Parks & Recreation
From waterfront boat landings and historic freedom parks to tennis courts steps from your rental, Hilton Head Island has 22 public parks and recreation areas worth exploring.
Showing 22 parks & recreation areas
Barker Field
A multi-sport recreation area on Hilton Head's north end featuring baseball and softball fields with coastal scenery.
Betsy Jukofsky Xeriscape Garden
A public demonstration garden at Hilton Head's municipal offices showcasing water-conserving xeriscape landscaping techniques.
Bristol Sports Arena
An outdoor recreation destination featuring a skate park, inline hockey rink, and basketball courts off Arrow Road.
Chaplin Community Park
A versatile community park between Burkes Beach and Singleton Beach roads with tennis, basketball, a playground, and open fields.
Coligny Circle Pocket Park
A small landscaped gathering space at the heart of Forest Beach between Coligny Circle and Coligny Plaza.
Compass Rose Park
A public art and history park on Hilton Head's south end featuring water features and exhibits about the island's development.
Cordillo Tennis Courts
Public tennis courts on Hilton Head's south end near Pope Avenue, reconstructed in 2019 and available for daily play.
Cross Island Boat Landing
A public boat ramp beneath the Cross Island Parkway providing access to Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound.
Crossings Park
A 74-acre wooded recreation area on Hilton Head's south end with sports fields, walking trails, and outdoor play spaces.
Greens Shell Park
A neighborhood park on Hilton Head's north end with a playground, basketball court, and picnic pavilion near a historic shell ring.
Hilton Head Island Fishing Cooperative Park
A waterfront park on Skull Creek combining fishing access, non-motorized boating, and local Gullah-Geechee history.
Honey Horn (Coastal Discovery Museum)
Home to the Coastal Discovery Museum, a 68-acre Lowcountry heritage property with nature trails, historic structures, and educational programs.
Island Recreation Center
A full-service community recreation center with a gymnasium, walking track, wellness area, outdoor pool, and youth programs.
Jarvis Creek Park
A 53-acre park with a large pond, fishing pier, one-mile walking loop, playground, and picnic shelters.
Lowcountry Celebration Park
A vibrant community hub with playgrounds, pavilions, and scenic trails perfect for family outings and community gatherings.
Marshland Road Boat Landing
A public boat landing on Broad Creek in one of Hilton Head's historic Gullah neighborhoods, ideal for kayaking and canoeing.
Mitchelville Freedom Park
A historic park on Hilton Head's north end preserving the site of Mitchelville, the first self-governed freedmen's town in the United States.
Old House Creek Dock
A public boardwalk and dock on Hilton Head's marsh landscape, popular for fishing and crabbing with scenic views.
Old Schoolhouse Park
A north-end neighborhood park bordering tidal marsh with six pickleball courts, basketball, and a playground.
Shelter Cove Community Park
A waterfront park on Broad Creek with marsh views, walking paths, picnic areas, and access to the Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail.
Shelter Cove Sculpture Trail
A public art walking trail connecting Shelter Cove Community Park and the Veterans Memorial along Broad Creek.
Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove
A waterfront memorial honoring American military veterans, located within Hilton Head's Shelter Cove park network.
Stay close to it all
Forest Beach vacation rentals put you within easy reach of Coligny, the bike trail network, and the best parks on the island.