3 Charleston County waterparks to open this weekend
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – It's opening weekend for three of the area's largest waterparks.
Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will open Splash Island in Mount Pleasant, Splash Zone on James Island, and its largest park, Whirlin' Waters, in North Charleston for weekends only to begin the warm weather season.
Very hot temperatures expected this weekend
The parks will operate from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. for about two weeks. They will be open Memorial Day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and then starting May 30 will open seven days a week.
CCPRC said park hours will vary this year and provided a preliminary schedule of operation for each location:
Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark (North Charleston Wannamaker County Park)
Open weekends only starting May 17; Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Open daily from May 30 – Aug. 10; weekends from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and weekdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Open weekends only starting Aug. 11 and closing after Labor Day, Sept. 1
Splash Island Waterpark (Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park) and Splash Zone Waterpark (James Island County Park)
Open weekends only starting May 17; Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 – 6 p.m.
Open daily from May 30 – Aug. 3; Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 – 6 p.m.; weekdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Close for the season after Aug. 3
The West County Aquatic Center pool in Hollywood will also open for weekends beginning May 17, with daily operations starting May 30.
View the full park schedule at CharlestonCountyParks.com for more information or to purchase passes and tickets.
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