City of Folly Beach
Parks and Recreation
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Coach Doug & Coach Ryan are a team of high-energy PTR-certified tennis pros who teach full-time. They offer training at Bishop England High School and Rivertowne Country Club. See them in action on Instagram: mtm_tennis
The coaches are passionate instructors who know how to provide fun, organized instruction with experience to manage everything necessary for a quality program.
MTM offers Private, Semi-Private, and Group Lessons for adults and juniors. Skills development: technique, tactics, footwork, and mental strength. All levels welcomed.
Court Hours:
Tues - Thurs 9:30 am - 3:30 pm & Sat 12 - 3 pm
Cost of Clinics:
Adult clinic (2 pros/90 min.) $35 per person
Orange Baller clinic (2 pros/60 min.) $25 per person
Book a lesson or clinic here:
Email: Doug@mtmtennis.com
Call: 847-409-7885
Website: www.mtmtennis.com/folly
Whether fishing, bird watching, or relaxing, the dock to the Folly River is delightful. Enjoy the stroll!
The Parks of Folly Beach
Bark Park
510 E. Erie
The Bark Park is located on the East side of Folly Beach between the 5th and 6th block just past the water tower. You can enter from Erie or Hudson. The park offers natural shade, water for the pups, seating for their people, pet waste bags, and receptacles for disposing of them. Some dog park etiquette to keep in mind:
• Should your pet show signs of illness or contagious disease, don’t bring him/her to the park.
• Don’t bring a puppy less than four months old or a female in heat.
• Keep an eye on your dog! Don’t let your dog be aggressive with another dog.
• Pick up your dog’s waste immediately.
• Don’t bring food for yourself or your dog.
• Bring a ball but be prepared to lose it.
• Don’t let your dog run in a pack. Intervene when play starts to get rough.
• Your dog’s shots must be up to date.
• A full list of rules is posted at the park.
Pirate Cove Playground
510 E. EriePirate Cove Playground is located on the 5th block east between Erie and Hudson. It provides a basketball court, a tennis court, a dog park, and a playground area-themed for Folly Beach with pirates, boats, and the lighthouse slide. Kids will climb on the rope-webbed jungle gym and the shrimp boat equipped with toddler slides, monkey bars, fire pole, tunnel, rock climb, and bridge. There are baby swings, a tire swing, and a little seahorse bounce. There is also a gazebo where you can hold a birthday party or get together.
Wave Watch Playground
500 W. Cooper StTucked away on the west side neighborhood of Folly Beach on the corner of 5th Street West and West Cooper lies a fun, colorful children’s playground called Wave Watch Park. A towering playhouse centers the area with slides, ropes, and poles. Swings, a web rope feature, and spinning seats surround the playhouse. Creatively painted surfboards line the fence with ocean-themed artwork from local residences. Artists include children from the library, the Wetmore family, the Foxhall family, and the Grooms family. New bathrooms on sight use natural solar lighting and feature a framed chalkboard for children to express their artistic side. A gazebo and table fill the corner for snacks and refreshments while enjoying the adventures at Wave Watch Park.
Shadow Race Park
Third Block of W. Ashley Ave
Shadow Race park is the City’s most recently developed space. It is a unique and peaceful park that encourages calm activities and programs. Activities such as ladybug releases, bird watching, walking, relaxing, and reading a book on the pergola benches, contemplating the history of the battery that is on the grounds, and enjoying the landscaping are all possibilities to enjoy at this park. The landscaping has chosen plantings and fixtures to draw in unique local wildlife. Specifically, selected hardscapes such as bat, bee, ladybug, and bird houses are weaved throughout the grounds with a pergola and benches.
Folly River Park-Closed thru April 2021 for beautification projects
60 Center Street
Folly River Park is located on the island's backside, just as you come over the Folly River Bridge, adjacent to Center Street. It includes a community dock, which will allow residents and visitors to fish, crab, and enjoy marsh vistas of sunsets. It is also a great venue for large group events and weddings. It provides a covered stage area, swings, bathrooms, water bottle refill stations, and walkways throughout the park area.
Folly Beach Recreation and Facilities
Tennis Court
510 E. Erie
Enjoy the newly enhanced tennis court on E Erie. Resurfacing has just been completed at this beautiful setting for a few rounds of tennis or pickleball. Adjacent to the Pirates Cove Playground, this is a "must-see" Folly Park area for adults and children alike.
IMPORTANT RULES:
Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Respect neighbors after 6 pm by being polite and quiet.
Prohibited on Courts:
Skateboarding
Bicycle Riding
Roller Blading
Scooter Riding
Basketball Court
510 E. Erie
The hoops are ready for both full-court and half-court basketball. Recently resurfaced with new backboards, hoops, and nets. Ready for hours of fun adjacent to the Pirates Cove Playground and Tennis Court. A great place for a quick practice session or pick up game with friends and neighbors.
IMPORTANT RULES:
Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Respect neighbors after 6 pm by being polite and quiet.
Prohibited on Courts:
Skateboarding
Bicycle Riding
Roller Blading
Scooter Riding
Folly River Park-Closed thru April 2021 for beautification projects.
60 Center StreetThe River Park is located on the backside of the island, just as you come over the Folly River Bridge, adjacent to Center Street. It includes a community dock (currently under renovation), which will allow residents and visitors to fish, crab, and enjoy marsh vistas of sunsets. It is also a great venue for large group events and weddings. It provides a covered stage area, swings, bathrooms, water bottle refill stations, and walkways throughout the park area.
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Community Center-Closed to the public until further notice.
55 Center StLocated on the corner of Center Street and W. Indian Avenue, the Folly Beach Community Center, Library and Park is home to our local public library, the Folly Beach Seniors organization, the Garden Club, and the Civic Club. The beautiful and tranquil “Community Gardens” park located on the Community Center's grounds is very picturesque and tranquil. The library is operated by the Charleston County Public Library system and is designed to enrich the quality of life in the community. Trained professional and support staff are available to meet our residents' and visitors' informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs. The building contains 924 square feet of heated / air-conditioned space, two ADA compliant bathrooms, two ADA compliant entrances/exits, and a small kitchen with a sink and microwave. The building was upgraded in 2008 (ceilings raised, new paint inside and out, ceiling fans, a commercial-grade fire sprinkler system, and a back-up generator).
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Get Out and About!
2021 Recreation Programs
Surf. Paddleboard. Yoga. Relax.
- Charleston SUP Safaris
- Folly Beach Chair Company
- Folly Beach Community Yoga
- Folly Beach SUP and Surf
- Folly Beach Island Yoga
- Isla Surf School
- Serenity Tree Yoga
- Shaka Surf School
- Sol Surfers Surf Camp, LLC
- Sun & Ski Beach Service
- Waves 4 Women
After School Programs
Get to Know our Community!
- City of Folly Beach Council Members
- City of Folly Beach Parks & Recreation Board Members
- Folly Beach Civic Club
- Folly Beach Exchange Club
- Folly Beach Green Team
- Folly Beach Library
- Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program
- Folly Beach Volleyball Club
- Save the Light-The Morris Island Lighthouse
- Folly Beach Official Site for Visitors
