Holiday Festival of Lights Accessibility

The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission invites individuals with disabilities to experience the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. Read on for more information on festival accessibility. If you have accessibility questions or need further assistance, please call the park at 843-406-6990.

Wheelchair Availability

The Holiday Festival of Lights is a three-mile driving tour that also includes a self-guided walking portion to see more lights and other amenities and attractions. A wheelchair is available to check-out at the park center office free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. A photo ID is required as a deposit to check out. Please call the park office at 843-406-6990 or ask a staff member for assistance.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is primarily located in Lot A, the Park Center parking lot (the first parking lot you come to on the driving tour), allowing paved access to festival attractions and amenities. Lot B has two accessible parking spots with an accessible route leading to festival attractions and amenities. Accessible parking is not available in Lot C. [View Map PDF]

Accessible Paths/Trails

Guests may use the paved sidewalks around Park Center (Lot A) to access all attractions and amenities. The Giant Greeting Cards and Climbing Wall are located on a paved surface. Some amenities and attractions are located on gravel surfaces in the Picnic Center area that is beyond the carousel and toward the restrooms and reindeer workshop. [View Map PDF]

Accessible Restrooms

  • An accessible restroom trailer is available near the Reindeer Workshop tent. 
  • Accessible restrooms are located on ground level outside Splash Zone (to the left of Park Center building) and on the upper level near the Park Office that is accessible via an outdoor ramp.
  • [View Map PDF]

Accessible Train Car

A wheelchair-accessible train car for the Festival Express is available upon request. Guests may request this accommodation when purchasing tickets at the Train Depot.

Service Animals

Service animals are welcome in your Charleston County Parks. 

Kulture City

Quiet areas are located in select areas inside the event, and KultureCity Sensory Bags are available for check out at the park center office free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Each bag includes noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, and a communication card. A photo ID is required as a deposit to check out. Please call the park office at 843-406-6990 or ask a staff member for assistance.

Questions?

If you have accessibility questions or need further assistance, please email the ADA Coordinator, or call 843-795-4386.