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Charleston guide to splash pads, water parks, beaches & pools!

By Nicholl Summers October 20, 2020

** Please note information was accurate at the time of publication, sometimes venues change hours or days open - always check before you head out **

*** We will update with info as places re-open **

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Charleston Aqua Park 

Charleston Aqua Park (Covid update: open with limited capacity. Please book in advance)?

We are now open 7 days a week.

Trophy Lakes on Johns Island has just come out with a brand new, family-friendly activity: The Charleston Aqua Park!

The aqua park is a floating water activity course that is great fun for young and old. 




Beaches

One of the best things about living in the Charleston area is access to the beautiful water features provided by nature! Spend a day splashing in tide pools and searching for treasures along the coastline.

Sullivan’s Island

100 Station 19

Sullivan’s Island

(843)883-3198


Isle of Palms

1-14th Ave.

Isle of Palms

(843) 762-9957


Folly Beach

1100 W. Ashley Ave.

Folly Beach

843-762-9960


Splash Pads & Fountains (COVID notice - will update when these are open)

Want to take the little ones out for a splash but don’t want to commit to a day at the beach or the pool?  Check out one of these splash zones!  The fountains as Riverfront Park and Waterfront Park are open to the public and free to access. Access to the splash pads at Wannamaker Park and James Island County Park is included with park admission.

Wannamaker Park

8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston

(843) 762-5585


Riverfront Park

1001 Everglades Dr.

North Charleston

(843) 308-4746


James Island County Park

871 Riverland Drive

Charleston

(843) 406-6990


Waterfront Park Downtown Charleston

1 Vendue Range

Charleston

(843) 724-7321


Waterparks 

Want to take your water play to a whole new level? Check out one of the local waterparks for slides, lazy rivers, wave pools and more!

Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark ( OPEN)

North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

8888 University Blvd.

North Charleston

(843) 762-5585


Splash Zone Waterpark  (OPEN)

James Island County Park

871 Riverland Drive

Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 795-4386


Splash Island Waterpark  ( OPEN)

Palmetto Islands County Park

444 Needlerush Parkway

Mount Pleasant

(843) 795-4386


Public Pools - (COVID notice - will update when these are open)

These pools are open to the public. Schedules and prices vary so check out the websites for details on each community pool.

Goose Creek City Pool

519 North Goose Creek Blvd

Goose Creek

(843)797-6220

Collins Park Community Center Pool 
 4155 Fellowship Road
 North Charleston
 (843) 552-3243

City of North Charleston Pool 
 1455 Monitor St.
 North Charleston
 (843) 745-1034

Felix Pinckney Pool 
 4790 Hassell St.
 North Charleston
 (843) 745-1036

Northwood Park Pool 
 8348 Greenridge Road
 North Charleston
 (843) 572-5410

Herbert Hasell Pool 
 823 Meeting St.
 Downtown Charleston
 (843) 724-7344

Martin Luther King Pool 
 155 Jackson St.
 Downtown Charleston
 (843) 724-7346

James Island Pool 
 1088 Quail Drive
 James Island
 (843) 795-5678

W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center 
 780 W. Oak Forest Drive
 West Ashley
 (843) 769-8261

Park West Pool 
 1251 Park West Blvd.
 Mt. Pleasant
 (843) 856-2536

R. L. Jones Center 
 391 Egypt Rd.
 Mt. Pleasant
 (843) 884-2528

What is your favorite place to beat the heat? If it isn’t on our list, send us a comment so we can add it to this guide!