This park is an awesome adventure for all ages! It includes water features and walking/running…read moretrails with exercise stops, educational/historic stops, playground equipment, picnic tables, outdoor pavilions and concert/fun event venue and more!

We rode bikes here and the kids loved the park. It was a little hard to keep an eye on them, but…read morethe huge pirate ship was really cool. We came back for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performance and didn't ride because it was cold and we needed to bring chairs. The performance was great, but the back gate to S. Forest was locked and it took over an HOUR to leave the parking lot. This was a safety hazard because of all the near accidents and inability to move.

This beach was like no other beach I had been to. Being the…read moreexplorative individual I am, I stumbled upon this beach which I thought would be a perfect spot to spend my birthday exploring. Urghhh not so much...!!!! This place is located in a residential area and I drive around on a unbusy Monday being a work day but, it still took me like 30mins to try to find a park just to enjoy the beach. I was thinking I did t make a good choice for a beach day. Anywho finally after spotting a person pull out from a street parking spot, finally I was able to park. Next venture i had to figure out was how to get to the beach now. Because of road blocks, I ended up having to ask 2 men at a hotel and they directed me which way to go. At this point, I'm starting to feel defeated but, I'm determined. At least, close to an hour later...I see the beach. It did had a water sprouting from the ground, a few swings for couples so nice landscaping. Then there was the beach, sadly it was not at all what I had expected as the water was muddy looking. Also the sand-flies were aggressive & everywhere. I sat on a boat for a few minutes checking out the view but, honestly on this day it was not much to enjoy beside the wedding that was about to take place. After only 10mins sitting, the sand-flies won! I left the beach and walked around and went through a restaurant which I noticed a lovely pool and a Tiki Bar next door. So thought I would grab a cocktail to start celebrating my birthday to but, not before getting bite 5-6 times by the very aggressive sand-flies. Warned: The beach does not offer the most easiest access to get to. I would have preferred going to Orange Beach in AL so, for this reason instead of staying the 2 nights I planned on staying...it would t have been worth the money. I only stayed in Hilton Head 1 night!!!!!!! Please put up signage so, people know where to PARK and BEACH ENTRANCE SIGNAGE so, 1st timers will not be defeated in trying to go to the correct area of the beach. It's not fun feeling like you're in a maze when visiting somewhere new.

Foggy day at the beach…read more Tide is going out slowly. Even with limited view, the beach was fun.

Great place to tire the kids out. They can play on the boat then look for alligators, turtles,…read morefish, and birds on the piers. Great weather this week. It is supposed to get triple digit heat next week.

It was a great time! I was in Hilton head on vacation with the family I nanny and this playground…read morewas a great time. They have water areas so I suggest wearing a bathing suit to get the full experience!

Compass Rose Park Hilton Head park is a delightful small park, and those who bicycle will know this…read morepark. Very pleasant oasis.

Located at the corner of Pope Avenue and St. Augustine Place, this pretty green space has a number…read moreof sculptures and a very interesting water feature. The water feature has a spinning granite compass rose (perhaps the reason for the park's name) that is floating on water. There is not much parking but they do have a city-provided free wifi available. [Review 12389 overall, 2175 of 2019.]

The preserve is an easy to miss pulloff on the main Hilton Head thoroughfare. It is not large, and…read moreI made a round of most of the trails in half an hour or so. It does offer some distinctive variety of settings meant to evoke various Carolinian landscapes, and is pretty successful at that. The parking area only accommodates a few cars, so it isn't likely to be crowded. If you're really looking for wilderness, Pinckney Island has a lot more of it to offer, but I'm glad that this little patch of land on Hilton Head is preserved for public use.

Fantastic hike! It's like walking through the forest.....on wait, you do! At the pond we saw deer…read moreand fawns. We saw an abundance of birds but missed seeing the big gator! Wear lots of bug spray! At the back of the pond are benches with bird feeders. I want to go back before we leave. The hikes are short.

Nice park trails. husband encountered this large gator on a trail during his early morning run…read more(close to tennis courts). Satellite map view shows a pond around there. watch your dogs!

Great place to bring your dog. It's shaded with lots of trees and has benches. There is a doggy…read morefountain for fresh water and poop bags. A leash and harness rack. Garbage cans and cute dogs running around. Plenty of nice pet owners and a good amount of parking. PLUS, it's close to the beach!! How cool is that:-)

Pleasant family playground in busy Harbour Town…read more Rain or shine, chilly or warm, we always find goups of folks at Harbour Town. Parking is limited, but neat shops and restaurants.

Despite the late hour (well, it was only 6pm but it was early December and so the sun had already…read moreset), there was a decent crowd of families with kids here playing. It's a great spot if you're looking to tire out your little ones with some exercise. Climbing frames, a ground-level tree house, benches, and play activities. I particularly liked that the entire space is fenced in, which makes it a lot harder for little ones to wander off. [Review 12425 overall, 2212 of 2019.]

Jarvis Creek Park is a smaller Hilton Head Island Park; This is not a beach park, and offers…read moreNature's activities. Very quiet; trails ponds and peace and calm.

If you want to get away from the beach for a day, this is a great place to go. You can do catch and…read morerelease fishing, walk the trail around the lake, have a picnic, enjoy birdwatching, and just relax in a very peaceful setting.

Beautiful and peaceful walk/run area around nature and natural wildlife, everyone was respectful…read moreand cleaned up after themselves in the area.

There are a lot of barrier islands around, but I can't think of another one that was this wild and…read morehas this sort of access. You can easily drive; it's only a minute off of the main highway to Hilton Head. But once you're there, you're walking into an atmosphere that feels a world away. The official paths are fairly wide and well-maintained, some are roads. The estimates given by signs assumed that you were pretty slow; I made it to the shell point and back in less than half the time they said. But it was still an hour and a half in what it must be said is a pretty hostile environment. You'll want bug spray and sunscreen (preferably bought somewhere inland where it's cheaper than it is in this area). And a lot of water. I never saw so much as a port-a-potty there, and there certainly wasn't any running water. And you need a lot of water. I bet that it's a nicer place to explore during the winter, which is generally quite pleasant in South Carolina, but regardless, the fact that a free space that shows of this fascinating environment is so easily available is worth considering regardless. If you tough it out, the gothic forests and aromatic marshlands will likely leave an impression.

Came here to visit the forest preserve on a Thursday morning in February. Stay on Greenwood heading…read morewest and you come to a gatehouse where you pay $9 for a day pass. We parked at the walking entrance, but there's limited space. You can also go to the driving entrance and go until you see a sign for the forest preserve. That dirt driveway will take you to a parking area near Fish Island. There are portalets there. The Shell Ring is nearby. If you start at the walking entrance, you cross some rice fields via Boardwalk. We saw some turtles and lizards in that area. Once you get to Fish Island, you might see more birds. Take the Rookery trail to see the most wildlife. We saw a great blue heron and other birds, and an alligator. It was very scenic and the trails were well marked. Signage on the roads isn't great, and it's a little confusing. You can scan a QR code for maps, but those weren't great either. The Sea Pines area is pretty large, but mostly private so beach access is difficult because there's no parking.

The parking area was quite rocky, and to be fair, it was raining a bit when we visited. There are…read moresome signs on how to navigate, but they're not very detailed, so it can be a bit of a hike if you're exploring on your own. There's plenty to see and do.... from walking and birdwatching to exploring the scenic trails and tidal marshes. It's a peaceful spot that offers a nice break from the more bustling parts of Harbour Town. Overall, it's a lovely nature escape and definitely worth adding to your day trip itinerary while visiting Sea Pines and Harbour Town. Many visitors say it's a hidden gem for outdoor lovers and those looking to enjoy some quiet time immersed in nature. Just be prepared for some uneven terrain, especially if the weather isn't perfect.