Shipyard Plantation · Hilton Head Island, SC · 843-342-4444

Parks & Recreation on Hilton Head Island

From 74-acre wooded parks and waterfront sculpture trails to public boat landings and historic freedom parks — Hilton Head Island has 22 public parks and recreation areas worth exploring.

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Barker Field

~9 miles from Shipyard

North-end sports complex with baseball and softball fields in a scenic coastal setting.

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Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden

~4 miles from Shipyard

A public demonstration garden at Town Hall showcasing water-wise Lowcountry landscaping.

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Sports & Recreation

Bristol Sports Arena

~3 miles from Shipyard

Outdoor skate park, inline hockey, and basketball courts off Arrow Road.

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Community Parks

Chaplin Community Park

~3 miles from Shipyard

One of the island's most complete community parks — tennis, basketball, playground, and picnic areas.

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Community Parks

Coligny Circle Pocket Park

~2 miles from Shipyard

A small landscaped pocket park steps from Coligny Beach and Coligny Plaza.

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Community Parks

Compass Rose Park

~2 miles from Shipyard

Public art and local history at the corner of Pope Avenue and St. Augustine Place.

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Sports & Recreation

Cordillo Tennis Courts

~2 miles from Shipyard

Newly reconstructed public tennis courts near Forest Beach and Coligny.

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Cross Island Boat Landing

~3 miles from Shipyard

Public boat ramp on Broad Creek — convenient for fishing, kayaking, and waterway exploration.

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Community Parks

Crossings Park

~3 miles from Shipyard

A 74-acre wooded park with sports fields and walking paths on the south end.

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Community Parks

Greens Shell Park

~7 miles from Shipyard

A shaded neighborhood park with playground, basketball, and picnic facilities near Squire Pope Road.

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Hilton Head Island Fishing Cooperative Park

~7 miles from Shipyard

Waterfront park on Skull Creek with kayak and canoe access and deep Gullah fishing heritage.

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Nature & Culture

Honey Horn

~6 miles from Shipyard

Home of the Coastal Discovery Museum — trails, butterfly garden, and Lowcountry history on the Intracoastal.

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Recreation Centers

Island Recreation Center

~5 miles from Shipyard

Full-service recreation center with gym, pool, walking track, and fitness programs.

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Jarvis Creek Park

~5 miles from Shipyard

A 53-acre park with a fishing pier, one-mile pond loop, playground, and picnic shelters.

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Community Parks

Lowcountry Celebration Park

~5 miles from Shipyard

Playgrounds, pavilions, and scenic trails in a lush Lowcountry setting.

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Marshland Road Boat Landing

~6 miles from Shipyard

A historic Gullah-neighborhood boat landing on Broad Creek for kayaking and boating.

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Nature & Culture

Mitchelville Freedom Park

~9 miles from Shipyard

Site of the first self-governed freedmen's community in the US — interpretive trails and adjacent beach access.

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Old House Creek Dock

~5 miles from Shipyard

A public boardwalk and dock over the marsh — ideal for fishing, crabbing, and marsh views.

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Community Parks

Old Schoolhouse Park

~8 miles from Shipyard

Six pickleball courts and a basketball court bordering a tidal marsh on the north end.

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Waterfront Parks

Shelter Cove Community Park

~4 miles from Shipyard

Waterfront park on Broad Creek connecting the Sculpture Trail and Veterans Memorial.

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Nature & Culture

Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail

~4 miles from Shipyard

A waterfront walking trail lined with public art along Broad Creek.

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Waterfront Parks

Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove

~4 miles from Shipyard

A waterfront military memorial at Shelter Cove with Broad Creek views and Sculpture Trail access.

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Stay in Shipyard — explore the whole island

Shipyard's central location puts every park, beach, and recreation area within easy reach.

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