I very much enjoyed this park. My walking group came on an early weekend morning. The scenic views were incredible, perfect spot for some cool nature pictures. read more

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Favorite county park in the Charleston area. Never crowded even when buses are there because it is so big. Great play area with sand. Water access, fishing picnic tables by the water and lots of paths to walk. read more

This is a wonderful dog park for all pups in Mt. Pleasant. Located within the Palmetto Island County Park off of Longpoint Road, it costs $2/person to enter the gates. This fee gets you into the dog park - which is immediately past your entrance to the right - as well as all other portions of the park. Admittedly it frustrates me at times that I am paying at least $2, sometimes more depending on if I have a guest or 2 accompanying me, each time I want to let my dog play. But then I am quickly reminded why I keep coming back .. 200 pennies is well worth it for me to have a tired and well-behaved puppy at home! For repeat customers, you can buy a park-specific pass or a county park pass (I think around $80ish) which gives you access to all Charleston County Parks for a year. I have met some really nice people at this dog park, which adds to the beauty of this place. There is one big picnic table for sitting, with an attached umbrella, but otherwise space to sit or rest for the humans is lacking. At this time, they are working on the power lines nearby (I think? See my pics of the signs for clarification) but that will be over in a few months. There is a small dog and large dog side, but it seems that most people go to the large dog side (or at least that's the case every time I've gone). Generally, folks are pretty attentive with their dogs here, although once I saw a very minor dog scuffle that turned into a huge verbal argument amongst a pretty big group of adults (like... 15) which was very off-putting and bizarre for me to witness within a group of adults well over the age of 30 (but maybe not for Mt Pleasant?). Luckily, that only happened once and never again. I've probably been here about 20 times in the year 2021. read more

This park is so impressive-- paved and gravel trails wind through beautiful trees and along the coastal water ways. The bridges they built to connect folks to other little nature islands are phenomenal. Great place to picnic, walk, bike, run, or rollerblade. read more

Words can't express how much this park means to me! It's so peaceful with the combination of paved and nature trails along immaculate views of the marshland. There's an observation tower, playground for the kiddos, a dog park for both big and little dogs, trash bag stations to pickup after your pet, rentals for bikes and peddle boats, fishing dock areas, restrooms, shelter rentals, big fields, plenty of picnic benches, a separate mini waterpark area. Spent lots of great memories the past few years at this park admiring the sights, scents, and sounds of the Lowcountry. Great place to enjoy nature at its finest. read more

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Highly recommend!!! This park was stunning. Multiple trails that were all beautiful. I spent almost 2 hours walking around and never got bored. There's an observation tower and paddle pats rentals - but I didn't do these things since I was with my dog. But happy to know it is an option! There were also picnic tables throughout, so easy to set up for lunch /afternoon out read more

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"Just Family Reunion 2017" Our family celebrated our "Just Family Reunion" among the gated walls of the Palmetto Islands County Park. Our last gathering was at the James Island County Park and in my opinion both parks are lacking... The park is located in Mount Pleasant and was easy enough to find via google maps. The Big Oak Shelter was a little harder to find nestled among the trees, but we eventually found it .. parking was notorious as it had rained the day before as well as that morning and it was impossible not to step in mud on vehicle exit... the Shelter boasted in indoor kitchen that housed our drinks and allowed for a set up of brought in food for our buffet. The place was not that clean and I could tell it rarely received a good scrub down.. which is unfortunate for what these parks charge for rental. The children were happy as the area had a volleyball court and plenty of grassy area to run into. The kitchen area was connected to a covered patio that roughly sat 150 people comfortably.. I commend the staff on coming frequently to dump the trash but give them 2 thumbs DOWN, 5 Negative STARS and a Big Goose Egg (0) for the conditions of the bathrooms.. after fighting the mosquitoes while playing with the kids and sitting at dirty tables, one would hope to find a clean restroom to cleanse in .. Not the Case... the place was filthy and thank God I followed my two year old cousin into the bathroom because she was headed straight to the spider web... ( photos posted) of spider sacs in the disgusting stalls.... And I'll just add I witnessed two spiders fighting for a bug.. I hated to view that Episode of Survival of the Fittest, but the other stalls were worse.... Unfortunately our event was rained out and we could not cash in on our Splash Zone voucher so we happily passed it to the relatives living in Charleston... but if the bathrooms and lodges are any indication of the cleanliness of this park, than I'll pass on anything water related ... not sure about the chlorination in this water park... I wouldn't return... and I honestly hope the parks divvy up the funds received and ensure all facets of the parks receive the same attention.. the overhead can not be that high... I can tell nothing has been replaced or updated in years... The Islandgal29412... "and I grew up here so I Know!" read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - The spiders were fighting over a bug and looks like those sacs were about to hatch some spider babies... Tsk Tsk - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Palmetto Island County Dog Park is a fenced leash-free park located inside the Palmetto Island County Park. This is a great place to bring your pups to let them run around with other dogs; play and have a good time. It's not the best dog park as there isn't a lot there, just a fenced in area; but it's good if you are short on time and in the area and need to let you pup run around. Remember that to get into the dog park you have to pay $2 a head to get into the main park; unless you have the Gold Pass, then it's free to get in. read more

Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant is great place to experience nature and fresh air with trails, views of the water, plenty of space to run around, and much more. This park is very well managed and has much to offer. Really good experience every time I have been here. read more

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We rented a shelter for our office picnic for this coming weekend. I haven't been out to Palmetto Islands in several years and needed to firm up the deets with the office manager, so I took a drive out there. It's easy to get to from Long Pointe Road in Mt. P. If you have a Charleston County Park Pass, there is no entry fee, but otherwise it's only $2 per person for the day. The entire park is very "rustic", with sandy roads and trees galore. There is a pretty wide greenway that runs along side the shelters and provides a sunny avenue for play. The park is surrounded by marshlands and tidal creeks, and they have done a great job with placing picnic tables all around so that visitors can stay for awhile and enjoy the views or just take a rest. There are paved walking trails throughout the park as well. On the opposite end of the park is the Toy Yard for kids. It looks like a jungle gym made for adults. It seems to have a little something for everyone, no matter the size or physical ability. The SplashZone water park is also down near the office. Of course it was closed since it is December, but I guarantee many a kid would still enjoy splashing around with our 70-80 degree days. The office staff were very friendly and prepared. Heidi helped me and was very pleasant and supportive to our groups' needs. I'll provide an update from our actual event, but I can't imagine that it won't be superb. Great setting, great weather, and reasonable price to spend an afternoon together with friends, co-workers and their families. read more

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One day before leaving on our cruise, my husband and I were fortunate to find this lovely park and spend some quiet time walking one of the trails. There was a $2 charge upon entering the park and we were given a map by the friendly lady at the entrance. We drove through and parked off in a small area. There are decked walkways over marshes, paved and dirt/ biking trails. We came upon a 50 ft. lookout tower with play equipment attached for children to climb and play. The top of tower gives a great view of the marshlands. There is a small water park. Those that live in the area are fortunate to have such a great place to enjoy. read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - Paved pathway - Palmetto Islands County Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Palmetto Islands County Park is a fantastic park located in Mount Pleasant. We're visiting and decided to stop by so the kids could get the wiggles out. There's scenic trails, a large shaded play area, observatory, overlook, and etc. We really enjoyed it. The cost is $2/person 3 and over. If you don't have cash, don't worry, they accept most major credit cards. read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - Spinning in the playground - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

We live in Hanahan and found this little gem on our way. What a great park! I knew there were splash pads around but didn't know this place had one. I am blown away by the gym equipment, the rock-climbing accessories all over, cute hammocks, a big sand pit, toddler area, a variety of swings. Also, snack bar and bathrooms, and a long path that goes over the marsh and goes on and on. I still have more to explore and discover for sure. Special note: There is a pass you can buy for access to all Charleston County parks like this one. I think it's $75 a year. After seeing this park and knowing the other splash pad equipped parks are included, as well as festivals throughout the year, I know what my Christmas present will be! read more

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This is a hidden gem, especially if you are visiting with kids. Lots of great trails, splash pad, playground, and more. Wish we would have been more prepared to visit this park longer, as we didn't really know about it ahead of time, and weren't dressed to be able to enjoy it fully. read more

This is my favorite park. It has loads of walking trails, a great playground with plenty of shade, bicycle and paddle boat rentals, volleyball courts, a dog park and in the summer a water park. I wouldn't recommend the water park for older kids, there is only one large slide and a few small ones, a splash pad and lazy river. My younger kids love the water park and the big toy playground. This is a great place for a family outing. read more

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What a wonderful park! First time visiting from out of state. It was a well maintained park with a few different trails to try. When I first pulled in, I wasn't sure where to park. I ended up parking to the right by the dog park and walking along the trails. It was easy to park and easy to leave. The observation tower was pretty cool to see too. I enjoyed the boardwalk trails that went across the marsh areas. I will be back. read more

Love this dog park. Our first time here. Loved how much space they have for the dogs to run. They also have a trash can and dog poop bags in case they are needed. I appreciated the picnic tables and the huge umbrella for the humans to sit under and out of the sun. I will recommend this dog park and will be bringing my dog back. I have a good pass into the park so I didn't have to pay entry fee but if you don't, I believe it's $2 a person per car. read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This is one of my favorites of the Charleston County Parks. It has great walking trails, paved bike trails, fishing docks, a primitive island, open fields, a dog park, and play spaces for kids. Bring your bug spray, as the park can get very buggy in the summer--especially the nature island. read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I fell in love with this park the moment I saw it. More natural than manicured. I've seen 3 seasons there now (summer, fall & winter) and every season is stunningly gorgeous & reveals a bit more of the park. I crave stillness & quiet since we live in a densely populated neighborhood. This park is my refuge. Thank you to everyone who helped create it. read more

I really love this park! I wish we had had jungle gyms like this back in our day :::steadies self with cane:::. They also have this cool foam surrounding the jungle gyms which I assume is to mitigate skull cracking which I also appreciate. In my day, it was concrete, and then in the mid-90s, it was upgraded to wood chips. Really lovely open spaces, a water park, grills, picnic tables - this will be an awesome place to spend an afternoon with the youngin' and throw some burgers on. A fantastic, large park right in Mount Pleasant! read more

Any park that warns the possibility of running into a crocodile is a good park in my book. Also, it has a fun play area for kids and dogs though bugs can be a bit (pun!) of a nuisance. read more

Palmetto Islands has a ton of different walking trails that are all very well maintained and easy to follow. Most of them are either gravel or paved, so not the most natural or woodsy trail feel but the surrounding beauty of the area makes it worth a trip! Lots of walkers, joggers, and bikers, but there are also lots of little nooks and crannies with benches or small docks that it's easy to find/claim a space for some stillness and quiet. You can ask for a map at the entrance (where you do pay a small amount to get inside) but you could probably find your way around without one. There are a couple of "attractions" within the park though so if there's one you don't want to miss a map could come in handy! We passed a lot of different shelters and areas where people can rent/set up for a variety of different things. read more

Great dog park with separate spaces for small and large dogs. I've been twice during off hours and it's always been clean. There's pockets that get muddy easily, but I suppose that's just how it is with the amount of rain lately. There is an entrance fee into the park of $2, so bring your wallet. As a consolation prize, the ranger has dog treats on hand for your fur baby to enjoy! There is also water available in large troughs for the dogs, but I'm always guarded even with a fully vaccinated puppy to let her partake. I've found the fellow dog owners to be friendly, and most will chit chat while the puppies play so you're not just standing around. read more

This place is located in the Palmetto County park. It cost one dollar to get in. This is a very large park and great place to let the pups run around in. There is a separate section for small dogs and a wooded maze area that is fenced in for your dogs to explore. :-) read more

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ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PARK!!! Great trails, beautiful vistas. Great retreat since it's big enough you feel like you are there by yourself in the wild. They have a super cool modern playground for kids. Highly recommended! read more

Palmetto Islands County Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This park is so gorgeous! The views of the marsh are breathtaking. There is also loads to do! There are 2 dog parks, the Big Toy Park for kids, another park playground area for kids, this is the one with the big tower, it actually makes me a bit nervous when my kids are playing on it... There are tons of trails for walking, crabbing/fishing docks and a kayak/canoe launch. In the summer the Splash Island is open, this is actually separate from the regular admission, so keep that in mind. read more

I had so much fun at this park on Saturday. It is spacious and has great woodsy trails. I wished I were 5 again to fully enjoy all of the "wildlife" read more

This is a great park: large open lawns, play areas for kids and dogs, bikes and paddle boats for rent, boardwalks for quiet nature walks, and water slides for the summer heat. read more

We recently just moved to South Carolina and we ended up finding this park on yelp. My kids loved it ! I can't wait to explore the area a bit more read more

I have always loved this park. It is a beautiful spot, however, today I encountered 2 people with GIANT dogs off leash. Both dogs came towards me. I am petrified of big dogs that are off leash. I will not return. What a shame people do not follow rules. One man even had 2 small children with him. What a poor example he is setting for his children. read more

Interesting swamp like walking trails in this park. Not sure if we could spend a day here as the trails were mainly paved with a few areas closed for maintenance, but a nice clean trail for people with dogs. We noticed more often that couples had their dogs with them so I would say this place is very pet friendly. read more

Good size but there is no shade during the day and the water sources were broken so I couldn't even fill up the water bowls for my dog. I also know it's a county park but I don't think I should pay to get into a park when most dog parks are free and have more amenities for the dogs read more

Our friends recommended this place. It was worth it. The park is nice. The play ground is beautiful. Fishing is great! They have bike and paddle boat rentals. IT is a nice place to relax and have a family day! Cant wait to visit again. read more

Nice clean dog park in a very secluded marshside park. the walk through the marsh was lovely as well, We'll be back.

Love this park! Tons of walking and biking trails. Great playground for the kids! Wonderful views throughout the whole park. Bring your bug spray though! read more

A favorite park in the Charleston area. Great places for playing soccer, football and frisbee with friends. Great walking and biking trails. Fishing and boating available. Wonderful places for bird watching. Kids love the attached water park in the summer. They often have festivals hosted as well. Dog runs available. Areas for picnics and birthday parties as well as playgrounds. My kids love this park. read more

What can I say, had an amazing day here on Vacation with my family! Just like splash Island this place is amazing not the biggest Park, but once again we got treated like somebody. The people at this park and at splash Island are so amazingly nice. Really glad to see people still want others to have a great time at their facilities. read more

Our friends recommended this place. It was worth it. The park is nice and beautiful,very breath taking. A great place to relax and open your mind read more

Love the trails and play places. Great dog park. Wish there was a pond for the dogs but all in all this is a great park and it's convenient to home and work. read more