Buckwalter Recreation Center and Skatepark, Bluffton
Beaufort County’s recreation center on Buckwalter Parkway: an indoor gym and fitness room, ball fields and a concrete skatepark.
- 905 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
- (843) 255-6710
- Mon to Fri: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sat and Sun: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: 905 Buckwalter Pkwy
- Run by: Beaufort County Parks and Recreation
- Skatepark: 11,000 sq ft, concrete
- Growing: Four new turf fields planned
Buckwalter Recreation Center is the county’s main recreation complex in Bluffton, at 905 Buckwalter Parkway. Beaufort County Parks and Recreation runs it. It has an indoor gym and fitness room, outdoor fields and the town’s concrete skatepark, so it works for a rainy day or a game day. It is one of the busier Bluffton parks, and it is out on the growing western side of town.
Inside the Center
The center’s gym is the base for the county’s programs in Bluffton: after-school care, summer camps, senior programs and recreational athletic leagues. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, per the listing. They can change, so call (843) 255-6710 first.
The Skatepark
The Bluffton skate park is a concrete park of about 11,000 square feet, built by Artisan Skateparks for the county on the same site. It has bowls and rails. Helmets and pads are the sensible choice, and the county sets the park’s rules on site.
The Fields and the Expansion
Buckwalter’s fields host youth soccer and other leagues. In mid-2026 the county broke ground on a $14 million expansion that adds four multi-use turf fields, doubling the current two, along with more parking and a new restroom building. The county gives 18 to 24 months to finish it, so expect construction nearby until then.
More Bluffton parks
Parks in Bluffton, SC: Old Town's riverfront lawns, playgrounds and ball fields, nature preserves with trails, dog parks and boat landings on the river.
Things to do in Bluffton, SC: May River dolphin and kayak trips, Old Town's history and galleries, parks, bowling and mini golf, golf and festivals.
The Bluffton Pool at 55 Pritchard St: the public covered pool with lap lanes, run by Beaufort County, reopened June 2025 after renovation.
Oscar Frazier Park in Bluffton: ball fields, playground, splash pad, fenced dog park and the Rotary Community Center, with hours and address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buckwalter Recreation Center?
At 905 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton, SC 29910.
Is there a skate park in Bluffton?
Yes. The Buckwalter skatepark, at the recreation center, is an 11,000-square-foot concrete park built by Artisan Skateparks.
What are the hours at Buckwalter Recreation Center?
Google lists 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Call (843) 255-6710 to confirm.
What is the Buckwalter expansion?
A $14 million county project, started in 2026, that adds four turf fields to the two already there, plus parking and restrooms. It should take 18 to 24 months.
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