🍉 Spend the day at the Pageland Watermelon Festival! Join us for a fun-filled day trip on Saturday, July 18, 2026, as we head to Pageland, SC for a day of summer favorites. Enjoy fresh watermelon, cheer on the watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests, watch the parade along McGregor Street, and enjoy carnival rides, a car show, food trucks, and craft vendors. Ages 50+ | $30 per person Register online at https://www.icrc.net/register or call Crooked Creek Park at 803-345-6181 or Seven Oaks Park at 803-722-3336 to reserve your spot! Deadline to register is July 15th. Depart: • Crooked Creek Park: 8:00 a.m. • Seven Oaks Park: 8:45 a.m. Return: • Seven Oaks Park: 3:15 p.m. • Crooked Creek Park: 4:00 p.m. #PagelandWatermelonFestival #SeniorTravel #GroupTrips

Keep your kids active this July with KidFit camps! 🤸🏀 KidFit camps are packed with active games, new skills, and plenty of fun. It's a great way to keep kids moving this summer! Register today at https://www.icrc.net/register. #KidFitCamps #SummerCamps

The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is honored to be nominated by readers of Irmo Chapin Life Magazine for Best Place to Work and Best Meeting Facility! Being recognized for Best Place to Work means celebrating the people behind everything we do. We’re grateful for our amazing staff and the dedication they bring to serving our community. Their teamwork and commitment are what make ICRC so special. We’re also excited to see The Meech House at Mungo Park nominated for Best Meeting Facility. With its beautiful setting and welcoming atmosphere, it provides the perfect space for meetings, celebrations, and special gatherings. Thank you to everyone who nominated ICRC and The Meech House. We appreciate your support and are proud to be part of the Irmo-Chapin community! 💙💚 Voting is open now! We’d love your support — cast your vote at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8894132/Best-of-Irmo-Chapin-Life-Magazine-2027-Official-Voting

Christmas in July: Book Now, Celebrate Later! Why wait until December to start planning the most magical party of the year? Celebrate Christmas in July by checking one thing off your holiday to-do list early! Reserve your holiday party at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park or the Meech House at Mungo Park and give your guests a festive celebration they're sure to remember. • The River Center offers flexible event spaces, ideal for larger celebrations, all surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Saluda Shoals Park. • The Meech House at Mungo Park provides a charming, intimate venue nestled in a quiet setting that's perfect for smaller gatherings. Call 803-213-2026 or email cmorris@icrc.net to book today! Learn more at icrc.net. #HolidayPlanning #EventSpaces

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.

‼️Saluda Shoals Park: NEW Parking System & Pass Options Coming August 5, 2026. Saluda Shoals Park is introducing a new automated parking gate system designed to make entering the park easier and more convenient for our park patrons. Daily Visitors Day passes can be purchased at on-site parking kiosks. Please note that all kiosks are cashless and accept credit and debit card payments only. Daily Parking Fees • Standard Vehicles: $7 • 15-Passenger Vans/Buses: $15 Annual Pass Holders Annual pass holders will no longer need a physical pass. Instead, you’ll receive a QR code that can be scanned directly from your smartphone for quick and easy park entry. Current annual pass holders may continue using their existing pass until it expires. The Annual Pass provides access to Saluda Shoals Park’s East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing, during regular park hours. • Annual Pass (1st Vehicle): $75 • Annual Pass (2nd Vehicle): $40 Extended Annual Pass The Extended Annual pass provides 24-hour access to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates. • Extended Annual Pass (1st Vehicle): $100 • Extended Annual Pass (2nd Vehicle): $50 Monthly Pass For visitors seeking greater flexibility, monthly passes will now be available. The 1-Month Park Pass allows access to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing. The 1-Month Extended Pass is good only at Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates. • 1-Month Park Pass: $10 per vehicle • 1-Month Extended Park Pass: $15 per vehicle Updated fees and new pass options are effective August 5, 2026. All credit/debit card transactions will include a 3.5% merchant fee. Thank you for visiting Saluda Shoals Park! Your pass purchases help us maintain and enhance the park for everyone to enjoy year-round.

Fall Sports Registration is NOW OPEN! Get ready for 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 July 16–August 13. 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