Hilton Head Island Parks

One of the first things one notices when coming over the bridge to Hilton Head Island is the trees and green spaces. Unlike most East Coast beach resorts, Hilton Head has not clear cut the area, but rather keeping in tune with Sea Pine's founder Charles Fraser's vision, Island developers, for the most part, have blended the building with the natural surroundings. Since Hilton Head became a town, it has purchased many undeveloped tracts and retained them as green space or turned them into parks. On the Island, you will find recreation parks with ball fields, tennis courts and boat ramps; passive community parks with picnic areas and vistas, as well as beach parks with parking and facilities. While on Hilton Head, you are missing out if you do not visit some of these spots.

Recreational Parks

Island Recreation Center: Located off Gm Tree road- Indoor gym, two sand volley ball courts, three basketball courts,  multipurpose field, swimming pool, and playground. (5) Chaplin Park: Located between Singleton and Burkes Beach road-Three multipurpose fields, two basketball courts, four lighted tennis courts, two dog run parks, walking trails, playground, beach access, out door showers, concession stand, rest room facilities, and beach access. (2)
The Crossings Park and Bristol Sports Arena: Located on Helmsman Way off  Palmetto Bay and Arrow Roads-Skate park, roller hockey rink, basketball court, three baseball fields, soccer field, playground, open meadows, rest rooms and concession stand. (4) Barker Field:  Located off Beach City Road on Mitchellville Rd-Three multipurpose fields, play ground, concession stand, and a boardwalk with a free scope to view the Port Royal Sound (1)
Hilton Head Park: Located off William Hilton Parkway in the North Island area- Multipurpose field, basketball court, two tennis courts (6) Cordillo Tennis Park: Located on Cordillo Parkway (3)

Community and Passive Parks

Jarvis Creek Park: Located off William Hilton Parkway and the Cross island Expressway- Passive, open fields. playground, catch and release fishing, picnic areas, and walking trails. Above photo is of Jarvis Creek. (4) Fish Haul Creek: Located at the end of Beach City Road. This park is one of the Island's newest-beach access, restrooms, picnic area, observation gazebo, walking trails. (1)
Shelter Cove Community Park:  Located behind Shelter Cove Plaza-picnic area, community events and festivals, provides excellent view points of the Broad Creek. (7) Greens Shell Community Park: Located on Squire Pope Road-playground, picnic area, basketball court, observation deck, and rest rooms. (2)
Sea Pines Forest Preserve: Located in the Sea Pines resort- 600 acres of pristine woodlands, three lakes and numerous walking trails. Honey Horn Plantation: Located off the Cross Island Expressway and William Hilton Parkway-Coordinated by the Coastal Discovery Museum-68 acres of open space with some historic buildings. (3)

Beach Parks

Alder Beach Park: Located at Alder lane in the South Forest Beach area-beach access and restroom facilities. (1) Coligny Beach Park: Located at the Coligny Circle in South Forest Beach- rest rooms, beach parking and beach access. This is the closest to a "downtown area" Largest of the Island's public parking areas. (3)
Burkes Beach: Limited number of parking spaces. Facilities are at the Chapin Park. This area is not ADA approved. (2) Folly Field Beach: Located off Folly Field Road at the end of Starfish Drive- restrooms and showers, parking, boardwalk to the beach. (5)
Driessen Beach Park: Located at the end of Bradley Beach road.-boardwalk to the beach, restrooms, outdoor showers, picnic area, and playground. (4) Islander's Beach Park: Located near the end of Folly field Road- restrooms, showers, playground, boardwalk to the beach,. Parking is restricted to season beach pass holders. (6)

Boat Landings and Ramps

Marshland Landing: Located on Marshland road just before the Old Oyster Factory- This is a shallow access, good for kayaks, zodiacs, and limited draw boats. (1) Cross Island Landing: Located off Helmsan Way, just past the Crossings park. deep water access. (2)
   

As the Town of Hilton Head Island buys more land, more parks are built and more green areas are opened. Currently, there are plans for a passive park on Pope Avenue just east of the Sea Pines Circle. This park, at one time to be called Boggie Gut, is to be a tribute to Charles Fraser. There are also plans to connect the green area opposite the Hilton Head Resort with the Shelter Cove Community Park. This too will be a passive park offfering walking trails and vista view points along the Broad Creek.

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