Isle of Palms County Park

Centrally located in Isle of Palms commercial district, Isle of Palms County Park offers beautiful ocean frontage with lifeguards on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.

Park Amenities

  • Boardwalks and accessible ramps
  • Lifeguards
  • Beach chair, umbrella and boogie board rentals*
  • Dressing area
  • Ice cream, drinks, and snacks
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Picnic area and grills (first-come, first-served)
  • Outdoor showers (no soap or shampoo allowed)

*In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.

Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times within the Isle of Palms County Park. See the City of Isle of Palms beach regulations for more details. 


Park Hours & Fees

  1. Park Hours
  2. Parking & Rentals Fees

Park Hours

  • January - April: 10 a.m. - Sunset 
  • May - Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
  • September - December: 10 a.m. - Sunset

Gate closes to incoming traffic 30 minutes before the park closes. The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.


LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

  • Weekends Only: May 6-21
  • Daily: May 27 - Mid-August 
  • Weekends Only: Mid-August - September 24 (including Labor Day, 9/4/23)


Snack Cart & Chair/Umbrella/Boogie Board Rental Schedule

  • Weekends only: March 4 - June 4, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Daily: June 7 – August 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.


*Call ahead for availability outside of specified timeframe. Photo ID is required for beach chair/umbrella and wheelchair rentals. In accordance with a City of Isle of Palms ordinance, all beach rental equipment must be picked up and paid for at the retail area and returned there after use.