Kiawah’s Beachwalker Park makes top 10 national beach list

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Kiawah’s Beachwalker Park Landsat 5 image (left) + Landsat 8 image (right). | Image via NASA

On the heels of NASA launching Landsat 9 next month — a planned Earth observation satellite — the agency decided to spotlight Dr. Beach’s “Top 10 US Beaches of 2021” as seen by Landsat 8, including the Lowcountry’s own Beachwalker Park coming in at No. 9 on the list.

The park on Kiawah Island is operated by Kiawah Development Partners, Charleston County Council, and the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission.

What are park amenities?

  • Boardwalk + accessible ramp
  • Lifeguards
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Dressing areas
  • Restrooms
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area with grills (first-come, first-served)
  • Outdoor showers
  • Beach-accessible wheelchairs

The park offers ocean frontage + a river view and is located at 8 Beachwalker Dr. Know before you go: A photo ID is required for beach chair, umbrella, and wheelchair rentals.

Take a look at more earth observations of the beach. 🌎