5 Awesome Dog Parks in Charleston County (plus additional resources)
By Mark A. Leon
Charleston County offers several excellent dog parks for your furry friends. Here are 5 that will keep your dogs frolicking, playing and swimming:
- James Island County Park (871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412): Features large grassy areas, sandy beaches, and a lake for swimming. Separate sections for small and large dogs are available. Admission to the park is $2.00 per person or Free with an annual Gold Pass members and children two & under (FYI: You can reserve a free weekly Charleston County Parks Gold Pass from the Charleston County Library System for free).
- Hampton Park Dog Park (83-147 Grove St, Charleston, SC 29403): A shaded, fenced area ideal for summer play, though it can be smaller than others. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
- Hazel Parker Playground (70 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401): Located in Downtown Charleston, SC, this park has a gravel area and opens to a grassy field for off-leash play after 5:00 PM.
- Palmetto Islands County Park: Offers a spacious grassy field and picnic areas, perfect for energetic dogs.
- The Splash Paw at Wannamaker County Park (8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406): A unique water park for dogs with both wet and dry play areas. There are also separate fenced in areas for larger and smaller dogs.
- Palmetto Islands County Park Dog Park (444 Needlerush Parkway
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464): Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, this long fenced in grassy field is where your dogs can run like crazy! There’s a small-dog area at this park and a few picnic tables for the people to take a break at, too. This dog park lacks shade, but it’s perfect for your pup to get some energy and socializing. Park Admission: $2 per person / Free: Gold Pass members and children two & under / $1.50 per person: Educational group fee, Monday-Friday. Call Park & Program Services at 843-795-4386 for details.
Additional Resources
Top 4 Dog Parks In Charleston – Charleston Dog Walker
5 Of Our Favorite Charleston Dog Parks – Blog, Luxury Simplified
Dog Parks | Charleston County Parks and Recreation
Off-Leash Dog Parks in Charleston, SC – BringFido
Top 9 Dog Parks in Charleston, South Carolina – Rover.com
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