There's a golden ticket in town, no chocolate bars required. Charleston County Parks offers a Gold Pass that buys you unlimited admission to numerous parks, recreational centers, and special events.

Here's how it works:

Purchase a Gold Passonlineand present it to be scanned for admission
Passes are per car and allow up to 15 people in your vehicle
Get unlimited visits to~15 parks and recreational centers including James Island County Park and Folly Beach County Park — see them all
Attend events like the Harvest Festival and Holiday Festival of Lights (one-time admission) for free — see them all
Access special park and program discounts in a monthly email
Receive $15 off SC Aquarium annual memberships

Now check out the cost:

Standard rate: $90
Charleston County residents: $75
Ages 60 and up: $60

Admission prices to these county parks without the Gold Pass range from $1-$20 per person. Unlock a year of exploring local parks here.