Palmetto Islands County Park
Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park is a nature-oriented, 943-acre park designed for family and group use. The park is built in a tropical setting, with bicycle paths, boardwalks, and picnic sites with grills located throughout the park for your enjoyment.
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Palmetto Islands County Park Closed for Special Event on October 15
Palmetto Islands County Park will be closed until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 so that we may host the Palmetto Park Jam. For ticketed guests, the park gates open at 11 a.m. Palmetto Islands County Park Closed for Special Event on October 15Read On... -
Floating Dock Closed
Due to recent recommendations from engineering consultants, the floating dock at the Peninsula Center is closed effective immediately until the pilings can be replaced. Please read on for more details. Floating Dock ClosedRead On...
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Park Amenities
- Nature Island
- 50-foot observation tower with play area
- Open meadow for games
- Tidal creek fishing* and crabbing dock
Floating dockcurrently closed- Paved trails for walking, biking, and skating
- Nature trails
- Picnic sites with tables and grills
- Big Toy playground
- Kayak launch
- Off-leash dog park
- Grass volleyball court
- Splash Island Waterpark (seasonal)
- Bicycle and pedal boat rentals
- Covered picnic shelter rentals
- Snack bar and vending machines
- Kayak rack rentals
Park Hours & Fees
Park Hours
- January - April: 8 a.m. - Sunset
- May - August: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- September - December: 8 a.m. - Sunset
Gate closes to incoming traffic 30 minutes before park closes.
Amenities Schedule
- Boat and bike rentals open at 10 a.m.
- View Splash Island Waterpark Schedule
- The dog park is closed until 9 a.m. each Tuesday for routine maintenance.
Park Admission
- $2 per person
- Free: Gold Pass members and children two & under
- $1.50 per person: Educational group fee, Monday-Friday. Call Park & Program Services at 843-795-4386 for details.
Park Facilities
Boat & Bike Rentals
- Bicycle: $5 per hour or $15 per day
- Two-Seat Pedal Boat: $5 per ½ hour or $7 per hour
- Four-Seat Pedal Boat: $7 per ½ hour or $9 per hour
All boat/paddleboard rentals to ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
*The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources requires a saltwater fishing license to fish the tidal creeks.
No personal kayaks are allowed on the pond, but are allowed on historic Boone Hall Creek. Boone Hall Creek can be accessed from the park’s kayak dock.
Accessibility Highlights
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- Accessible parking throughout park.
- No accessible route to park office.
- Accessible restrooms at the meadow.
- Accessible picnic tables dispersed throughout (largest concentration at shelters and the Big Toy Playground). No accessible route to grills.
- 1.1 miles paved trails, 4.4 miles unpaved trails.
- Accessible playground surface with several accessible play structures.
- Accessible parking near dog park with accessible dog park entrance. Dog park is grass and natural, unimproved surface.