Summerville, SC Parks & Recreation

06/12/2026

Join us for our Rhythm and Roots concert next Friday, June 19th!

Learn some local culture and history with a Gullah storyteller, then kickback and enjoy some sweet reggae tunes with Mystic Vibrations. We also have food trucks, games, a sweetgrass basket weaver, and some information with the IAAM.

We'll see you there (except if you're a vampire)

06/11/2026

Do you harbor a hatred of the dreaded kudzu and other harmful vines? Then join us for our next volunteer clean-up!

We'll be removing vines and helping out our local trees in Azalea Park in the area near the gazebos and pond. We'll provide gloves, trash bags, shears, and water bottles. You just need to bring your helping hands (and wear clothes you can get dirty in along with closed toe shoes).

You can sign up to help us out online here: https://secure.rec1.com/SC/summerville-sc/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNTMwMDY=

06/11/2026

Yesterday, y'all and Town of Summerville, SC celebrated Mason's Birthday. Now, "Uncle" Mason is gearing up to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

If you're walking around town today or are going to be in the neighborhood for 4th of July, be sure to check out this patriotic attire we just placed on Mason the Mason Jar. He's not too far away from where shuttle buses will be available to transport people to our upcoming Fireworks & Freedom Festival on July 4th, so you can stop by and get a pic with him and his new hat before or after the show.

Are you ready for this year's Fireworks and Freedom show out at Gahagan Park in 3 weeks? A huge thank you again to Bayer HFCU for sponsoring the event this year and Renewal by Andersen for sponsoring the kids' zone. For more information, check out our website here: https://summervilleparks.com/670/Fireworks-Freedom-Festival

06/10/2026

We'll be featuring some of our programs and highlighting the importance our parks play in YOUR day-to-day life at the next Third Thursday event. Mark your calendars and join us there next week!

Join us in Hutchinson Square next week for Third Thursday, an evening of community, entertainment, and local fun!

This month we will be celebrating Live Well Summerville with Summerville, SC Parks & Recreation . Watch exciting demonstrations throughout the evening from our Summerville Parks & Recreation classes and programs

Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and experience all that makes Summerville such a special place to live, work, and play.

Did you know? Parks and recreation programs help strengthen communities by providing opportunities for fitness, social connection, youth development, and lifelong learning. In Summerville, these programs create spaces where residents of all ages can stay active, build friendships, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Mark your calendar and spend your Thursday evening supporting local businesses, connecting with your community, and enjoying a beautiful evening in Downtown Summerville!

06/10/2026

Out at Gahagan Park (184 W. Boundary St.) with The Blood Connection for a blood drive. Come out today from 10am to 3pm and do some good!

06/09/2026

Gnome Your Parks Update - Parker the Gnome has moved!!!😲

Doty Park was getting a little too busy with summer camps going on. He heard that there was going to be a reggae concert out at Brown Family Park next Friday (June 19th), so he decided to head over there next to get a good spot for the show. Check out the pics to get an idea of where he's at.

Didn't find him at Doty Park or just now hearing about the Gnome Your Parks scavenger hunt and want to join? Don't worry, Parker leaves signs behind wherever he goes. If you take a picture of the sign where he was at and turn that in along with a picture of his current location, you can still participate and get credit for previous locations. You can also keep track of Parker's whereabouts and how the program works on our website here: https://summervilleparks.com/718/Gnome-Your-Parks
Happy Gnome Hunting! 🔎

06/08/2026

We've got exciting news for local skateboarders: we're planning a new skatepark!

We'll be creating a new skatepark in the location of the current skatepark with brand new features and amenities. Because of this, we're seeking public input on what y'all want to see at this location.

Join us on Tuesday, June 30th, and let us know what you want out there. Meeting is from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Doty Depot Building (320 N. Laurel St.). We'll see you there!

06/07/2026

Tennis camp and pickleball camp in the same week??? It's more likely than you'd think with Summerville Parks and Rec 😉

Summer camps have been going strong, and we're super excited for another amazing week of camps coming up soon. Here's a few action shots of our pickleball camps and tennis camps at Doty Park. It's easy to facilitate both when we've got both pickleball courts AND tennis courts at one place.

Which do you prefer: tennis or pickleball? Or do you have your camper signed up for another one of our sports camps this season? You can check out all our current camp listings that we still have available at summervilleparks.com!

06/06/2026

Nature camp came to the rescue yesterday! 😲
On Friday morning, our staff discovered a baby mockingbird that had fallen out of its nest outside of the Rollins Edwards Community Center. At first, our team attempted to place the bird back in its nest, only for it to jump right out again the second they put it down.

Luckily our nature camp, led by naturalist Tara Bailey, came right along. Tara was able to confirm that the baby was actually a fledgling. This is the stage of a bird's life where it naturally leaves the nest to hop around and hide on ground before it can fly. Thanks to them, we were able to safely leave the bird in a hiding spot where its momma could easily watch over it.

Nature camp is always one of our most popular camps, teaching kids (and in this case, some of our staff) about our natural environment. We just finished our first week of camps yesterday, but there's still 9 more weeks of summer fun left.
If you're still looking for a camp, be sure to see what we have to offer at summervilleparks.com!