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Parks:
Beach Walker Park:
Located on the west end of Kiawah Island, Beach Walker Park is part of the Charleston County Park and Recreation program. It offers ocean frontage and a river view with the only public beach access on the island. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally along a beachfront designated swimming area.
Johns Island Park:
Located near the intersection of Maybank Hwy and Main Road.
1770 Bozo Lane Johns Island, SC 29455
843-559-2097
Caw Caw Interpretive Center:
Situated among a 654-acre site rich in natural, cultural and historical resources, visitors will find Caw Caw Interpretive Center. Once part of a 5,500-acre rice plantation that flourished in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, the land was home to enslaved Africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve a highly successful series of rice fields out of this cypress swamp.
Still evident are the earthen dikes, remnant water control structures, and visible canals that attest to the diversity of habitats that are home to migratory waterfowl, songbirds, deer, otter, and alligators.
Ravenel, South Carolina
843-889-8898 or 843-795-4386
Points of interest:
Angel Oak:
The Angel Oak on Johns Island is one of the oldest and largest live oaks in the country. It is believed to be more than 1,400 years old.
The tree, which is a live oak, Quercus virginiana, a species prevalent in the sea islands of South Carolina, is 65 feet high and has a circumference of 25 feet. While its height may not be impressive, the shaded area covered by its foliage extends over 17,000 square feet, making it a delightful place to catch some shade in the summer months.
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In addition to the peace and beauty it brings to its visitors, the Angel Oak has been recognized as a 2000 Millennium Tree and the 2004 South Carolina Heritage Tree. The naming of the Angel Oak comes from the owners of the land several generations ago, Martha and Justis Angel. The Angel Oak property was acquired by the City of Charleston in 1991.
The Angel Oak is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The gift shop keeps the same hours. There is no admission charge, but profits from the gift shop help maintain the site.
The Angel Oak is located at 3688 Angel Oak Road on Johns Island. For more information, call 843-559-3496.
Mullet Hall Equestrian Center at Johns Island County Park:
This 738-acre facility is the host site for competitive horse shows, festivals, events and exhibits, featuring four show rings and two 98-stall barns. Also a great spot for trail riding, the site boasts some 20 miles of trails winding through Southern pines and moss-draped oaks, open meadows and farm fields. Trail Pass required for entry
2662 Mullet Hall RD
Johns Island,SC 29455
(843) 795-4386 FAX: (843) 406-6583 www.ccprc.com
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