Inside: A real mom review of the Splash Island Water Park in Mt. PleasantSC at Palmetto Islands County Park. Is it worth the visit? Find out!
Welcome to Splash Island!
Tucked inside Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. PleasantSCSplash Island is a colorful water playground perfect for little toddler adventurers and elementary-aged kids alike.
Tucked inside Palmetto Islands County Park in Mt. PleasantSCSplash Island is a colorful water playground perfect for little toddler adventurers and elementary-aged kids alike.
Our Favorites at Splash Island
My daughter loves the toddler areathere are enough activities in there to keep her busy all day. The small turtle water slide is one of her favoritesalong with the interactive water “dams” where she can figure out exactly how she can get the water to overflow in all directions!
My son loves the otter slides and the swimming pool. The otter slides are great if you have multiple children because they can hold hands and go down at the same timeit makes for a sweet sibling photo op too!
Note: While both of my children are too small for the body flume slideit doesn’t put a damper on the day.
Cool Stuff to Play On at Splash Island
Here’s what little water explorers can enjoy:
- Lounge chairslifeguards everywhere so grown-ups can relax
- Big 200-foot “body flume” slide (must be at least 48″ tall)
- Smaller 16-foot “otter” slide (min. 30″ tall)
- Spray zones with fountainsgeysers & “raindrop” waterfalls
- Activity pool with shallow play areas
There are also lockersrestroomsshower/changing spotsand a party area for birthdays!
Snack Bar & Treats
Need a break from splashing? The park’s snack bar offers kids’ meal combos—including a Capri Sun and a choice of side—plus lots of snacks and ice cream to cool off.
While we have seen people bring in coolersit is discouragedand stated on their website that outside food is not allowed. And that’s okbecause my kids love the chicken fingersfriesand the corn dog option with cold watermelon slices.
Splash Island Park Hours
Splash Island is seasonal. This summerit’s open:
- Holidays (like Memorial Day & 4th of July): 10 am – 6 pm
- Monday–Friday: 10 am –5 pm
- Saturday: 10 am– 6 pm
- Sunday: 1 pm – 6 pm
(*Palmetto Islands County Park itself opens earlieraround 8 am or sunset closesbut Splash Island follows the times above)
Extra Fun Outside the Water
Splash Island is inside a big nature park — so families can also:
- Bike or walk on miles of paved or wood trails
- Picnics under shady trees
- Visit the playground “Big Toy” area
- Fish or crab off the tidal creek dock
- Rent kayaks and paddle around (Just remember: the park’s bike rentals start at 10 amand a $2 gate fee applies for entry)
Tips for a Great Day at Splash Island
- Come early (right at opening) to grab a good lounge chair. We have come a few times and there were none available. Getting there early is key!
- There is plenty of free parking directly near Splash Island.
- Bring towelssunscreenand a change of clothes
- Even after water timeexplore the trails or the playground
- Check if your birthday party could be here—Splash Island does private party rentals and birthday packages.
A Typical Splash Island Day
- Arrive around 10 am
- Race down the big water slides!
- Splash and drip under geysers and sprinklers.
- Break for hot dogsCapri Sunspopcornor ice cream.
- Change and play on the park playground.
- Walk the nature trails or fish off the dock.
- Maybe wrap up with one last dip before the park closes—5 pm on weekdays or 6 pm on weekends.
Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park is a great place to enjoy water slidessplash zonessnacksand more outdoor adventuring. For questions or to book a partycall 843.795.4386.
Have a splashtastic day!
Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush ParkwayMt. PleasantSC
Snag some free water days at these FREE Splash Pads in CharlestonSC
Where else can you enjoy summer in Charleston?
Start Here! The Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun in CharlestonSC
