News

Check back regularly for news and announcements about passive park programming, upcoming projects and new videos! You can also remain informed by signing up for the "Passive Parks" email list by clicking here.

C A U T I O N

We are working diligently on post-storm clean up. Please use caution when visiting the Passive Parks and remember to Look Up for hanging limbs, Look Down for fallen debris and flooding, and Look Around for fallen trees and accessibility. You can email any concerns to snagid@bcgov.net. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Programming

Contact the County Naturalist, Destiney Rains, for more information at destiney.rains@bcgov.net.

Future Passive Parks

As passive park properties move through the planning and development process for public use, details will be provided and updated regularly. Projects currently being worked on are listed below.

Pineview Preserve (Lady's Island)
- After public review and feedback, the County approved the conceptual plan for Pineview Preserve, which can be downloaded here.
- County staff are currently finalizing the necessary permits for the park plan and hope to bid for construction in Summer 2025.
Camp St. Mary's (Okatie)
- After public review and feedback, the County approved the conceptual plan for Camp St. Mary's Park, which can be downloaded here.
- County staff have hired a contractor to conduct property clean up and an engineering firm to create the construction documents.
Fords Shell Ring (Hilton Head)
- Beaufort County, the Town of Hilton Head Island and the Hilton Head Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina are working together to provide public access and historic interpretation of the 4,000 year old shell ring formation located on this 6-acre property.
- County and Town staff are currently finalizing the necessary permits for the park plan, which can be downloaded here.
Okatie River Park (Bluffton)
- After public review and feedback, the County approved the conceptual plan for Okatie River Park, which can be downloaded here.
- County Council approved the construction contractor and construction will begin in Fall 2024.