MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Berkeley County officially kicked off summer with the grand opening of a brand-new splash pad at Cypress Gardens — and it’s already making a splash with families.
County officials gathered for the celebration Saturday, where Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb praised the park’s staff and the collaborative effort behind the project.
“They envisioned this project. They’re out here every single day,” Cribb said. “If you come out to this park, and I encourage you to do so, there’s something added to it all the time. This is just the latest amenity. We’ll keep adding to it.”
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The splash pad features a tipping bucket, water cannons, shaded picnic areas, restrooms, and more — all designed to be accessible and inclusive for kids of all abilities. It’s the latest in a series of upgrades to the park and comes at a perfect time as school lets out for summer vacation.
Cribb noted the cost-saving teamwork that made it possible. “We had a lot of county departments involved in this. We self-performed a lot of the work, other than what Atkinson Pools did in order to keep the costs down.”
Departments including water and sanitation, roads and bridges, and facilities and grounds all played a role in completing the project. Atkinson Pools built the splash pad itself.
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The splash pad is included with regular Cypress Gardens admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6–17, $6.50 for seniors, military, and 911 personnel. Children 5 and under are free.
The park is located at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road in Moncks Corner.
