Saluda Shoals Park new parking fees are in effect as of today, August 5. Daily Parking Fees • Standard Vehicles: $7 • 15-Passenger Vans/Buses: $15 Daily parking applies to the Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing. Your day pass is valid for entry and re-entry throughout the day during regular park hours. For visitors seeking greater flexibility, monthly passes are now available. The 1-Month Park Pass allows access to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing. • 1-Month Park Pass: $10 per vehicle Monthly and Annual Parking Passes can be purchased at the Administration Building. Current annual pass holders may continue using their existing pass until it expires. Extended passes allow for 24-hour coded entry to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates. Thank you for visiting Saluda Shoals Park! Your parking pass purchases help us maintain and enhance the park for everyone to enjoy year-round.

🏈 Ready for football season? Register your child for NFL FLAG this fall with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission! NFL FLAG is the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S., giving boys and girls ages 6–11 a chance to learn the game, build their skills, make new friends, and have fun in a positive, inclusive, no-contact environment. Registration is open through August 13. The season cost is $90, and scholarships are available for families in need. Register online at icrc.net or in person at Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park. 🏈 Volunteer coaches are needed! Interested in coaching? Contact Crooked Creek Park at 803-345-6181, or Seven Oaks Park at 803-722-3336 to learn more.

It’s hard to believe summer camp is already over—time really does fly when you're having fun! We’ve had such a great time with so many awesome campers joining us for a variety of camps and programs over the past few months. Thank you to everyone who spent part of their summer with us!

Kids in grades 4th–6th are invited to a Fun Friday filled with soccer-themed fun on August 21 from 7:00–9:00 PM at Crooked Creek Park! It's going to be an action-packed evening of activities, including: ⚽ Indoor 3v3 Soccer Tournament 🎮 Video Games 🎯 Games & Challenges Parents can enjoy a couple of worry-free hours while our staff supervises all activities. 🍕 $10 per child includes entry, pizza, and a drink. 🎟️ Tickets are available now at https://www.icrc.net/tickets.

As summer comes to an end and school starts back, our splash pad hours are changing. Starting August 11, the splash pads at Melvin Park and Saluda Shoals Park will transition to fall hours. Check out the updated hours below and please plan your visits accordingly.

Registration is now OPEN for the ICRC Children’s Theatre production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr., and we’re looking for kids ages 8-18 to join the cast! Whether your child is stepping into theatre for the very first time or has performed before, this is a great opportunity to get involved and have fun on stage. 🎭 Acting 🎶 Singing 💃 Dancing ⭐ Making new friends ❤️ Building confidence Give your child the chance to be part of this Christmas classic! Visit https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/childrens-theatre for program details. Register at https://www.icrc.net/register. #ChildrensTheatre #IrmoChapinRecreation

Fall Youth Sports Registration closes tomorrow, August 13. Register now to give your child a season of fun, teamwork, and unforgettable moments with ICRC Youth Sports! Youth sports are a great way for kids to stay active, learn new skills, build confidence, and grow both on and off the field. Youth Sports Fall 2026 Programs Include: • Cheerleading • ICRC Storm Cross Country • George Bryan Golf Lessons • Chapin Boys Lacrosse • Chapin Girls Lacrosse • Boys Bridge League Flag Football • Girls Bridge League Flag Football • Bridge League Tackle Football • NFL Flag Football • Tackle Football • MLS GO Soccer Registration is open through August 13. *Registrations after deadline will incur a $5 late registration fee. Visit icrc.net/register for program details, ages, and online registration. You can also register in person at Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park. Please note: All tackle football participants must register in the parks and be weighed. Coaches Needed! If you are interested in coaching a youth team, please contact either Seven Oaks Park at 803-772-3336 or Crooked Creek Park at 803-345-6181. Scholarships for youth athletic programs are available to families in need. For more information call 803-772-3336 or 803-345-6181. #YouthSports #FallSports #irmosc #chapinsc #IrmoChapinRecreation