Parks and Recreation

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Travel and Outdoors
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Travel and Outdoors
A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park
The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.
March 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
Leaders break ground on Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
Magnolia Landing will be the newest waterfront work, live, and play project in the Charleston area, and its been in the works for nearly 20 years.
February 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
The lowdown on the Lowcountry’s Spanish moss
We’re giving you the facts about Spanish moss and breaking down the history behind this classic Lowcountry plant.
February 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Get an early start to spring fun with the Family Camp Jam
The Family Camp Jam is hosted at Johns Island County Park and features lots of activities for family fun.
February 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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25+ parks in Charleston
We’re highlighting more than 25 of the best parks that Charleston, SC has to offer — complete with Laurel Hill County Park, Charles Towne Landing, and Hampton Park.
January 31, 2025
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Events
Know before you go: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Whether you’re planning a wild weekend of wildlife interaction or a quiet evening admiring fine art, The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has something for everybody.
January 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
Explore Charleston’s Museum Mile
Explore more than a dozen cultural sites in Charleston’s Museum Mile.
January 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
8 Lowcountry conservation projects receive Charleston County Greenbelt Funding
The Lowcountry Land Trust announced $8,556,750 for eight conservation projects that stretch from the Stono River to the Santee River.
December 19, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
The Lowcountry Lowline project’s progress
The City of Charleston’s Lowcountry Lowline project has been in the works for years and is set to
November 7, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Blast to the past for this year’s Party for the Parks
Party for the Parks attendees will travel to the past for a 1960s Palm Royale theme.
September 9, 2024
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Erika Ross
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