Policies and Rentals
Passive Parks Rules and Regulations
Ordinance 2018/53, Chapter 91 of Beaufort County Code, provides all rules and regulations governing passive park properties.
Hunting is not permitted on any passive park property, unless otherwise stated online or on site.
Business Use Application
The Passive Parks Department Business Use Application provides instructions, a fee schedule, and an application process for business use of available passive park properties. Any nonprofit organization and/or association, educational institution, or for-profit individual, limited liability corporation, and/or incorporated corporation desiring to utilize County passive park properties is required to obtain a permit for such activity. This includes those who invite the general public to attend the activity, those who charge attendees admission/fees to participate in the activity, and/or any recreational activity including, but not limited to, a run/walk, educational class, ecotour, or fitness class.
Click here to download the Business Use Application.
Some passive park properties are managed by other municipalities who have their own applicable use policies. Please refer to the table below for available passive park properties and the appropriate person to contact for more information.
Property Name | Managing Agency | Contact Name | Phone Number |
Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Camp St. Mary's Park | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Crystal Lake Park | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Fort Fremont Preserve | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Green's Shell Park | Town of Hilton Head | Eileen Buckalew | (843) 341-4639 |
Oyster Factory Park | Town of Bluffton | Lyndee Simoneaux | (843) 540-1662 |
Whitehall Park | City of Beaufort | Linda Roper | (843) 525-7084 |
Widgeon Point Preserve | Beaufort County | Stefanie Nagid | (843) 255-2152 |
Wright Family Park | Town of Bluffton | Lyndee Simoneaux | (843) 540-1662 |
Facility Rental Application
The Passive Parks Department Facility Rental Application provides instructions, a fee schedule, and an application process for reserving available facilities on passive park properties. The application will be updated as new facilities and amenities become available for public use.
Currently, the only passive park facilities available for rental include:
- Fort Fremont Preserve History Center Conference Room (available Monday through Sunday, 8am to 10pm)
- Widgeon Point Preserve Event Barn (restrictions apply due to nesting Bald Eagles)
- Whitehall Park Pavilion and Grounds (contact Linda Roper with the City of Beaufort for reservation information)
Click here to download the Facility Rental Application.
Geocaching/Letterboxing
Geocaching is a hide and seek outdoor recreational activity where participants use a GPS device to find a "cache". Geocaching is similar to letterboxing, which uses landmark clues and references to find the cache. A typical cache is a small waterproof container with a logbook and/or trinket, such as a small toy or stamp. Geocaching and letterboxing is allowed with an approved permit on County passive parks that are currently open to the public.
Click here to download the geocaching/letterboxing permit application. Permits are valid for 12 months. A new permit request is required every 12 months to confirm its active status.
All-Terrain Wheelchair Reservation
Beaufort County is excited to be able to provide all-terrain wheelchairs available to the public, for FREE! There are currently 3 all-terrain wheelchairs available, one is located at both the Bluffton and St. Helena County branch libraries and one is located at the Crystal Lake Park department office building.
Click here to download the reservation and waiver form.
For more information about the all-terrain wheelchair, you can visit the GRIT website and watch these videos: