NEWS BRIEFS: New amenities open at Folly Beach County Park

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Staff reports  |  Folly Beach County Park now features big improvements that will help you enjoy a popular park even more.

In addition to new boardwalk access paths from the parking lot to the beach, there are  outdoor showers, changing stations and improvements to the Pelican Watch Pavilion.

But the biggest change is the new Dunes House that replaces a structure destroyed in 2011 during Hurricane Irene. The Dunes House features eight covered picnic tables, restrooms, concessions, a lifeguard room, offices and a large viewing deck so visitors can enjoy the park’s sunset and ocean views. 

Folly Beach County Park, located at the south end of Folly Beach, is scheduled to remain open until sunset daily.  Learn more about the park at ccprc.com.

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