[NORTH CHARLESTON] – Charleston County Parks are welcoming people with special needs, their families, caregivers and friends to a unique night at the waterpark! On Saturday, May 9, Splash Zone Waterpark on James Island will open its gates in the evening for these guests to enjoy.
Special Needs Swim Night will take place after the waterpark is closed to the general public, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Splash Zone, located within James Island County Park, brings the Caribbean to Charleston with island-style play structures, two 200-foot-long slides, a large leisure pool, and a lazy river.
Lifeguards will be on duty throughout the evening. Admission to Special Swim Night is $7 per person attending. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the waterpark. In case of rain, Special Needs Swim Night will be rescheduled for May 16. To purchase advance tickets for Special Needs Swim Night, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
Currently, Splash Zone waterpark is open on weekends only for the general public, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Splash Zone will open for daily operations on May 25.
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark in North Charleston will also host a Special Needs Swim Night on June 20 and July 18. This event is brought to you by the AccessABILITY program of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. Other events hosted for people with special needs include the Special Needs Dance Party on May 13 at the Cooper River Room in Mount Pleasant. For more information on these programs, call 843-795-4386.
In addition to Special Needs Swim Night, Whirlin’ Water Adventure Waterpark is available for private party rentals after hours, a great option for corporate functions and other large groups seeking entertainment and summertime fun. The waterpark also features Luau Landing, a private rental grassy picnic area specifically designed for group use.
For more information on Special Needs Swim Night or the three Charleston County waterparks, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Owned by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), Splash Zone is located at 871 Riverland Drive on James Island, within James Island County Park. Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located just outside of Wannamaker County Park at 8888 University Blvd.(Hwy 78), North Charleston, SC 29406. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 10,000 acres of property and includes four land parks, a historic plantation site, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
