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Parks and Tours in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is home to some of the best South Carolina parks. Connect with nature with over a dozen parks, trails, and a variety of tours.

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Memories are only a few clicks away. Explore all Mount Pleasant has to offer below.

Pitt Street Bridge

Icon972 Pitt St, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Pitt Street Bridge is a former trolley bridge, now a scenic public park. Bring your picnic setup for an evening of waterfront wonder!

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Mount Pleasant Splash Pad

Icon99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC

The Mount Pleasant Splash Pad is located at Memorial Waterfront Park, as a piece of the 2025 Phase III addition. This popular splash pad is designed with the heart of Mount Pleasant in mind with elements of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge and the old Mount Pleasant water tower included. Restrooms are available at the park. There is not a life guard on duty, swim/splash at your own risk. No pets, bikes, or skateboards allowed in the splash pad area.

The Splash Pad is closed on Tuesdays from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm for routine maintenance to keep it in safe conditions.

Seasonal Hours: Closed for the season starting on October 26, 2025. It will re-open on April 4, 2026.

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Kearns Park

IconEntrance is on Wando Park Blvd. across from gravel parking lot near the Mark Clark Expressway.

Discover the natural beauty of Kearns Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina! This park is a peaceful spot perfect for walking, nature watching, and enjoying the outdoors. The charming park features scenic walking trails surrounded by marsh views and native Lowcountry landscapes, offering great views of the Cooper River Bridge and Wando River. It is a quiet escape just minutes from Charleston. Whether you’re looking for a short stroll, a place to relax by the water, or a serene spot to connect with nature, Kearns Park is one of Mount Pleasant’s best parks! Follow the Keep It Pleasant Promise while exploring Kearns Park!

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Icon40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Take the Captain's Tour aboard the USS Yorktown to learn about what life was like for sailors at sea during World War II, Vietnam, and during the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule. Some tours go to areas that are usually off-limits for the general public.

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Laurel Hill County Park

Icon1400 Highway 41, Mount Pleasant, SC

This beautiful park site features several miles of running, walking, or biking trails that wind through a variety of landscapes. Pets must be leashed at all times. Leave nothing behind but pawprints. Follow the Keep It Pleasant Promise while exploring Laurel Hill County Park!

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Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

Icon1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

While visiting Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens, take a tour of the mansion, a plantation tractor tour, the self guided Black History In America tour, the Slave History Presentation tour, and tours of the beautiful gardens.

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Wonders’ Way on Cooper River Bridge

Icon99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC

Take in breathtaking views of Mount Pleasant, downtown Charleston, and the Charleston Harbor from Wonders’ Way - the dedicated walking and biking path along the Cooper River Bridge in Mount Pleasant. Stretching 2.7 miles (5.4 miles round trip), this pathway offers the perfect blend of exercise and sightseeing for walkers, bikers, and runners. With sea breezes, soaring diamond bridge towers, and panoramic views all around, it’s one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the beauty of the Lowcountry. Follow the Keep It Pleasant Promise while exploring Wonders' Way!

Access Wonders' Way from Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.

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Nature Adventures

Icon1 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

Nature Adventures is creating experiences and memories to last a lifetime. If you want to rent or be on our guided kayak or stand up paddleboard tour in the waters around Mount Pleasant and Charleston, they have many options!

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Memorial Waterfront Park

Icon11 Ewall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

This park is called the “Crown Jewel of Mount Pleasant” for good reason. Take in the stunning harbor views with access to the Mount Pleasant Pier and Cooper River Bridge pedestrian path.

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