Gold Pass Member Benefits

We value our Gold Pass Members and appreciate your being some of our #1 fans. This page outlines your Gold Pass benefits and answers some common questions.

Parks & Facilities

At all parks and facilities, Gold Pass card or app must be scanned for admission; receipt of purchase will not be accepted. 

Gold Pass members are allowed admission of up to 15 people per vehicle unless otherwise specified to the parks below.

• James Island County Park
• Palmetto Islands County Park
• Wannamaker County Park
• Wannamaker North Trail
• Caw Caw Interpretive Center
• Johns Island County Park
• McLeod Plantation Historic Site (up to four visitors) 
• Laurel Hill County Park
• Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
• Meggett County Park
• Stono River County Park
• West County Aquatic Center (up to four visitors)

Gold Pass members are allowed entry of up to 15 people per vehicle at Charleston area beach parks. Gold Pass membership does not guarantee that parking will be available, especially during the busy beach season, April 1 - Labor Day. 

• Folly Beach County Park
• Isle of Palms County Park
• Kiawah Beachwalker Park

Special Events

Gold Pass members do not need to purchase advance tickets; your Gold Pass card or app can be scanned at the event gate. Receipt of Gold Pass purchase will not be accepted. Gold Passes will not be sold on-site at events. 

• Harvest Festival
• Holiday Festival of Lights (one-time admission)
• Latin American Festival
• Lowcountry Cajun Festival
• Palmetto Park Jam
• Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series

A Gold Pass membership does not guarantee admission to events that have sold out. In addition, we will assist with monitoring if an event has a high level of interest and will be prepared to update messaging regarding ticket sales.

Caw Caw Early Morning Bird Walks

• 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.

Gold Pass members must register in advance, as on-site registration will not be available. 

Park Partners

Gold Pass members 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.

Gold Pass members also receive special offers and discounts on many of our partner events, including Pitches & Parks Night at the Charleston RiverDogs, Parks & Pucks Night with the South Carolina Stingrays, and Parks at the Pitch with the Charleston Battery. Special partner offers for Gold Pass members will be sent via e-mail throughout the year.