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Wannamaker County Park & Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark

Wannamaker County Park & Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

This scenic park, designed for group and family use, offers over 1,015 acres of woodlands and wetlands, with a freshwater lagoon for pedal boating and bicycling. Other features include a water sprinkler, two playgrounds, a play hill, paved and unpaved trails, an off-leash dog park, a park center, rental facilities, and picnic areas with grills. Bicycles, pedal boats and kayaks are available for rental at the facility. The park's Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark offers over 15 acres with an otter bay, lily pad lagoon for toddlers, a big kahuna, tree house and more. Also located to the north of the park is the Wannamaker North Trail, an 8-mile long off-road trail for mountain bikers of all experience levels.

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Coastal & Islands

North Charleston

Coastal & Islands

8888 University BLVD,
North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 762-5585

Info & Amenities

Location

I-26 exit 205 for Charleston Southern University (US 78). The entrance to the park is about one mile on Hwy.78 on the left. From HWY 52/78: Hwy 52 to Hwy 78 W. Park entrance is on the right. (Approximately 1/2 mile)

Admission

Wannamaker Park gate admission: $2 per/person, age 2 & younger admitted free. Fee charged for boat, bike and kayak rentals. Whirlin' Waters admission: $19.99 adults or above 48'', $14.99 for children under 48'', age 60+ $6.99

Checks Accepted

Yes

Days and Hours of Operation

Daily 8am with seasonal closing hours; waterpark hours are seasonal, 10am-6pm

Visa/Master Card

Yes

Motorcoach Parking

Yes

Biking

Yes

Birding

Yes

Boating

Yes

Hiking

Yes

Paddling

Yes

Fishing

Yes