The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission recently opened a new paddle sports launch at its Folly Beach Boat Landing.
The launch features seven new vehicle-only parking spaces, with a walkway leading to the floating dock system. At the end of the floating dock are two pull-through launch systems designed for kayaks and canoes. These launch systems provide a stable platform for getting in and out of the water. The paddle sports launch area is created specifically for paddle sports craft, so motorized craft/boats will not be permitted to launch from or tie up to the new dock.
This project was funded by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission along with the City of Folly Beach.
Also part of the project was the creation of a new seating area with benches to enjoy views of the Folly River. This portion of the project was funded by the City of Folly Beach Tourism and Visitor Promotion Committee.
The Folly Beach Boat Landing is located on the Folly River and is accessible from Center Street across the river from Crosby’s Seafood. The landing receives a high volume of users, so in order to make it available to as many people as possible, proper parking etiquette is enforced. Vehicles with trailers should park in the lot’s longer trailer spaces, and vehicles without trailers should park only in the shorter spaces as designated.
Additional information on the Folly Beach Boat Landing, including rules for its use, are available at ccprc.com/boating. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission maintains 19 public boat landings throughout Charleston County. For additional information, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
