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.

 

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 access, details will be provided and updated regularly. Projects currently being worked on are listed below.

  • Bailey Memorial Park (Bluffton/Alljoy)
    • The County approved conceptual plan for Bailey Memorial Park can be downloaded here.
    • County staff are currently waiting on funding to be obtained to move forward with construction permits.
  • Pineview Preserve (Lady's Island/Sams Point Road)
    • The County approved conceptual plan for Pineview Preserve can be downloaded here.
    • County staff are currently finalizing the necessary construction permits.
  • Camp St. Mary's (Okatie/Camp St Marys Road)
    • The County approved conceptual plan for Camp St. Mary's Park can be downloaded here.
    • County staff hired a contractor to conduct property clean up and an engineering firm to create the construction documents.
  • Fords Shell Ring (Hilton Head/Squire Pope Road)
    • The County and Town approved plan for Fords Shell Ring can be downloaded here.
    • County and Town staff are currently finalizing the necessary construction permits.
  • Okatie River Park (Bluffton/Hwy278)
    • The County approved conceptual plan for Okatie River Park can be downloaded here.
    • County staff hired a construction contractor and construction began in December 2024.

 

Passive Park Videos

Please click on the below video links to view various passive park environmental education programs, grand openings, property tours, and more!

Take It Outside Episode 2: Critters of Crystal Lake (2024)

Take It Outside Episode 1: American Alligator (2024)

Environmental Education Program Part 2 (2024)

Environmental Education Program Part 1 (2024)

Meet the Naturalist (2024)

Whitehall Park Grand Opening (2023)

Okatie Regional Preserve Site Tour (2023)
Fort Fremont Preserve Grand Opening (2021)
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve Grand Opening (2021)
Widgeon Point Preserve Grand Opening and Tour (2021)
Crystal Lake Park Grand Opening (2020)
Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve Tour (2019)