Town and county summer camps, the two town pools, the free splash pad at Memorial Waterfront Park and Splash Island. School is out May 27, 2027.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Summer 2027 camp registration and Splash Island dates had not been posted as of that date; where we give a 2026 price or date, we say so. Facts come from the Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, Charleston County Parks and the school district, linked below.

Charleston County schools let out Thursday, May 27, 2027, an early-release day, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar. Mount Pleasant’s summer runs on town camps at four recreation centers, two indoor town pools, a free splash pad under the Ravenel Bridge and the county’s Splash Island water park.

Who to call

  • Town camps: Jones Center 843-884-2528; Park West 843-856-2196; Darby Building 843-849-2061
  • Town pools: Park West pool 843-856-2536; R.L. Jones Center 843-884-2528
  • Charleston County Parks (Splash Island, county camps): 843-795-4386; Palmetto Islands 843-406-6950

Splash pads and water parks

Place Where Season and hours Cost
Mount Pleasant Splash Pad Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. April to October, 8 a.m. to dusk; closed Tuesdays until noon Free
Splash Island Waterpark Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Parkway Summer only; 2027 dates not posted 2026: $9.99; $8.99 under 48 inches; $6.99 seniors; 2 and under free; plus $2 gate fee

The town splash pad opened in 2025 as part of Memorial Waterfront Park’s third phase and is designed around the Ravenel Bridge and the old Mount Pleasant water tower. There is no lifeguard, and pets, bikes and skateboards are not allowed. Restrooms are in the park. The town posts open and closed notices through its Recreation Department alerts.

Splash Island is built for toddlers through preteens, with a 200-foot body flume (48-inch minimum height), a 16-foot otter slide (30-inch minimum), geysers, waterfalls and an activity pool. In 2026 the weekday after-3 p.m. price was $7.99, except on holidays. If it closes for severe weather, you can come back once on a dated receipt that season.

Town pools

Both town pools are indoor facilities, according to the town’s aquatics page:

  • R.L. Jones Center, 391 Egypt Road
  • Park West Recreation Complex, 1251 Park West Blvd.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee Resident Nonresident
One visit $5 $10
10-visit pass $40 $80
10-visit senior pass $30 $60
Yearly individual $200 $350
Yearly family $400 $700

The lap and open-swim schedule changes weekly and is posted on the town’s pool schedule page; the town warns it can change at short notice because of a lifeguard shortage. Swim lessons, water aerobics and lifeguard certification classes are also offered.

Town summer camps

The Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department runs summer camps at four sites, according to its camps page: the R.L. Jones Center (391 Egypt Road), the Miriam Brown Annex, Park West Recreation Complex and the G.M. Darby Building (302 Pitt St.). Summer 2027 registration dates were not posted as of Oct. 16, 2026.

  • New families register in person first. Households new to town recreation programs must set up an account in person, bringing proof of residency and a birth certificate for each child. After that, registration is online or through the app.
  • Refunds. For summer 2026, the town refunded camp fees minus a $50 nonrefundable deposit through April 1; after that, requests at least five business days before camp got 50% back.
  • The town was taking applications from outside camp hosts for summer 2027 through Oct. 2, 2026.

County camps

Charleston County Parks runs spring, summer and winter camps by age: Discovery Camp (5 to 9), Explorers Camp (6 to 9), Adventure Bound (9 to 10), Adventure Camp and Voyager Camp (10 to 12), Teen Venture and Teen Expedition (13 to 16) and a Junior Lifeguard Program (10 to 15). Summer camp scholarships are offered through the Charleston County Parks Foundation.

Summer safety

The town’s summer safety page links the state fire marshal’s guides to pool, boating, grilling and fireworks safety. Hurricane season starts June 1; see our hurricane prep guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a splash pad in Mount Pleasant?

Yes. The town’s free splash pad at Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., is open April to October from 8 a.m. to dusk, except Tuesday mornings until noon for maintenance. There is no lifeguard.

How much does it cost to swim at a Mount Pleasant town pool?

$5 a visit for residents and $10 for nonresidents, or $40 for a 10-visit resident pass. Yearly resident memberships are $200 for an individual and $400 for a family. Both pools, at the R.L. Jones Center and Park West, are indoors.

When does Splash Island open in 2027?

Charleston County Parks had not posted 2027 dates as of Oct. 16, 2026. The water park at Palmetto Islands County Park closed for 2026 after Aug. 2. In 2026, admission was $9.99, plus the $2 park gate fee.

When is the last day of school in Charleston County in 2027?

Thursday, May 27, 2027, an early-release day, according to the district’s 2026-27 calendar.