As the saying goes, the only thing separating Charleston from Hell in the summertime is a screen door. Well, we have an antidote for those sweltering summer days: a visit to Charleston County water parks.
All three splashy attractions have rolled out their summer 2024 hours and with activities for all ages, you’re pretty much guaranteed to cool off a few degrees.
You know it’s summer in CHS when the Charleston County water parks roll out their seasonal hours.
Photo via @charlestoncountyparks
Goggle at these water parks:
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
Location: Wannamaker County Park
Highlights: The 65-ft Washout slides, the 27,000-sqft Big Kahuna wave pool, The Rollin’ River lazy river
Schedule: Now-Sunday, Aug. 11, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. + weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Sept. 1, weekends only 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: $24.99 general admission
Splash Island Waterpark
Location: Palmetto Islands County Park
Highlights: 200-ft body flume, 16-ft otter slide, raindrop waterfalls
Schedule: Saturday, June 8-Sunday, Aug. 4, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-6 p.m.
Admission: $10.99 general admission; $2 per person Palmetto Islands County Park gate admission also required
Looking to cool off this summer in Charleston? Water parks are the right choice.
Photo via @charlestoncountyparks
Splash Zone Waterpark
Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr.
Highlights: 200-ft tube slide + open slide, rainforest-themed play structure
Schedule: Saturday, June 8-Sunday, Aug. 4, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-6 p.m.
Admission: $15.99 general admission
Pro tips: Admission for kids + seniors costs a few dollars less than general admission at each park. Go after 3 p.m. on weekdays to snag cheaper general admission. If you’re planning to visit the water parks a lot this summer, you might want to splurge for a Splash Pass 2024.
You better believe we’ll be floating down the Rollin’ River soon — see you there, CHS.
