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  2. About Us

    1. Awards & Distinctions
    2. Commissioners
      1. Meeting Agendas & Minutes
    3. Accessibility & ADA Compliance
      1. Accessibility Partners
    4. Annual Report
    5. Park Passes
      1. Gold Pass
    6. Business Opportunities
      1. Contract Opportunities
      2. Festival & Event Vendors
      3. Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities
        1. Advertise on Splash Radio
      4. Meeting Facilities
      5. Hosting Events in Your Charleston County Parks
      6. Small Project Grants
      7. Group Tickets
        1. Discount Pass Program
        2. Group & Advance Tickets
    7. Finance & Budget
    8. Gift Cards
    9. Employment
      1. Benefits
      2. Internships
        1. Available Opportunities
      3. Lifeguards & Safety
        1. Ocean Rescue Lifeguards
        2. Waterpark Lifeguards
        3. Junior Lifeguard Program
    10. Media Room
      1. Folly Pier construction
      2. Holiday Festival of Lights Media Room
    11. Park Planning
      1. Parkland Acquisition
      2. Park Master Plans
      3. Resource Management
      4. Comprehensive Plans
      5. Design Guidelines
      6. Contract Opportunities
      7. PARFA
      8. Cemetery Projects
    12. Charleston County Parks Foundation
      1. Our Funds
      2. Donate
      3. Foundation Board
      4. Giving That Grows
      5. Nature Stewardship Fund
      6. Thank You
    13. Stay Notified
    14. Site Map
    15. Volunteer
    16. Unity and Healing
    17. Start Your Adventure
      1. For the Kids
      2. Nature Lovers
      3. Outdoor Adventurers
      4. History Buffs
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  3. Our Parks

    1. Boat Landings
      1. Boat Landing Rules & Regulations
      2. Adopt-A-Landing
    2. Camping & Lodging
      1. Campground
        1. Bike & Boat Rentals
        2. Campground Guidelines
        3. Campsite Photos
        4. Campground Rules
      2. The Cottages
        1. Bike & Boat Rentals
        2. Cottage Rules
    3. Caw Caw Interpretive Center
      1. Rules
    4. The Challenge Course
    5. Climbing Wall
      1. Safety Tips
      2. The Rock Shop
      3. Wall Parties
      4. Climbing Team
      5. Disc Golf at James Island County Park
    6. Community Recreation Facilities
    7. Cooper River County Park
      1. Slip Fees
      2. Directions
      3. Rules
    8. Dog Parks
      1. Pets & Parks
    9. Folly Beach County Park
    10. Folly Beach Pier
    11. Isle of Palms County Park
    12. James Island County Park
      1. Campground & Cottages
      2. Dog Park at James Island County Park
      3. Splash Zone Waterpark
      4. Climbing Wall
      5. The Challenge Course
      6. Rules
    13. Johns Island County Park
      1. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
      2. Archery Range
      3. Rules
      4. Dog Park at Johns Island County Park
    14. Kiawah Beachwalker Park
      1. Rules
    15. Laurel Hill County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Compass Course
    16. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
      1. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Rules
    17. McLeod Plantation Historic Site
      1. Rules
      2. Interpretive Tours
      3. Historical Timeline
      4. The Enslaved of McLeod
      5. McLeod Media Room
      6. McLeod Event Rentals
      7. Group & Advance Tickets
      8. Friends of McLeod
    18. Meggett County Park
      1. Rules
    19. Mount Pleasant Pier
      1. River Watch Café Menu
      2. Rules
      3. Cast Off Fishing Tournaments
      4. Cast Off Virtual Catch
      5. Cooper River Room
    20. Palmetto Islands County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Splash Island Waterpark
      3. Dog Park at Palmetto Islands County Park
    21. Rental Facilities
      1. Wedding & Event Venues
        1. The Lake House at Bulow
        2. Laurel Hill County Park
        3. Johns Island County Park
        4. Pelican Watch Pavilion at Folly Beach County Park
        5. Edisto Hall at James Island County Park
        6. Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park
      2. Meeting Facilities
        1. Edisto Hall at James Island County Park
        2. Ashley Center at James Island County Park
        3. Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park
      3. Covered Shelters
        1. James Island County Park Covered Shelters
        2. Wannamaker County Park Covered Shelters
        3. Palmetto Islands County Park Covered Shelters
        4. The Pavilion at McLeod Plantation Historic Site
        5. Pelican Watch Pavilion at Folly Beach County Park
      4. Waterpark Parties
      5. Waterpark Private Rentals
    22. SK8 Charleston
      1. Rules
      2. Waiver
      3. Directions
      4. Lessons
        1. Instructors
      5. Media Room
    23. Stono River County Park
      1. Rules
    24. Wannamaker County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Whirlin' Waters Waterpark
      3. Dog Park at Wannamaker County Park
    25. Wannamaker North Trail
      1. Trail Map
    26. Waterparks
      1. Splash Island
        1. Waterpark Rules
        2. Splash Island Parties
        3. Splash Passes
        4. Accessibility
      2. Splash Zone
        1. Waterpark Rules
        2. Splash Zone Parties
        3. Splash Passes
        4. Accessibility
      3. Whirlin' Waters
        1. Waterpark Rules
        2. Parties & Private Rentals
          1. Parties
          2. Private Rentals
        3. Splash Passes
        4. Accessibility
      4. Waterpark Rules
      5. Waterpark Accessibility
      6. Group & Advance Waterpark Tickets
      7. Waterpark Parties
    27. West County Aquatic Center
      1. Rules
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  4. Recreation Programs

    1. Camps
      1. Summer Camps
        1. Explorers Camp
        2. Adventure Camp
        3. Teen Venture Camp
        4. Junior Counselor Leadership Program
        5. Junior Lifeguard Program
        6. Discovery Camp
        7. Camp Rise Above
        8. Camp Staff
      2. Winter Explorers Camp
      3. Parent Information
    2. Fitness & Wellness
      1. Races & Competitions
        1. Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
        2. Chili 5K
        3. Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk
        4. Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
        5. The Mullet Haul
        6. Off Road Duathlon
        7. Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
        8. Where the Wild Things Run 5K
        9. Youth Triathlon
      2. Swim Lessons
      3. Aquatic Fitness
      4. Starlight Yoga
      5. Yoga Fest
      6. Sunrise Yoga
    3. Inclusive Recreation
      1. Inclusive Swim Night
    4. Nature & History
      1. School & Home School Groups
        1. Pre School
        2. Elementary K-5
        3. Middle School 6-8
        4. High School 9-12
        5. Virtual Education Programs
        6. Your Parks, Your Classroom
      2. Birding
        1. Printable Birding Checklist
        2. About Caw Caw
      3. Creature Features
      4. Group Nature & History Programs
        1. Enrich Your Summer Camp
        2. Scouting Organizations
        3. Cultural History
        4. Group Interpretive Canoe Programs
        5. Natural History
        6. Group Programs FAQs
      5. Master Naturalist Program
    5. Outdoor Adventure
      1. Paddlesports
        1. Learn to Kayak
        2. Learn To SUP
        3. Custom Programs
        4. Paddler Resources
      2. Challenge Course
      3. Climbing
      4. Professional Development
      5. Waivers & Refunds
    6. Parties
      1. Climbing Wall Parties
      2. Whirlin' Waters Waterpark
      3. Splash Island Waterpark Parties
      4. Splash Zone Waterpark Parties
    7. The Challenge Course
      1. Benefits & Philosophy
      2. Adventure Learning Menu
      3. What To Expect & Bring With You
    8. Youth Activities
      1. Camps
      2. Climbing Team
        1. Club Climbing Programs
        2. Competitive Program
        3. Parent & Climber Resources
        4. Meet the Coaches
        5. Team Calendar
      3. Scouting Opportunities
        1. Climbing Wall Programs
      4. Youth Nature Programs
      5. At Home Adventures
      6. Youth Sports
      7. Summer Entertainment Series
    9. Waivers & Refund/Cancellation Policy
    10. Program Registration
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  5. Festivals & Events

    1. Winter
      1. Fairy House Festival
      2. Holiday Festival of Lights
        1. Discover the Festival
          1. Santa's Village
          2. Winter Wonderland
          3. Events Calendar
          4. Accessibility
          5. Festival Map
          6. Official Holiday Ornament
          7. Festival Directions
          8. Media Room
          9. Palmetto's Workshop
            1. Elf House
            2. Flying Kite Letter to Santa
            3. Indoor Snowballs
            4. Make an Elf Out of Yourself
            5. DIY Snow Globe
            6. Palmetto the Elf Cookies
          10. Festival FAQs
        2. Visit with Santa
          1. At the Festival
          2. Mingle with Kringle
          3. Inclusive Visit with Santa
        3. Sponsors
          1. 2022 Sponsors
          2. Become a Sponsor
        4. Get Tickets
          1. Get Festival Tickets
          2. Gift Passes
      3. Holiday Hoedown
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
      4. Off-Road Duathlon
      5. Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
      6. Where the Wild Things Run 5K
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
    2. Spring
      1. Cast Off Fishing Tournaments
      2. Charleston Sprint Triathlon
        1. Divisions & Awards
        2. Race Information
        3. Annual Race Results
        4. Series Championship
        5. Accommodations
        6. Sponsorship Opportunities
        7. Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Cheers on the Pier
      4. Dancing on the Cooper
      5. Decoration Day
      6. Inclusive Swim Night
      7. Inclusive Superhero Dance
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
      8. Lowcountry Cajun Festival
        1. Vendor Opportunities
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
      9. Mullet Haul Trail Run
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      10. Poetry at McLeod
      11. Palmetto Park Jam
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      12. Starlight Yoga
      13. Sunrise Yoga
      14. Toast Under the Oaks
      15. Wheel to Surf Adaptive Surfing
      16. Wine Down Wednesday
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
      17. Yappy Hour
    3. Summer
      1. Cast Off Fishing Tournament
      2. Charleston Sprint Triathlon
      3. Dancing on the Cooper
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      4. Dog Day Afternoon
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Vendor Opportunities
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
      5. Evening in the Park
      6. Inclusive Prom
      7. Inclusive Swim Night
      8. Reggae Nights
        1. Vendor Interest Form
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
        3. Sponsorship Opportunities
      9. Starlight Yoga
      10. Sunrise Yoga
      11. Sunset Cruise Fundraiser
      12. Toast Under the Oaks
      13. Uncle Sam Jam
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      14. Wine Down Wednesday
      15. Yoga Fest
      16. Youth Triathlon
        1. Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
    4. Fall
      1. Cast Off Fishing Tournament
      2. Chili 5K
        1. Race Volunteers
        2. Race Sponsorship
      3. Dancing on the Cooper
      4. Dragon Boat the Holiday Festival of Lights
      5. Evening of Remembrance
      6. Grind for Life
      7. Harvest Festival
        1. Directions
        2. Vendor Interest Form
        3. Volunteer Opportunities
        4. Sponsorship Opportunities
      8. Holiday Festival of Lights
      9. Holiday Fun Run & Walk
        1. Directions
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        3. Volunteering
      10. Latin American Festival
        1. Directions
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        3. Vendor Opportunities
      11. Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      12. Palmetto Park Jam
      13. Poetry at McLeod
      14. Starlight Yoga
      15. Toast Under the Oaks
      16. Wine Down Wednesday
      17. Yappy Hour
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
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