South Carolina Aquarium Member Window. Not valid with any other discount. One coupon per person. Restrictions apply.
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Gold Pass members also receive special offers and discounts on many of our partner events at the Charleston RiverDogs, South Carolina Stingrays, Charleston Battery, and Citadel Basketball. Special partner offers for Gold Pass members will be sent via e-mail throughout the year.
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Climbing Wall passes are non-transferable photo IDs that offer free climbing at the Climbing Wall and free entrance into James Island County Park for either one year or one month from date of issue.
$450 + tax
$45 per month + tax
Auto-renews monthly
Youth 12 & under and seniors 60+ receive a 20% discount that will be applied in cart. Pass must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry.
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The Individual Pass is a non-transferable picture ID valid for walking, biking, and driving into James Island County Park, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, the Wannamaker North Trail, Laurel Hill County Park, Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, Meggett County Park, Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Stono River County Park and the walking trails at Johns Island County Park only and not valid for other passengers in your vehicle or for admission into special events. Dogs or bikes are not allowed at Caw Caw Interpretive Center.
$40 + tax*
*$30 for Charleston County residents. Resident discount will be applied in cart.
Passes purchased online will be processed and sent via USPS. Passes may also be purchased at park offices. Pass is not valid for other passengers in your vehicle or for admission into special events. Dogs or bikes are not allowed at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Charleston County residents contribute to the development of our county park system through property taxes, therefore a discounted rate is available to them. Individual Pass must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry.
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The Pier Fishing Pass is a non-transferrable pass that offers free fishing from the Folly Beach Pier or the Mount Pleasant Pier for one year from date of issue.
$60 + tax*
*$40 for Seniors 60+ and youth 12 & under, plus tax. Senior and youth discounts will be applied in cart. Fishing Pass must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry.
Folly Beach Pier
Reaching more than a thousand feet into the Atlantic Ocean, the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing…
Mount Pleasant Pier
Stretching 1,250 feet into Charleston Harbor beneath the iconic Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge, the…
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The annual SK8 Pass is a non-transferable identification card that offers free skating and BMX at SK8 Charleston for one year from date of issue. SK8 Pass must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry.
$99.99 + tax
A valid membership card or mobile app must be presented for admission; purchase receipts are not accepted for entry. Each pass is issued to one individual and must include a photo. Passes can be purchased online, with photos submitted by email to Customer Relations in advance, or taken at the park office. All passes are valid for one season only.
SK8 Charleston
SK8 Charleston is a premier concrete skate park designed by Team Pain, offering more than 32,000…
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Take full advantage of the summer with a Splash Pass. Good for daily trips down lazy rivers and countless races down high slides, a Splash Pass will keep you cool all summer!
$99.99 + tax
Super Splash Pass includes unlimited admission into Whirlin’ Waters Waterpark, Splash Zone Waterpark, and Splash Island Waterpark, plus free gate entrance into North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, James Island County Park, and Palmetto Islands County Park during waterpark season.
$69.99 + tax
Basic Splash Pass includes unlimited admission into Splash Zone Waterpark and Splash Island Waterpark, free gate entrance into James Island County Park and Palmetto Islands County Park during waterpark season, and a discounted admission of $15.99 into Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark.
Splash Pass card must be presented to be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase is not valid for entry. Passes purchased online will be processed and sent via USPS. Passes may also be purchased at park offices. Passes are priced per person. Individual photo ID. Non-transferable. Valid for the current season.
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$25 + tax
A valid membership card or mobile app must be presented for admission; purchase receipts are not accepted for entry. Each pass is issued to one individual and must include a photo. Passes can be purchased online, with photos submitted by email to Customer Relations in advance, or taken at the park office. All passes are valid for one season only.
West County Aquatic Center
The West County Aquatic Center in Hollywood is a refreshing destination for swimmers of all ages and…