To Do: Pine Trace Park
📍 303 Chandler Creek Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Pine Trace Park, Dorchester County’s long-anticipated 306-acre public park, is officially open—and it's a story worth celebrating.
Located just minutes from downtown Summerville, this sprawling green space has been years in the making. Originally slated to become a 900-home development, the land was purchased by a private company that later foreclosed. In a fortunate twist of fate, the Town of Summerville stepped in to preserve it—transforming what could have been another neighborhood into one of the largest public parks in the county.
🌲 What You’ll Find at Pine Trace
Pine Trace Park blends natural beauty with thoughtful amenities for families, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike:
Inclusive playground fun, featuring:
Ramped play structures & transfer stations
The all-abilities RoxAll Sea Saw
Sensory Wave Climber
Cozy shaded seating for rest and regulation
Soft, poured-in-place rubber surfacingWooded walking trails that wind through native landscapes
Disc golf course (the first county-operated one!)
Fishing & kayak gear rentals for waterside fun
Two fenced dog parks—separate spaces for large and small dogs
Reservable picnic shelters & event space for birthdays, reunions, or casual gatherings
🎟️ Admission: $2 per person (ages 3+), with annual passes available for $40 for Dorchester County residents. Passholders receive unlimited access to both Pine Trace Park and Ashley River Park, plus year-round programs and events.
