FOCUS: County parks resume some operations, more openings ahead

Rice canals at Caw Caw. Photos provided.

Staff reports  |  Eleven county parks have been reopened in recent days with limited amenities, such as being open for running, walking and biking on designated trails. Staff of Charleston County Parks will be on hand to ensure that guests are following social distancing guidelines and not using closed amenities, according to a statement..

Six parks reopened Friday:

• Caw Caw Interpretive Center
• James Island County Park
• Johns Island County Park
• Mount Pleasant Pier (fishing not allowed)
• Palmetto Islands County Park
• Wannamaker County Park

Charleston County Parks that also are currently open include:

• Laurel Hill County Park 
• Meggett County Park
• Stono River County Park 
• Wannamaker North Trail 
• Isle of Palms County Park
  

County officials said several parks remain closed, but will open soon, including:

• Cooper River County Park
• Folly Beach County Park
• Folly Beach Pier
• Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
• McLeod Plantation Historic Site
• SK8 Charleston
• Waterparks

At present, Kiawah Beachwalker Park is closed due to boardwalk construction

At county parks, various facilities will not be open for safety reasons.  These include restrooms, showers, playgrounds, off-leash dog parks, spray play areas, retail spaces, food operations and rentals.  Also, lifeguards will not be on duty. Guests should plan their visits accordingly. Additional parks and amenities will open in the coming weeks.

Although park events and programs have been canceled through May 31, CCPRC will continue offering a variety of virtual opportunities so the community can enjoy what the parks have to offer remotely, via CCPRC’s social media, @CharlestonCountyParks.

• More information:  CharlestonCountyParks.com.