I love this park! Whenever I visit Beaufort, which is several times a year, my grandkids and I…read morealways spend some time here. It is always clean and the equipment in good working order. There are plenty of benches, there's a water fountain and the equipment is spaced out, allowing room to run.

This is one of the nicest parks I have seen. It is very clean with lots of toys for young and older…read morechildren. They have three different play areas. One for younger children and one for older children with toys appropriate for their age. It is fenced in with a few openings to walk in and out . I appreciate the fence to keep little ones contained . Mom play dates also happen there which is wonderful because they have benches and shade.

This park is an awesome adventure for all ages! It includes water features and walking/running…read moretrails with exercise stops, educational/historic stops, playground equipment, picnic tables, outdoor pavilions and concert/fun event venue and more!

We rode bikes here and the kids loved the park. It was a little hard to keep an eye on them, but…read morethe huge pirate ship was really cool. We came back for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performance and didn't ride because it was cold and we needed to bring chairs. The performance was great, but the back gate to S. Forest was locked and it took over an HOUR to leave the parking lot. This was a safety hazard because of all the near accidents and inability to move.

Great place to tire the kids out. They can play on the boat then look for alligators, turtles,…read morefish, and birds on the piers. Great weather this week. It is supposed to get triple digit heat next week.

It was a great time! I was in Hilton head on vacation with the family I nanny and this playground…read morewas a great time. They have water areas so I suggest wearing a bathing suit to get the full experience!

Pleasant family playground in busy Harbour Town…read more Rain or shine, chilly or warm, we always find goups of folks at Harbour Town. Parking is limited, but neat shops and restaurants.

Despite the late hour (well, it was only 6pm but it was early December and so the sun had already…read moreset), there was a decent crowd of families with kids here playing. It's a great spot if you're looking to tire out your little ones with some exercise. Climbing frames, a ground-level tree house, benches, and play activities. I particularly liked that the entire space is fenced in, which makes it a lot harder for little ones to wander off. [Review 12425 overall, 2212 of 2019.]

From a wildlife photographer's standpoint, Hunting Island State Park is one of the most…read morecomposition-rich coastal environments on the East Coast. The boneyard beach is the anchor. The driftwood structures aren't just visually interesting--they create natural leading lines, foreground framing, and layered depth that elevate otherwise standard coastal shots. At sunrise, when you get low-angle light cutting across the textures, it turns into a high-yield shooting window. This is where you can separate your work from typical "flat beach" imagery. The wildlife density is solid and consistent. Wading birds--egrets, herons, ibis--are active along the marsh edges and tidal pools, especially during falling tide. You can realistically work behavior (feeding, flight, interaction) rather than just static portraits. The maritime forest adds another layer with deer that are relatively tolerant of quiet movement, giving you opportunities for cleaner environmental compositions instead of tight, compressed shots. Lighting conditions are a major advantage. You've got: * Sunrise over the Atlantic clean directional light for beach/driftwood work * Golden hour in the marsh warm side light with reflective water surfaces * Fog/mist mornings soft, diffused conditions that simplify backgrounds From a technical standpoint, longer glass (600mm + extender like you run) is ideal for bird work, but you'll want something in the 24-105 range as well--the environment here is strong enough to justify wider compositions, especially when you can integrate wildlife into the scene. Accessibility is another win. You don't have to hike miles to get into productive zones, which means more time shooting and less time moving gear. That matters when you're trying to maximize short light windows. Bottom line: this is a portfolio-building location, not just a casual stop. If you time tides and light correctly, you can walk away with both strong wildlife captures and high-end environmental compositions in a single session.

Just arrived at the campground here and a drunk lady in a state park across from our site wanting…read moreto sleep off her hangover at 10:15 am leaving her kids outside unattended didn't like we were yelling after our dog that escaped going into the street. She calls the office on us. These sites are so close to each other, if you get your neighbor kicked out you get more space to yourself. Very malicious favored regular campers have learned the game here and are overlooked breaking the rules. Wifi does not work.

This is a great place to let your kids burn off some energy. Especially when it's to hot or cold…read moreoutside to play. Not expensive and they even have snacks!

This is a wonderful day-time activity for the kids, especially to get a break from the heat. The…read moreowner/staff is very engaged and make this a really fun time for all. We spent at least two hours rock climbing, bouncing, rope climbing, etc. They have a section for toddlers and another section for all kids. I had so much free time, which is rare, that I could write this review while I'm here.

Quaint little haunted playground...where several local tours meet and the entrance to a graveyard.read more

This small public playground is located right next to Colonial Park Cemetery. If you are visiting…read morethe cemetery, you can conveniently access the playground through an open gate, or it is accessible via street. It's a quiet spot with no shade so the equipment may get hot depending on the temperature/sun exposure so be sure to CHECK SURFACE TEMPS before letting the littles explore. The playground consists of a play structure that has features for a variety of ages along with a separate swing structure: two infant swings and two regular swings. Street parking only. No restrooms. There are benches and a water fountain.

Very.very nice. Well…read moredesigned and we appreciate public restrooms. We have visited during events and enjoy the serene area

Beautiful park, well-kept, very tranquil when there aren't a lot of people around. It's the perfect…read moreplace to see the sunset. You overlook the marsh land area, and there are always birds and other wildlife to see there. Great place for families or couples. Tons of restaurants and shops in the area. It's in the same shopping center as a Kroger in case you need to pick up something before you go home.