These are privately owned and operated facilities located within residential neighborhoods. Memberships are available to residents at their respective boat landing for an additional fee. Once registered, members will be able to access their respective landing with a fob.

Users are subject to rules and regulations designed to minimize inconvenience to the neighboring property owners. To gain access to these facilities, please contact info@dicommunity.org or call us at (843) 971-9200.

Current Fees:

New Membership Fee: $100

Annual Renewal: $100

Please contact info@dicommunity.org or 843.971.9200 for the boat landing application.

Please read the rental guidelines below:

• Daniel Island Community Association residents will only be permitted to rent from the Beresford Creek Boat Landing
  • In stock equipment:
    • 3 single sit on top kayaks
    • 3 tandem sit on top kayaks
    • 4 stand up paddleboards
    • All necessary life jackets and paddles for rental
• Daniel Island Park Association residents will only be permitted to rent from the Ralston Creek Boat Landing
  • In stock equipment:
    • 3 single sit on top kayaks
    • 2 tandem sit on top kayaks
    • 1 stand up paddleboard
    • All necessary life jackets and paddles for rental
• Please note that for Daniel Island Town Association residents, the rental of the kayaks and paddleboards will not be available, but stay tuned for information on upcoming rental options for watercraft at the new Daniel Island Yacht Club at the end of River Landing Drive.
• Participants must be 18 or older to rent a watercraft. Children must be a minimum of 50lbs or 3 years of age to participate. An adult must accompany children under 18 in a tandem kayak. Maximum of 1 child per adult.
• Kayaks and SUP’s may NOT leave Daniel Island.
• All rentals include watercraft, PFD (personal flotation device), and paddle. All rented equipment must be returned to the locker where it was originally picked up.
• If any rented equipment is damaged, lost, or stolen, the renter will be charged full replacement or repair costs at retail prices.
• Daniel Island POA reserves the right to charge an additional ½ day or full day fee for each watercraft that is returned later than their expected return time.
• Our insurance requires at ALL rentals must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. (This means that the POA office needs to be contacted 48 hours out from the rental.)
  • This includes both the completed paperwork per user and full payment.
  • If booking for a Monday, the rental paperwork and payment must be completed by 12 PM on the preceding Friday.
  • If booking for a weekend, the rental paperwork and payment must be completed by 12 PM on the preceding Wednesday for pick up on Thursdays.
• Please note, if you would like to rent on a Saturday or Sunday, you would have to pick up the equipment between 9:30 AM & 3 PM on the preceding Thursday and you will have the watercraft through Monday morning at 9 AM. The POA office is closed on weekends and therefore is unable to schedule 4 hr or 24 hr rentals on weekends.
• For necessary sanitation and inspection of the watercraft, there will be a 24 hour time period between rentals of the same watercraft.
  • For example, kayak #3 was rented on Monday, it will not be available to rent again until Wednesday.

Rental Process:

• Email info@dicommunity.org with the following information:  1. your property address 2. what you are looking to rent and 3. when you would like to rent the items.
• • Please only email with inquiries as we will need to contact you back with a few questions for your rental.
• A POA staff member will contact you back with additional questions needed for your rental.
• Once all of the information has been provided to the POA Staff member, they will send a digital agreement via DocuSign and online payment instructions.
• To obtain your rented items, you will also be scheduling a time to meet at the POA Office.
  • Please note, the pickup time is between 9:30 AM and 3 PM Thursdays for Friday/Weekend rentals.
  • Pickup time for Mon-Thurs rentals is between 9:30 AM and 3 PM.
• If you cannot continue with your rental due to inclement weather, but you have already paid, there are no refunds. The paid amount will be applied towards a future rental.

Prices:

Please note, if you would like to rent on a Saturday or Sunday, you would have to pick up the equipment on the preceding Thursday between the hours of 9:30 AM to 3 PM and you will have the watercraft through Monday morning at 9 AM. The POA office is closed on weekends and therefore is unable to schedule 4 hr or 24 hr rentals on weekends.

• Single Kayak
  • $15 up to 4 hours
  • $25 up to 24 hours
  • $25 weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Tandem Kayak
  • $25 up to 4 hours
  • $35 up to 24 hours
  • $35 weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Stand-up Paddle Board
  • $25 up to 4 hours
  • $35 up to 24 hours
  • $35 weekend (Fri-Sun)

Pierce Park Pool and Pavilion – 1801 Pierce Street

Pierce Park is a central gathering place on the island, especially during the summer months. The Olympic-sized pool is climate-controlled for year-round use and has six 25-meter lap lanes! It has ample deck space and loungers for sunbathers as well as dining tables with umbrellas and a shaded pergola. To top it off, a unique splash pad offers hours of fun for all ages! Within the pool gates, you will also find bathrooms equipped with indoor showers and vending machines.

Behind the pool, you will find an outdoor event pavilion with breathtaking Wando River and marsh views. This Pavilion features a large outdoor fireplace, bathrooms, charcoal grills, and a catering kitchen. The park also has a large playground and two paved parking lots. Pierce Park Pavilion is the location for many resident gatherings including weddings.

Next to the Pierce Park Pool, there is a long green space with sunshades and benches which is ideal for bocce. In fact, we have a bocce group who meets there on a weekly basis for some friendly competition. When the bocce group is not out on the field, it is open for residents to use and play on. We even have a bocce set in the storage box for anyone to use.

The Pierce Park Pool is not available for pool parties, or special events.

For information about renting the Pierce Park Pavilion for a special event, please contact Danielle Stix at danielle.stix@dicommunity.org.

Pierce Park Pool Guidelines (download)

Flying Fish Swim Team Schedule:

Practice takes place Mon – Fri from 4 PM – 7:15 PM, and Saturday from 7:15 AM – 10:15 AM. During practice, the pool is CLOSED to all other pool patrons.

On June 3rd, the practice schedule will change to Mon-Sat 7:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

Scott Park Pool – 177 Corn Planters Street

Scott Park Pool is ideally situated between the Codner’s Ferry and Etiwan Park neighborhoods. It features a seasonal climate-controlled pool, an outdoor shower, and a baby pool. The pool house recently underwent an exterior makeover with fresh paint, vibrant planters, and lush landscaping.

Beyond the baby pool is a large tree-shaded park with a picnic pergola, charcoal grills, and a bright lighthouse playground. When the pool closes for the season, this playground area is still accessible by a gate located off of Beresford Creek Street.

Please contact Dani Stix at Danielle.Stix@dicommunity.org for more information about pool parties at the Scott Park Pool.

Scott Park Pool Guidelines (download)

Edgefield Park Pool and Crow’s Nest- 1651 Oak Leaf Street

This facility includes an Olympic-sized saltwater pool with three 25-meter lap lanes, a beach entry, and a fun kids’ water feature.

Next to the Edgefield Pool is the Crow’s Nest. Named for its design, the Crow’s Nest is a two-story event space outfitted with a catering kitchen, bathrooms, and a large open-air area downstairs. The true star of this amenity is the second-story screened porch that overlooks some of the most beautiful marsh vistas. Sunset on the porch of the Crow’s Nest is unbeatable!

The Edgefield Park pool is not available for pool parties, swim lessons, or special events.

For information about renting the Crow’s Nest for a special event, please contact Danielle Stix at danielle.Stix@dicommunity.org.

Edgefield Pool Guidelines (download)

Pool Programming

Flying Fish Swim Team: The Flying Fish Swim Team is the island’s competitive summer swim league. The swim team was formed in the summer of 2004 with approximately 45 registered children on the team. Since that time it has grown to over 200 swimmers ranging from ages 5 through 18 and has placed among the top three teams at the CCAA City Meet from 2009 to 2019! More information about the 2022 summer season can be found HERE, or check out their website HERE.

• Practice takes place Mon – Fri from 4 PM – 7:15 PM, and Saturday from 7:15 AM – 10:15 AM. During practice, the pool is CLOSED to all other pool patrons.

• On June 3rd, the practice schedule will change to Mon-Sat 7:15 AM – 10:30 AM.

• All swim team practices and home meets take place at the Pierce Park Pool.

Swim Lessons: Daniel Island POA will be allowing 3rd party swim lesson providers to teach on Daniel Island as they have in past years. Instructors will be required to provide Daniel Island with a Certificate of Insurance that lists the Daniel Island Community Association as additional insured as well as completing an instructor waiver before being able to teach lessons.

• Authorized Instructor List (download). This list simply identifies the instructors who have met the insurance and legal requirements and are eligible to teach. The POA will accept and add additional instructors to the list as they come in and are authorized. Please email Danielle Stix at Danielle.Stix@dicommunity.org for more information.
• All swim lessons take place at the Scott Park Pool.

Daniel Island POA Owned and Maintained Parks

Barfield Park – 1179 Barfield Street

This park is characterized by its marsh-oriented setting. Winding paths through a natural Lowcountry setting make Barfield Park a favorite place to take a quiet walk or run. A picnic gazebo is located at the edge of the park and makes a great place for a small-to-medium-sized gathering of friends and neighbors.

Smythe Park – 2394 Daniel Island Drive

Smythe Park is the island’s largest park at 22-acres in size and is a favorite location for events and programs hosted by both the POA and residents. The park includes an 11-acre lake with a kayak dock, numerous pedestrian trails – including a history trail – and several picnic areas. A pirate-themed playground is located on the southeast edge of the park.

Center Park – 2225 Daniel Island Drive

A beautifully landscaped area with benches and crepe myrtles welcomes you into the park. This park has two play areas perfect for all ages and a large lawn making it perfect for a family picnic.

Townsend Park – 2630 Townsend Place

Often referred to as “swing park” with its multiple swing sets, Townsend Park also features a large lawn perfect for kicking around a soccer ball, a game of tag, and throwing a frisbee with friends. The picnic tables are covered with sun sails which makes this park perfect for an afternoon snack on a sunny day.

Codner’s Ferry Park – 219 Codner’s Ferry

Codner’s Ferry Park is a one-acre park located in one of Daniel Island’s earliest neighborhoods. It features open space for field games, a picnic area, and a playground complete with a play-and-swing set.

Waterfront Park – 1 River Landing Drive

Gather with friends and family under the live oaks as you take in the salty breeze where River Landing Drive meets the Wando River. The newly constructed Waterfront Park has something for everyone to enjoy! Highlights include 2 docks (one for private use only), waterfront trails, an inclusive playground, and a large green space with an illuminated water feature.

For information about renting any of the POA Parks for a special event, please contact our office at info@dicommunity.org or 843.971.9200.

City of Charleston Owned and Maintained Parks

Etiwan Park – 453 Seven Farms Drive

Etiwan Park was the first neighborhood established on Daniel Island with its focal point a six-acres park that is owned and maintained by the City of Charleston. The park features athletic fields, basketball and volleyball courts, and a playground. For more information on programming or the playground at Etiwan Park, please contact the City of Charleston Parks Department here.

Governor’s Park – 165 Fairbanks Drive

Governor’s Park is located downtown Daniel Island and is maintained by the City of Charleston. It features soccer fields and basketball courts, a dog run, waterfront trails, a playground and more. For more information on programming, the dog park, or the playground at Governor’s Park, please contact the City of Charleston Parks Department here.

Fallen Oak Park – 906 Island Park Drive

Fallen Oak Park is located on Island Park Drive and is the City of Charleston’s newest park addition to Daniel Island. It features two playground areas, a walking trail, and exercise stations. For more information on the playground at Fallen Oak Park, please contact the City of Charleston Parks Department here.

Distance to Popular Cities:

Columbia, SC – 125 miles
Hilton Head, SC – 115 miles
Charlotte, NC – 200 miles
Atlanta, GA – 334 miles
Savannah, GA – 123 miles
Orlando, FL – 390 miles
Miami, FL – 590 miles
Washington, DC – 483 miles
New York, NY – 768 miles

Weather & Climate

Charleston boasts a “temperate to semi-tropical” climate, offering year-round outdoor enjoyment for residents and visitors. The area averages 63% days of sunshine each year and an annual growing season of 294 days.

Average Annual Temperature – 65.3° F
Average Daily Maximum – 75.9° F
Average Daily Minimum – 54.7° F
Average Annual Rainfall – 51.53 inches
Average Relative Humidity – 86% (at 7am)

Average Temperatures by Month:

January – 47.9
February – 50.7
March – 57.7
April – 64.2
May – 72.1
June – 78.8
July – 81.7
August – 80.5
September – 76.1
October – 66.2
November – 58.0
December – 50.5

Area Hospitals

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Bon Secours St. Francis Xavier Hospital
2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr.
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 402-1000

East Cooper Regional Medical Center
1200 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-0100

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
179 Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-2300

Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Center
109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-5011

Naval Health Clinic Charleston
3600 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 743-7000

Trident Medical Center
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 797-7000

Nursing Homes/Assisted Living

Summit Place
320 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
(843) 884-4104

Wellmore of Daniel Island
580 Robert Daniel Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
(843) 377-8036

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal
1873 Camp Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-3300

Charleston Nursing Center
921 Bowman Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-8903

Cooper Hall Senior Living
937 Bowman Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-5286

Franke at Seaside
1885 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-4700

Life Care Center of Charleston
2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 764-3500

My Father’s House Adult Care
22 Larnes St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 723-7889

Sandpiper Village
1224 Village Creek Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-5735