Parks, beaches and places to go around Charleston
This list covers 132 public places in 17 towns around Charleston: parks, beaches, boat ramps, trails, dog parks, libraries, pools, museums, farmers markets, rainy-day spots and courts. Every row links to the place's official site and shows the day it was last checked.
Hours and fees change during the year, so they are left off this page. The official site has the current ones.
- Parks
- Beaches
- Boat ramps
- Trails
- Dog parks
- Libraries
- Pools
- Museums
- Farmers markets
- Rainy-day spots
- Courts
All 132 places
Showing 132 of 132
Parks
Photo: Mike Norton (miketnorton), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Johns Island
Angel Oak Park
The city park surrounds a live oak estimated at 300 to 400 years old, and there is no admission charge.
Outdoors · Free
- benches
- picnic area
- gift shop
3688 Angel Oak Rd., Charleston, SC 29455
Official site · Checked
Park · Summerville
Azalea Park
A second entrance and the gazebo parking area are off South Magnolia Street.
Outdoors
- two tennis courts
- walking trails
- children's discovery garden and playground
- gazebos
- ornamental gardens
- bronze sculptures
- Restrooms
500 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
Official site · Checked
Photo: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Charleston peninsula
Brittlebank Park
Swimming and jumping off the docks or pier are not allowed at this Ashley River park.
Outdoors
- benches
- picnic tables
- Playground
Lockwood Drive (next to Joe Riley Baseball Field), Charleston, SC 29403
Official site · Checked
Park · Summerville
Brown Family Park
Located in the Nexton area, the park has an amphitheater used for outdoor concerts.
Outdoors
- amphitheater
- benches
- tire hammock swings
- walking trail
3000 Front Street, Summerville, SC
Official site · Checked
Park · West Ashley
Carr Richardson Park
This Ashley River park in the Maryville/Ashleyville area includes a small indoor building with restrooms and a catering kitchen.
Outdoors
- ADA accessible
- pavilion
- Playground
- walking track
- picnic areas
- water feature
1071 Bender St, Charleston, SC 29407
Official site · Checked
Park · Goose Creek
Central Creek Park
Both Debra's Playground and the Splash Creek splash pad were designed barrier-free for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers.
Outdoors · Under 5 · Ages 5 to 12
- all-abilities playground
- Splash Creek barrier-free splash pad
- four pickleball courts
- basketball and volleyball courts
- walking trail
- stage and lawn
- food truck parking
- ADA parking
147 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Official site · Checked
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Charleston peninsula
Colonial Lake Park
The park is a walking loop around a tidal lake south of Broad Street.
Outdoors
- benches
Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Official site · Checked
Park · Daniel Island
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
The park runs along the Wando River and includes a fishing pier.
Outdoors
- Playground
- riverfront trails
- fishing pier
- water feature
101 River Landing, Charleston, SC 29492
Official site · Checked
Park · Summerville
Doty Park
The splash pad runs on a seasonal schedule, and the town lists a water wheelchair among the park features.
Outdoors
- splash pad
- Playground
- pickleball courts
- tennis court and backboard
- gazebos
- picnic shelters
- walking trail
- Restrooms
- free public Wi-Fi
- water wheelchair
320 N. Laurel St., Summerville, SC 29483
Official site · Checked
Park · Charleston peninsula
Gadsdenboro Park
Formerly called Concord Park, it is across from the Maritime Center near the South Carolina Aquarium.
Outdoors
- sports fields
- walking path
- nautical-themed playground
- game tables
- bocce court
- public restrooms
1 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Official site · Checked
Photo: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Charleston peninsula
Hampton Park
It is one of the few city parks with both restrooms and on-site parking, and the loop road closes to cars at set times for walking, running and rolling.
Outdoors
- drinking fountain
- picnic tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- trails
30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
Official site · Checked
Park · Hanahan
Hanahan Amphitheater and Trail
The park overlooks the Goose Creek Reservoir, and its one-mile trail is pet-friendly with water stations for dogs.
Outdoors
- covered amphitheater
- one-mile walking trail
- fishing pier
- Restrooms
- open lawn
- pet water stations on trail
3100 Amphitheater Avenue, Hanahan, SC 29410
Official site · Checked
Park · Charleston peninsula
Hazel Parker Playground
This downtown playground runs a staffed facility with youth classes and therapeutic recreation programs.
Outdoors · All ages
- athletic field
- basketball court
- dog park
- drinking fountain
- picnic tables
- Playground
- Restrooms
- tennis
70 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Official site · Checked
Park · Summerville
Hutchinson Square
The downtown square is the town's main stage for concerts and public events.
Outdoors
- amphitheater
- benches
- bronze sculptures
102 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
Official site · Checked
Park · James Island
James Island County Park
Fishing or crabbing the tidal creeks here requires a South Carolina saltwater fishing license, per the park rules.
Outdoors · Fee
- paved trails
- disc golf
- Playground
- off-leash dog park
- seasonal waterpark and splash pad
- campground
- fishing and crabbing
- boat and bike rentals
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
Official site · Checked
Park · Johns Island
Johns Island Park
This city neighborhood park near Maybank Highway and Main Road combines a disc golf course, dog park and tennis courts in one stop.
Outdoors
- athletic fields
- disc golf
- dog park
- Playground
- tot lot
- tennis
- volleyball
- Restrooms
- picnic tables
1727 Bozo Ln, Charleston, SC 29455
Official site · Checked
Photo: Warren LeMay from Covington, KY, United States, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Charleston peninsula
Marion Square
This 10-acre downtown square hosts the city farmers market and large festivals, so parts of it are sometimes set up for events.
Outdoors
- benches
- fountain
- performance area
329 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Official site · Checked
Park · James Island
Melton Peter Demetre Park
It is the only city-owned waterfront park on James Island, with harbor views toward the Battery and the Ravenel Bridge.
Outdoors
- benches
- Fishing
- pavilion
- picnic tables
- trails
640 Wampler Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
Official site · Checked
Photo: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
The park is under the base of the Ravenel Bridge and connects to the county-run Mount Pleasant Pier.
Outdoors
- lawns
- nautical-themed playground
- cafe
- access to the 1,250-foot pier
99 Harry Hallman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Park · Summerville
Newington Plantation Park
The park doubles as a Sawmill Branch Trail trailhead, so a playground stop can start a trail walk.
Outdoors
- Playground
- picnic shelters
- walking trail
601 King Charles Cir., Summerville, SC 29483
Official site · Checked
Park · North Charleston
North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
The 18-hole disc golf course has water hazards, and disc sets can be rented at the park office or gate house.
Outdoors · Fee
- paved and natural trails
- two playgrounds
- play hill
- dog park
- sand volleyball
- 18-hole disc golf
- seasonal sprinkler play area
- bike and kayak rentals
- picnic sites with grills
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
Official site · Checked
Park · West Ashley
Old Towne Creek County Park
The property was donated by a mother and daughter, and signs along the trails explain the history of West Ashley.
Outdoors
- trails
- boardwalks
- arboretum
- nature-themed playground
- interpretive signage
1400 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Official site · Checked
Park · Mount Pleasant
Otis M. Pickett Bridge (Pitt Street Bridge)
The town lists this old bridge approach at the end of Pitt Street as a passive park.
Outdoors
- passive park
990 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Mount Pleasant
Palmetto Islands County Park
Personal kayaks are not allowed on the pond, but they can launch onto Horlbeck Creek from the park kayak dock.
Outdoors · Fee
- paved trails and boardwalks
- Big Toy playground
- 50-foot observation tower
- tidal creek fishing dock
- kayak access to Horlbeck Creek
- off-leash dog park
- picnic sites
- bike rentals
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Park · North Charleston
Park Circle Playground (inclusive playground)
The city built it so nearly every element is usable by people of any age or ability, including metal slides suited to cochlear implant users.
Outdoors · All ages
- 55,000 sq ft inclusive playground
- turf baseball field with accessible dugouts
- open-air pavilion
- single-stall restrooms incl. adult changing stations
- device charging stations
- shade over most of the playground
- picnic tables
4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
Official site · Checked
Photo: City of North Charleston (photo by Adam MacConnell), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · North Charleston
Riverfront Park
The city park on the former Navy base is home to the Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial.
Outdoors
- Cooper River waterfront
- Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
- pavilion
- event venues
1001 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC
Official site · Checked
Photo: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · Charleston peninsula
Tiedemann Park Nature Center & Playground
The on-site nature center keeps reptile and amphibian displays and hosts environmental education programs.
Outdoors
- basketball court
- benches
- nature center
- Playground
38 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Official site · Checked
Photo: City of North Charleston, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Park · North Charleston
Wescott Park
Its three youth ball fields are scaled after major-league parks, and nature trails connect the sports side to separate dog parks and playgrounds.
Outdoors
- three youth baseball/softball fields
- batting cages
- two playgrounds
- separate small- and large-dog parks
- sand volleyball
- adult fitness stations
- shelters
- wetland nature trails
9006 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420
Official site · Checked
Park · West Ashley
West Ashley Park
Swimming, diving and jumping off the docks or piers are not allowed here.
Outdoors
- athletic fields
- basketball court
- pavilion
- picnic areas
- Playground
- trails
3601 Mary Ader Avenue, Charleston, SC 29414
Official site · Checked
Beaches
Beach · Folly Beach
Folly Beach County Park
Parking is charged per vehicle, but walk-ins and bicyclists enter free.
Outdoors · Cost varies
- boardwalks and accessible ramps
- seasonal lifeguards
- beach rentals
- picnic areas
- snack bar
1100 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Official site · Checked
Beach · Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms County Park
The park is in the Isle of Palms commercial district; walk-ins and bicyclists enter free while vehicles pay to park.
Outdoors · Cost varies
- boardwalks and accessible ramps
- seasonal lifeguards
- Playground
- sand volleyball
- picnic areas and grills
- Restrooms
- outdoor showers
- beach rentals
1 14th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Official site · Checked
Beach · Kiawah Island
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
CCPRC describes this as the only public beach access on Kiawah Island.
Outdoors · Cost varies
- boardwalks and accessible ramp
- seasonal lifeguards
- beach rentals
- picnic areas with grills
- dressing rooms
- Restrooms
8 Beachwalker Dr, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Official site · Checked
Beach · Sullivan's Island
Sullivan's Island Beach Access (Station 18 1/2)
Accessible beach paths are at Stations 26, 21 and 18 1/2, and the town lends oversized-tire beach wheelchairs by advance application.
Outdoors · Free
- accessible beach path
- ADA matting on part of the nature trail
Station 18 1/2, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Official site · Checked
Photo: LowcountrySlowmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Beach · Folly Beach
The Washout Beach Access
The Washout is Folly Beach's well-known surf break, with a paid lot, restrooms and ADA parking at the walkover.
Outdoors · Cost varies
- Restrooms
- ADA parking
- paid parking lot
1563 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Official site · Checked
Boat ramps
Boat ramp · Wadmalaw Island
Cherry Point Boat Landing
This landing is the county's public put-in on Bohicket Creek, near Seabrook and Kiawah.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
2741 Cherry Point Rd, Wadmalaw, SC 29487
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · North Charleston
Cooper River County Park & Marina
This county-run marina takes transient boaters and has no draft or height restrictions to reach Charleston Harbor.
Outdoors · Fee
- deep-water floating docks
- transient slips
- shore power
- pump-out
- ship's store
- captain's lounge with showers
1010 Tidewater Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
Official site · Checked
Photo: RJ Matthews, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Boat ramp · Folly Beach
Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier
Fishing is not allowed on the pier after sunset.
Outdoors · Fee
- rod rentals
- gift and tackle shop
- restaurant on the pier
- accessible amenities
101 East Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Folly Beach
Folly River Boat Landing
The landing launches directly onto the Folly River.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Summerville
Herbert H. Jessen Boat Landing
The landing puts in on the Ashley River, and the town posts an Ashley River Blue Trail paddling map for trip planning.
Outdoors
- boat launch and docks
- kayak launch
- Fishing
- picnic tables
- walking trail
- Restrooms
- Rotary Centennial Park
4850 Ladson Rd., Summerville, SC 29485
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Johns Island
Limehouse Boat Landing
The landing reaches both the Stono River and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
395 Main Rd, Charleston, SC 29455
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Pier
The pier is cashless (card only, with a cash-to-card kiosk), pets are not permitted on it, and fishing carries a daily fee.
Outdoors · Cost varies
- 1,250-foot pier
- rocking chairs and swings
- covered pavilion
- cafe and gift shop
- rod rentals
71 Harry Hallman Jr Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · West Ashley
Pierpoint Boat Landing
This Church Creek landing is meant for kayaks and canoes; CCPRC does not recommend launching standard-size boats here.
Outdoors
- paddle launch
94 Cedar Ln, Charleston, SC 29414
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Mount Pleasant
Remley's Point Boat Landing
This Wando River landing has accessible paved parking and accessible routes to the launch.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
- accessible paved parking
80 5th Ave, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · James Island
Riverland Terrace Boat Landing
The ramp is inside the city's Plymouth Park and opens onto Wappoo Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
85 Plymouth Ave, Charleston, SC 29412
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · Mount Pleasant
Shem Creek Boat Landing
The landing puts in on Shem Creek and has accessible parking and routes to the ramp.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
- accessible paved parking
515 Mill St, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · James Island
Sol Legare Boat Landing (Battery Island)
Also called the Battery Island landing, it opens onto the Stono River.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
- accessible paved parking
2445 Sol Legare Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · North Charleston
W.O. Thomas Jr. Boat Landing
This landing is on the Ashley River.
Outdoors
- boat ramps
- accessible paved parking
4398 Bridge View Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
Official site · Checked
Boat ramp · James Island
Wappoo Cut Boat Landing
This landing gives access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Elliott Cut, with accessible parking and routes.
Outdoors
- boat ramp
- accessible paved parking
177 Folly Road Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Official site · Checked
Trails
Photo: mogollon_1, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Trail · Ravenel
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Pets and bicycles are not allowed on this wildlife-habitat property.
Outdoors
- 6+ miles of trails and elevated boardwalks
- trailside exhibits
- historic rice fields
5200 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel, SC 29470
Official site · Checked
Trail · Charleston peninsula
High Battery
The seawall walk from Cheney Park by the Coast Guard station to the end of the High Battery is about 1.2 miles, with stairs up from East Bay Street.
Outdoors
- seawall promenade
East Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
Official site · Checked
Trail · Johns Island
Johns Island County Park
The trails are shared with horseback riders, and the 9-hole disc golf course has no rental discs, so bring your own.
Outdoors
- equestrian trails
- wooded walking trails
- archery range and 3-D course
- 9-hole disc golf course
- off-leash dog park
2662 Mullet Hall Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Trail · Goose Creek
Lake Greenview Park
Trails circle a lake here, and the park also has a dog park and covered picnic area.
Outdoors
- lake with trails
- covered picnic area
- dog park
- Playground
308E Pandora Drive, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Official site · Checked
Trail · Mount Pleasant
Laurel Hill County Park
This is a rustic park with no restrooms, so bring your own water.
Outdoors
- unpaved trails
- oak allee
- lake overlook
- map-and-compass orienteering course
1251 Park West Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Official site · Checked
Photo: AlpineWhiteMavic, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Trail · Folly Beach
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
This rustic preserve at the north end of Folly Island has no restrooms, and pets are not permitted.
Outdoors
- Morris Island Lighthouse viewing
- surf fishing
- birding
E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Official site · Checked
Trail · Summerville
Oakbrook Nature Trail
The boardwalk trail crosses a 12-acre tract near Summerville Medical Center that is protected as a conservation area.
Outdoors
- boardwalk
- walking trail
84 Springview Lane, Summerville, SC 29485
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Trail · Moncks Corner
Old Santee Canal Park
Boardwalks wind through the Biggin Creek swamp, and leashed pets are allowed except during some festivals.
Outdoors · Fee
- four miles of boardwalks
- interpretive center
- Stony Landing House (1843)
- canoe rentals
- nature trails
900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Trail · Summerville
Sawmill Branch Trail
The paved trail runs just under seven miles along the Sawmill Branch canal and links Azalea, Gahagan, Doty and Newington parks.
Outdoors
- paved walking and biking path
- fitness stations
- multiple trailheads
- Sawmill Ridges off-road single-track
500 E. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 (trailhead)
Official site · Checked
Photo: B. Childress, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Trail · Mount Pleasant
Shem Creek Park
The town park is an accessible boardwalk walk with fishing along Shem Creek.
Outdoors
- ADA accessible
- Fishing
- Parking
- Restrooms
- walking trail
Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Trail · Johns Island
Stono River County Park
The park is across Main Road from the West Ashley Greenway trailhead, so the two are easy to combine.
Outdoors
- 1.5 miles of wooded trails
- marsh boardwalks
- picnic areas
- Restrooms
- bike racks
- bike repair station
- drinking fountain
3580 McLeod Mill Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Trail · Goose Creek
Wannamaker North Trail
Although it runs through the north end of Wannamaker County Park, this trail is reached only from the Goose Creek side.
Outdoors
- 13-mile mountain bike trail
- open to hikers, walkers and runners
455 Westview Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Dog parks
Dog park · Daniel Island
Governor's Park
Besides ball fields, the park has a dog run and waterfront trails near the Daniel Island tennis center.
Outdoors
- soccer and baseball fields
- tot playground
- dog run
- waterfront trails
Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
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Dog park · James Island
James Island County Park Dog Park
The dog park closes for a weekly maintenance window on Wednesday mornings, so check the park page before an early visit.
Outdoors · Fee
- Off-leash area
- separate large-dog and small-dog areas
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Dog park · Goose Creek
John McCants Veterans Park
The city park pairs a dog park with walking trails and a food forest.
Outdoors
- dog park
- walking trails
- pavilion and restrooms
- Playground
- picnic tables
- food forest
355 Anita Drive, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Dog park · West Ashley
Lenevar Park
A walking trail circles the park, and there is a separate off-leash dog area.
Outdoors
- off-leash dog area
- four tennis courts
- two playgrounds
- ball field
- half basketball courts
- perimeter walking trail
1309 South Lenevar Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
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Dog park · Mount Pleasant
Palmetto Islands County Park Dog Park
The dog park opens late on Tuesdays for routine maintenance.
Outdoors · Fee
- Off-leash area
- separate large-dog and small-dog areas
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Dog park · North Charleston
Wannamaker County Park Dog Park
This dog park has its own dog-only spray fountain and a dog washing station.
Outdoors · Fee
- Off-leash area
- separate fenced large-dog and small-dog (25 lbs and under) areas
- Splash Paw dog spray fountain
- dog washing area
- water fountains
- Restrooms
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Dog park · Summerville
Wassamassaw Community Park
This Town of Summerville park combines dog parks with a playground, pavilion and walking trail.
Outdoors
- dog parks
- Playground
- basketball courts
- baseball/softball diamond
- pavilion
- walking trail
- Restrooms
- free public Wi-Fi
651 Wassamassaw Rd., Summerville, SC 29483
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Libraries
Library · Summerville
Ashley River Library
Dorchester County Library branches offer Wi-Fi, public computers and meeting rooms by reservation.
Indoors
2824 Bacons Bridge Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Library · James Island
Baxter-Patrick James Island Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
1858 South Grimball Rd., Charleston, SC 29412
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Library · West Ashley
Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
3035 Sanders Rd., Charleston, SC 29414
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Library · Summerville
Cane Bay Library
The Cane Bay branch opened in 2019 and is part of the Berkeley County Library System.
Indoors
1655 Cane Bay Blvd., Ste A, Summerville, SC 29486
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Library · Daniel Island
Daniel Island Library
Daniel Island is served by the Berkeley County Library System, not the Charleston County system, even though it is inside the City of Charleston.
Indoors
2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
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Library · North Charleston
Dorchester Road Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
6325 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418
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Library · Sullivan's Island
Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library
This small island branch keeps limited hours, so check the CCPL schedule before a visit.
Indoors
1921 I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
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Library · Folly Beach
Folly Beach Library
CCPL lists this branch as open only on the second and fourth Saturday, so confirm before you go.
Indoors
55 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Library · Goose Creek
Goose Creek Library
This Berkeley County Library System branch offers text notifications and a virtual tour on its branch page.
Indoors
325 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Library · Hanahan
Hanahan Library
This Berkeley County Library System branch offers text notifications and a virtual tour on its branch page.
Indoors
1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan, SC 29410
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Library · West Ashley
Hurd/St. Andrews Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
1735 N. Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
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Library · Charleston peninsula
John L. Dart Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
1067 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Library · Johns Island
John's Island Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
3531 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Library · North Charleston
Keith Summey North Charleston Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
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Library · Charleston peninsula
Main Library (Charleston County Public Library)
The Main Library is closed for renovation, and CCPL runs a temporary downtown site at 1142 Morrison Drive in the meantime.
Indoors
68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Library · Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner Library (Main Branch)
The main branch has a South Carolina Room with its own service desk.
Indoors
1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Library · Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Library · North Charleston
North Charleston Library (Dorchester County Library)
This is a Dorchester County Library branch, separate from the Charleston County libraries elsewhere in North Charleston.
Indoors
8620 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29420
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Library · North Charleston
Otranto Road Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
2261 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Library · Summerville
Sangaree Library
This Berkeley County Library System branch offers text notifications and a virtual tour on its branch page.
Indoors
595 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC 29486
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Library · Summerville
Summerville - George H. Seago, Jr. Library
Dorchester County Library branches offer Wi-Fi, public computers and meeting rooms by reservation.
Indoors
76 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485
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Library · Mount Pleasant
Village Library
This small branch in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant keeps shorter hours than the regional libraries, so check the schedule first.
Indoors
430 Whilden Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Library · Mount Pleasant
Wando Mount Pleasant Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Library · West Ashley
West Ashley Library
This Charleston County Public Library branch lists its meeting rooms, programs and calendar through ccpl.org.
Indoors
45 Windermere Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
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Pools
Pool · Charleston peninsula
Arthur W. Christopher Community Center
The community center is next to Harmon Field and shares its address with the seasonal Herbert Hasell Pool.
Indoors
- ADA accessible
- athletic and baseball fields
- basketball court
- locker room
- meeting rooms
- Parking
- Playground
- pool
- Restrooms
- soccer field
265 Fishburne St., Charleston, SC 29403
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Pool · James Island
James Island Recreation Complex
The city complex combines a pool with ball fields and a playground in one location.
Outdoors
- baseball field
- basketball court
- Playground
- pool
- Restrooms
1088 Quail Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
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Pool · Charleston peninsula
MLK Pool
The pool is next to Martin Park, which has a playground and sports fields.
Outdoors
- pool
155 Jackson Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Pool · North Charleston
North Charleston Sports Complex
Opened in April 2024, it has an indoor gym used for pickleball plus a roller rink and a competition pool.
Indoors
- 25-yard pool
- indoor gym (basketball, volleyball, badminton, pickleball)
- five tennis courts
- roller rink
- multipurpose field
1455 Monitor Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Pool · Mount Pleasant
Park West Recreation Complex
The complex shares its address with Laurel Hill County Park and bundles a pool, gym, track and ball fields.
Outdoors
- pool
- gym
- two lighted tennis courts
- ball fields
- batting tunnels
- outdoor track
- lake pavilion
- volleyball court
- walking trails
- Fishing
1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
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Pool · Mount Pleasant
R. L. Jones Center
The town center has a heated indoor 25-yard pool, so it works year-round and in bad weather.
Indoors
- 25-yard indoor heated pool
- locker rooms
- gym
- activity rooms
- supervised skatepark
- batting tunnels
- Playground
- athletic fields
391 Egypt Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Pool · Mount Pleasant
Splash Island Waterpark
Entry requires both waterpark admission and Palmetto Islands County Park gate admission.
Outdoors · Fee · Under 5 · Ages 5 to 12
- body flume slide
- splash zones and geysers
- activity pool
- lifeguards
- concessions
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Pool · James Island
Splash Zone Waterpark
Waterpark admission is separate from the James Island County Park gate admission, and some slides carry minimum height rules.
Outdoors · Fee
- slides
- lazy river
- leisure pool
- interactive play structure
- concessions
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Pool · West Ashley
W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center
The city posts current swim hours, classes and swim team details on its aquatics page rather than the facility page.
Outdoors
- pool
- Parking
- Playground
- Restrooms
780 West Oak Forest Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
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Pool · North Charleston
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
The waterpark is inside Wannamaker County Park, and several slides have height restrictions.
Outdoors · Fee
- wave pool
- lazy river
- large slides
- children's play areas
- lounge areas
- concessions
- locker rentals
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Museums
Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · West Ashley
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
This is the 1670 site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina; leashed pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but not in the Animal Forest.
Outdoors · Fee
- replica 17th-century ship
- Animal Forest natural-habitat zoo
- gardens and oak alley
- 6 miles of walking and biking trails
- visitor center exhibits
- EV charging
1500 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407
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Photo: Bplusdminus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Summerville
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
The site preserves a 1697 Ashley River village, including an oyster-shell tabby fort, and leashed pets are allowed in most outdoor areas.
Outdoors · Fee
- tabby fort
- bell tower ruins
- historic cemetery
- interpretive trail
- parking lot with information kiosk
300 State Park Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
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Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultrie (Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park)
Fort Moultrie is reached by car, but you cannot get to Fort Sumter from here; Sumter requires the ferry from Liberty Square or Patriots Point.
Outdoors · Fee
- visitor center museum
- theater with park film
- rooftop observation deck
- picnic tables
- Restrooms
- water bottle filling station
- wheelchairs available
1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
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Museum · Charleston peninsula
Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center (Liberty Square)
Fort Sumter is in the harbor and is reached only by the concession ferry; private boats cannot dock there.
Indoors
- exhibits
- Fort Sumter ferry departure point
340 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Charleston peninsula
Gibbes Museum of Art
The museum opened in 1905 in a Beaux Arts building on Meeting Street topped by a stained-glass rotunda dome.
Indoors · Fee
- art galleries
135 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Charleston peninsula
Heyward-Washington House
The Charleston Museum runs this 18th-century house, which the city rented for George Washington during his 1791 visit.
Indoors · Fee
- guided house tours
87 Church St, Charleston, SC
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Photo: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · James Island
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Guided tours are included with admission and focus on Gullah Geechee history and the transition to freedom; pets and bicycles are not permitted.
Outdoors · Fee
- guided interpretive tours
- riverside pavilion
- oak allee
325 Country Club Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Photo: Warren LeMay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Charleston peninsula
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Built in 1771 as a commercial exchange and custom house, it now operates as a nonprofit historic site focused on the Revolution and colonial Charleston.
Indoors · Fee
- historic building tours
- dungeon exhibit
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Photo: Clarinetguy097, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Mount Pleasant
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
The museum is built around the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, and one of the Fort Sumter ferry departure points is also here.
Outdoors · Fee
- USS Yorktown
- USS Laffey
- Medal of Honor Museum
- Vietnam Experience exhibit
- Cold War Memorial
- aircraft collection
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Photo: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Museum · Charleston peninsula
The Charleston Museum
Founded in 1773, it is billed as America's first museum and also operates two historic houses downtown.
Indoors · Fee
- history and natural history exhibits
360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Farmers markets
Farmers market · Charleston peninsula
Charleston Farmers Market
The market is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and sets up in Marion Square.
Outdoors
- produce
- plants and flowers
- prepared food
- arts and crafts
- live entertainment
Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Farmers market · Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
The market has run since 1998 and sets up at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard.
Outdoors
- local produce
- meats
- baked goods
- specialty foods
- live music
Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Photo: City of North Charleston (photo by Ryan Johnson), CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Farmers market · North Charleston
North Charleston Farmers Market
The city runs the market at the Park Circle Pavilion, next to the inclusive playground, and admission and parking are free.
Outdoors · Free
- local produce
- art and craft vendors
- specialty food
- weekly food truck
- live music
Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Farmers market · Summerville
Summerville Farmers Market
The market sets up in the lot behind Summerville Town Hall on South Main Street.
Outdoors
- local farmers and growers
- artisans
- specialty food vendors
218 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 (behind Town Hall)
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Rainy-day spots
Photo: Chanilim714, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Rainy-day spot · Charleston peninsula
Charleston Visitor Center
The city visitor center on Meeting Street is an indoor stop for maps and visitor information.
Indoors
- visitor information
375 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Rainy-day spot · Charleston peninsula
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
The museum offers reduced admission for SNAP, WIC and foster family ID holders, and babies under one enter free.
Indoors · Fee · Under 5 · Ages 5 to 12
- interactive play spaces
- art room
- building area
- pirate ship exhibit
- gift shop
25 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Rainy-day spot · North Charleston
Michael Brown Community Wellness Center
Opened in February 2026, it offers open gym time that shifts monthly around programs and rentals.
Indoors
- full gymnasium
- exercise room
- meeting room
2920 Carner Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Photo: JonathanLamb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Rainy-day spot · Charleston peninsula
South Carolina Aquarium
The aquarium runs a sea turtle care center that rehabilitates injured turtles alongside its exhibits.
Indoors · Fee
- aquatic exhibits
- sea turtle care center
- river otter exhibit
- daily animal encounter programs
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401
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Courts
Courts · James Island
Bayview Soccer Complex
This is the City of Charleston soccer complex on the Fort Johnson Road side of James Island.
Outdoors
- soccer fields
- drinking fountain
- picnic tables
- Restrooms
1045 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412
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Courts · West Ashley
Bees Landing Recreation Center
The recreation center pairs indoor programs such as senior activities and youth fitness with outdoor fields and a dog park.
Outdoors
- athletic and baseball fields
- basketball court
- dog park
- football field
- Playground
- Restrooms
- tennis
1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414
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Courts · Daniel Island
Daniel Island Recreation Center
The air-conditioned center hosts youth sports and fitness classes, and fields can be reserved through the city.
Indoors
- air-conditioned multipurpose building
- athletic fields
- basketball court
- Playground
- Restrooms
- trails
- volleyball
160 Fairbanks Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
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Courts · Summerville
Gahagan Park / Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex
A paved connector runs from the parking lot to the Sawmill Branch Trail.
Outdoors
- six baseball/softball fields
- football field
- soccer
- Playground
- picnic shelters
- Restrooms
- walking trail
515 W. Boundary St., Summerville, SC 29485
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Courts · Johns Island
Haut Gap Recreation Complex
The complex shares its grounds with Haut Gap Middle School and has no public restrooms.
Outdoors
- outdoor recreation complex at Haut Gap Middle School
1861 Bohicket Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
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Courts · Charleston peninsula
Jack Adams Tennis Center
This is a City of Charleston public tennis facility on the upper peninsula.
Outdoors
- tennis
209 Congress Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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Courts · James Island
Maybank Tennis Center
The city tennis center offers annual memberships as well as lessons through its teaching pro.
Outdoors
- tennis
1880 Houghton Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
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Courts · Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Tennis Complex
The complex has both hard and clay courts, all lighted.
Outdoors
- 12 hard courts and 4 clay courts, lighted
- Playground
- baseball/multipurpose field
889 Whipple Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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Courts · James Island
Outdoor Adventure Center (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, Marshside Disc Golf)
The 18-hole Marshside disc golf course is included with regular park admission; the climbing and zipline attractions are priced separately.
Outdoors · Fee
- outdoor climbing wall
- zipline and high ropes
- kids' zipline
- 18-hole disc golf course
- gear shop
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
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Courts · West Ashley
Peggy Bohne Tennis Center
The center runs lessons, novice tournaments and an inner-city youth tennis program.
Outdoors
- tennis
- locker room
- Restrooms
19 Farmfield Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407
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Courts · Summerville
Saul Alexander Park Playground
The renovated park reopened in February 2022 with four pickleball courts beside the playground.
Outdoors
- four pickleball courts
- baseball/softball diamond
- Playground
- picnic shelters
- Restrooms
615 S. Laurel St., Summerville, SC 29483
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Courts · Charleston peninsula
SK8 Charleston
Helmets are required for every rider and scooters are not allowed, though boards and helmets can be rented on site.
Outdoors · Fee
- concrete bowls
- snake run
- street course
- skate shop
- concessions
- Restrooms
- viewing deck
- lessons
1549 Oceanic St, Charleston, SC 29403
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Courts · Summerville
Summerville Skate Park
The town skate park is a small street-style layout at the corner of South Magnolia and East Richland streets.
Outdoors
- grind box
- hubba ledge
- rail
- ramp
- stairs
- benches
- portable toilet
S. Magnolia St. at E. Richland St., Summerville, SC 29483
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