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  2. About Us

    1. Awards & Distinctions
    2. Commissioners
      1. Meeting Agendas & Minutes
    3. Accessibility & ADA Compliance
      1. Accessibility Advisory Committee
      2. 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
        1. Completed Projects
      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
      3. Old Towne Creek County Park Construction
    11. Park Planning
      1. Parkland Acquisition
      2. Park Master Plans
      3. Resource Management
      4. Design Guidelines
      5. Contract Opportunities
      6. Ashley River Site
      7. Cemetery Projects
    12. Charleston County Parks Foundation
      1. About Us
        1. Foundation Board
        2. Foundation Events
          1. Evening at McLeod
          2. Harbor Cruise Fundraiser
        3. Our Donors
      2. Our Work
        1. Genesis Swim Safety Fund
        2. Park & Recreation Opportunity Fund
        3. Cultural History Fund
        4. Nature Stewardship Fund
        5. Our Impact
      3. Ways to Give
        1. Donate
        2. Honor & Memorial Giving
          1. Nature Stewardship Fund
          2. Giving Tree
        3. Legacy Giving
      4. Donate
        1. Donate Online
    13. Stay Notified
    14. Volunteer
    15. Unity and Healing
    16. Start Your Adventure
      1. For the Kids
      2. Nature Lovers
      3. Outdoor Adventurers
      4. History Buffs
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  3. Our Parks

    1. Beach Parks
      1. Folly Beach County Park
        1. Rules
        2. Pelican Watch Pavilion Rental
        3. School Groups
      2. Isle of Palms County Park
        1. Rules
      3. Kiawah Beachwalker Park
    2. Boat Landings
      1. Boat Landing Rules & Regulations
      2. Adopt-A-Landing
    3. Camping & Lodging
      1. Campground
        1. Bike & Boat Rentals
        2. Campsite Photos
        3. Campground Rules
      2. The Cottages
        1. Bike & Boat Rentals
        2. Cottage Rules
    4. Caw Caw Interpretive Center
      1. Rules
    5. The Challenge Course
    6. Climbing Wall
      1. Before You Visit
      2. The Rock Shop
      3. Wall Parties
      4. Climbing Team
    7. Community Parks
      1. Wiltown Community Center
    8. Community Recreation Facilities
    9. Cooper River County Park
      1. Slip Fees
      2. Directions
      3. Rules
    10. Dog Parks
      1. Pets & Parks
    11. Folly Beach County Park
    12. Folly Beach Pier
      1. Rules
      2. Folly Beach Fishing Pier Replacement
      3. Record Catches
      4. Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar
    13. Isle of Palms County Park
    14. James Island County Park
      1. Campground & Cottages
      2. Dog Park at James Island County Park
      3. Climbing Wall
      4. Disc Golf at James Island County Park
      5. Splash Zone Waterpark
      6. The Challenge Course
      7. Rules
    15. Johns Island County Park
      1. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center
      2. Archery Range
      3. Rules
      4. Dog Park at Johns Island County Park
    16. Kiawah Beachwalker Park
      1. Rules
    17. Laurel Hill County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Compass Course
    18. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
      1. Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Rules
    19. 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
    20. Meggett County Park
      1. Rules
    21. Mount Pleasant Pier
      1. River Watch Café Menu (PDF)
      2. Rules
      3. Cast Off Fishing Tournaments
      4. Cast Off Virtual Catch
      5. Cooper River Room
    22. Old Towne Creek County Park
    23. Palmetto Islands County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Splash Island Waterpark
      3. Dog Park at Palmetto Islands County Park
    24. SK8 Charleston
      1. Rules
      2. Waiver
      3. Directions
      4. Lessons
        1. Instructors
      5. Media Room
    25. Stono River County Park
      1. Rules
    26. Wannamaker County Park
      1. Rules
      2. Whirlin' Waters Waterpark
      3. Dog Park at Wannamaker County Park
    27. Wannamaker North Trail
      1. Trail Map
      2. Rules
    28. Waterparks
      1. Splash Island
        1. Waterpark Rules
        2. Splash Passes
        3. 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
      8. Private Rentals
    29. Weddings & Rentals
      1. Weddings
        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. Parties
        1. Parties in Your Parks
        2. Climbing Wall Parties
        3. Waterpark Parties
          1. Whirlin' Waters Waterpark
          2. Splash Zone Waterpark Parties
          3. Splash Island Waterpark Parties
        4. Waterpark Private Rentals
      3. Corporate Meetings & Events
        1. Edisto Hall at James Island County Park
        2. Ashley Center at James Island County Park
        3. Cypress Hall at Wannamaker County Park
      4. 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
    30. 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 Lifeguard Program
        5. Junior Counselor Leadership Program
        6. Parent Information
        7. Discovery Camp
        8. Voyager Camp
      2. Winter Explorers Camp
    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. Trick, Treat and Trail
        9. Where the Wild Things Run 5K
        10. Youth Triathlon
        11. 5K Run/Walk Trail Series
      2. Starlight Yoga
      3. Sunrise Yoga
      4. Swim Team
      5. Yoga Fest
    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
      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
        1. Junior Naturalist Program
    5. Outdoor Adventure
      1. Paddlesports
      2. Climbing
      3. Challenge Course
      4. Archery
      5. Disc Golf
      6. Waivers & Refunds
    6. The Challenge Course
      1. Benefits & Philosophy
      2. Adventure Learning Menu
      3. What To Expect & Bring With You
    7. Youth Activities
      1. Camps
      2. Swim Lessons
      3. Climbing Team
        1. Club Climbing Programs
        2. Competitive Program
        3. Parent & Climber Resources
        4. Meet the Coaches
        5. Team Calendar
      4. Scouting Opportunities
        1. Climbing Wall Programs
      5. Youth Nature Programs
      6. At Home Adventures
      7. Youth Sports
      8. Swim Team
      9. Summer Entertainment Series
    8. Waivers & Refund/Cancellation Policy
    9. Program Registration
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  5. Festivals & Events

    1. Winter
      1. Fairy House Day
      2. Holiday Festival of Lights
        1. Discover the Festival
          1. Discover the Festival
          2. Events Calendar
          3. Dragon Boat the Holiday Festival of Lights
          4. Accessibility
          5. Festival Map
          6. Official Holiday Ornament
          7. Festival Directions
          8. Media Room
          9. Palmetto's Workshop
            1. Santa Binoculars
            2. Countdown to the Holidays
            3. Elf House
            4. Flying Kite Letter to Santa
            5. Indoor Snowballs
            6. Make an Elf Out of Yourself
            7. DIY Snow Globe
            8. 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. 2023 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. Inclusive Silent Disco
      5. Off-Road Duathlon
      6. Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
      7. 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. Folly Pier Fest
      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. Moonlight Mixers
      10. Palmetto Park Jam
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      11. Starlight Yoga
      12. Sunrise Yoga
      13. Toast Under the Oaks
      14. Wheel to Surf Adaptive Surfing
    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. Inclusive Prom
      6. Inclusive Swim Night
      7. Moonlight Mixer
      8. Reggae Nights
        1. Vendor Interest Form
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
        3. Sponsorship Opportunities
      9. Starlight Yoga
      10. Sunrise Yoga
      11. Yappy Hour
      12. Yoga Fest
      13. 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 at McLeod
      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. Volunteers
      10. Inclusive Visit with Santa
      11. Latin American Festival
        1. Directions
        2. Sponsorship Opportunities
        3. Vendor Opportunities
      12. Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon & 5K
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      13. Palmetto Park Jam
      14. Silent Disco
      15. Starlight Yoga
      16. Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser
      17. Toast Under the Oaks
      18. Trick, Treat and Trail
      19. Yappy Hour
        1. Sponsorship Opportunities
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