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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.
STEM Hands on Activities Drop In
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
Environmental Education Field Trips & Birthday Parties!
Looking for a fun, hands on and educational experience for students in one of our county parks! We offer Environmental Education program field trips, as well as programs for birthday parties! 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.
Family Game Night at the "Play"villion
Friday, August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Ashley River Park
All ages!
Join us under the pavilion for a night of classic fun at Play-vilion! We’ll have a variety of board games and card games available for all ages—just bring your crew and get ready to play. Whether you're an Uno champ, a Candy Land adventurer, or just love a good game of Connect Four, there’s something for everyone. Come enjoy an evening of friendly competition, laughter, and quality time at the park!
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
Happy Hour Yoga
Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30pm
August 15th, October 3rd, November 7th
Full Moon Yoga
Sunday, September 7th, Corn Moon
The Homeschool Park Co-Op/Enrichment Program
Late Summer Session
Ashley River Park
Ages: 5 - 12
Fridays, August 22nd - October 10th
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)
We are looking for someone to help out with our Homeschool Program! If you love kids and having fun outdoors, let us know! If you are interested or want more information, reach out to Pam Zanowski at pzanowski@dorchestercountysc.gov
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.
$42 County residents $84 Non County residents
$26 Senior County residents(60+) $52 Non County Senior
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)
Birds of Prey
Thursday, September 10th, 10:00 - 11:00am
Wednesday, October 29th, 10:00 - 11:00am
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.
Family Flicks in the Park featuring The Wild Robot
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, The Wild Robot, in the park. Join us at 7:00 for a craft and activity 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.
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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Puzzle Palooza
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
Family B-I-N-G-O Night
Friday, September 26, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Davis-Bailey Park in St George
All ages
Join us for an outdoor fun, friendly, family night of BINGO under the pavilion at Davis-Bailey Park! Cost is per family with a max of 6 people. Pre register here
SC Aquarium Outreach Programs
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 Fun Nights
August 8th, "Playvilion": Family Game Night at Ashley River Park
September 13th, The Wild Robot movie night in Ashley River Park
September 26th, Family BINGO night at Davis-Bailey Park
Porch Pickin' in the Park Music series - September 21st & October 19th - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Ashley River Park
October 7th - National Night Out at Ashley River Park and Davis Bailey Park
October 11th - Family Camp Out
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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