Welcome to Charleston County Parks WONDER LIVES OUTSIDE!
Step outside and experience the Lowcountry through Charleston County Parks. With beautiful beaches, miles of trails, unique historic sites, and spaces designed for recreation and relaxation, our parks and programs offer something for everyone.
Events & Explorations
Starry concerts, nature walks, trail runs and more - there’s fun for everyone.
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Places and programs for learning and adventure.
Park Bench Stories
News and notes from the great outdoors
Spring into Action in your Charleston County Parks!
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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…
Lifeguard Rescues Osprey in Distress
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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…
Creating a Home for Purple Martins at McLeod Plantation
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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…
Public Safety Meets Sustainability at Isle of Palms County Park
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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…
A New Chapter in Conservation: Motus Tower Installed at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
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Visitors walking near the rice fields of the Caw Caw Interpretive Center may notice a new silhouette rising above the marsh. It’s an intricate…
Turn Your Love of the Outdoors into a Summer Job!
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Make your office the outdoors this summer! Spend your days in the fresh air, with smiling visitors, doing work that makes a real difference. Each year…