Swan Dr Kayak Launch now Open
We recently celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the Swan Drive Kayak Launch at 137 Swan Drive in Summerville! This new launch is Dorchester County’s second public kayak launch and the uppermost access point on the stunning Ashley River Blue Trail, offering up to 30 miles of paddling adventure toward downtown Charleston, and it’s just under five miles from our Ashley River Park Kayak Launch.
The Homeschool Park Co-Op/Enrichment Program
Spring Series
Spring Session 2 - May 16th - June 27th
Ashley River Park
Ages: 5 - 12
A well-rounded outdoor educational experience that facilitates interest based learning through outdoor exploration, STEM activities, crafts, story times, and imaginative play. Program will encourage teamwork and group activities, critical thinking skills, foster a love for STEM subjects, provide an opportunity for artistic expression through crafts and activities and encourage imaginative play and self expression. Program runs for 8 weeks but you may sign up for individual weeks.
Pre register here Programs (recdesk.com)
SPLASH PADS OPEN
The Splash Pads at Ashley River Park and Davis Bailey Park are open for the season!
from 9:00am - 6:00pm
They will remain open daily for the rest of the spring and summer.
Nature Walk Wednesday!
9:00 - 11:00am
May 28th Rosebrock Park
June 4th, Ashley River Park
Join us every Wednesday for Nature Walk Wednesday, a guided stroll through the scenic trails of Ashley River Park or Rosebrock Park. Discover the beauty of the Lowcountry's natural landscapes, learn about local wildlife, and enjoy fresh air and movement in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking for a peaceful midweek reset, all ages and experience levels are welcome. Meeting locations alternate weekly—check our schedule to see where we’ll be exploring next! Pre register here. Programs
ANNUAL PARK PASSES
Our annual Park pass is a great deal and allows 9 passengers entrance into the park as opposed to paying $2 a person each visit. Buy your pass online or come by the Ashley River Park office.
$40 County residents $80 Non County residents
$25 Senior County residents(60+) $50 Non County Senior
Geocaching
Thursday, May 29th, 10:00 - 11:00am
Ashley River Park
All ages
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS devices and clues to find and hide containers, called caches, which contain different objects. Learn how to use the Geocaching app to find and hide caches of your own. Help us find the hidden cache in the park for a prize at the end! Program is included in gate fee or with park pass. Pre register here.
 Hurricane Expo
Saturday, May 31st, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ashley River Park
Prepare your home and family for hurricane season, while having fun at Ashley River Park! Join us at this event to receive valuable preparedness information and enjoy inflatables, train rides, face painting, balloons art, and food. All ages welcome!
Environmental Education Field Trips
Looking for a fun, hands on and educational experience for students in one of our county parks! We offer Environmental Education program field trips. Topics include plants, reptiles and amphibians, skull identification, ecosystems, scavenger hunts, birding and can be customized for your group, grades and ages. E-mail Pam Zanowski at pzanowski@dorchestercountysc.gov for additional information or to book a field trip.
Birds of Prey
Tuesday, June 3rd, 10:00 - 11:00am
Ashley River Park
Center for Birds of Prey will be out at Ashley River Park to talk about birds we may see or hear in our area, as well as have some feathered friends with them and may even offer a flight demonstration. Program is free with gate admission or annual park pass. Pre register here Programs
STEM Hands on Activities Drop In
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2:30 - 3:30pm
Thursday, August 7th, 9:30 - 10:30am
Friday, October 10, 9:30 - 10:30am
Ashley River Park
Ages: 5 & up
We have teamed up with the South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College to offer a variety of hands on STEM related activities like circuit design, rocket launch, 3D printing demonstrations and others. Program is a drop in and appropriate for grade school age children. Pre register here. Programs
From Paper to Petals
June 6th, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Ashley River Park
All ages
Unleash your creativity and bring a touch of everlasting beauty to your space with Paper to Petals! In this hands-on class, you will learn the art of crafting stunning paper flowers using a variety of techniques. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step in creating lifelike blooms, perfect for home décor, gifts, or special occasions. All materials are included with the program fee, so just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Suitable for all skill levels. Pre register here
Yoga in the Park
Join yoga instructor Angie Spinelli for Full Moon and Happy Hour flow yoga classes at the pavilion in Ashley River Park. All abilities welcome! Bring a mat and water bottle. Pre register here. Programs
Full Moon Yoga
Wednesday, June 11th, Strawberry Moon
Sunday, September 7th, Corn Moon
Happy Hour Yoga
Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
July 11th, August 15th, October 3rd, November 7th
SC Aquarium Outreach Programs
Thursday, June 12th, 10:00 - 11:00am - Marine Invertebrates
Tuesday, October 14th, 10:00 -11:00am - Mountains to the Sea
We are so excited that the SC Aquarium Outreach program will be on site at Ashley River to talk about reptiles, amphibians, marine invertebrates, and all things from the mountains to the sea. Come out to this interactive program and learn all about what can be seen in our state. Program is included in gate fee or with annual park pass. Pre register here. Programs
Family B-I-N-G-O Night
Friday, June 13th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Ashley River Park
All ages
Join us for an outdoor fun, friendly, family night of BINGO under the Ashley River Park pavilion! Cost is per family with a max of 6 people. Pre register here
Puzzle Palooza
Thursday, June 19th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, September 25th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, October 30th, 6:00 - 800pm
Ashley River Park
Get your team (2-4 people) to compete in DCPR's PuzzlePalooza program! Teams will race to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. There will be a 2 hour time limit. If the time expires before a team completes the puzzle, loose pieces will be counted to determine the winners. Pre register here. Programs
Dorchester County Rosebrock Park and Davis-Bailey Park Open TRACK Trails for Kids and Families
Visit our Kids in Parks TRACK Trails kiosks at Rosebrock and Davis-Bailey Parks!
TRACK Trail offers visitors a series of self-guided activity brochures that turn an ordinary hike into a fun-filled, discover-packed adventure. The trail’s Types of Trees activity helps children learn about the different varieties of oak, maple, and pine trees found along the trail. The Birds of the Woods and Wetlands activity provides participants with identification information for some of the park’s popular bird species.
Kids who participate in the program can register their TRACK Trail adventures at KidsinParks.com to earn a series of prizes designed to make their next outdoor adventure even more fun and meaningful. Since the program’s inception, more than a million TRACK Trail adventures have been completed by kids.
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Grandparents Day Nature Walk
Sunday, September 7th, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Ashley River Park
All ages
Celebrate Grandparents Day with a nature walk through Ashley River Park. We will talk about all the wildlife, birds and flora and fauna that can be seen on a typical visit to the park. We will have a special treat for any grandparents that join us. Program is included in your gate fee admission or with your park pass. Pre register here. Programs (recdesk.com)
Family Flicks in the Park
Saturday, September 13th, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Ashley River Park
We are partnering with our friends from the Ashley River Library to offer a family friendly movie(TBD) in the park. Join us at 7:00 for a craft under the pavilion and movie at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket. Concessions will be sold. Admission is $2 per person or free with annual park pass.
Porch Pickin' in the Park Music series - September 21st & October 19th - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Ashley River Park
May 31st - Hurricane Expo
October 24th - Trunk or Treat at Davis Bailey Park
October 25th - Eerie Express at Ashley River Park
November 15th - Dorchester District 2 Steel Drum Concert
November 22nd - Ashley River Adventure Race
December 13th - Santa's Workshop with DCSO
December 20th - Brunch with the Grinch
December 31st - Noon Year's Eve Party at Ashley River Park
Be on the look out for other programs like fishing, geocaching, arts in the park & more!
To register or for additional information on programs or facilities, please visit our web site at Dorchester County Parks and Recreation.
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