DuBois Park Bluffton: Shrimp Boat Playground
An Old Town Bluffton park on the May River with a shrimp boat playground, a covered pavilion, a grassy field and a Civil War marker.
Families know it as the Shrimp Boat Park, for the boat-shaped play structure, and love the shade of a big live oak, soft turf that cushions falls and clean restrooms.
- Playground
- shrimp boat, opened 2013
- Also
- covered pavilion, picnic area, swings, grassy field
- Cost
- free
DuBois Park is one of Old Town Bluffton's most-visited small parks, at 67 Lawrence Street, a few steps from the May River and the rest of the historic district. It is the town's family stop: a playground built like a shrimp boat, swings and benches, a picnic area with a covered pavilion, and a grassy field under live oaks.
The shrimp boat playground
The shrimp boat playground opened in May 2013, modelled on the boats that work the local waterways and paid for by fundraising from a Bluffton leadership class. Children climb aboard and play on it while parents sit in the shade nearby. The park also has a Civil War historical marker.
Making a day of it
It is easy to combine with the rest of Old Town: Martin Family Park and the Heyward House are around the corner, and Calhoun Street’s cafés and shops are a short walk. For the full list of town parks, see Bluffton parks and nature.
More in Old Town Bluffton
Martin Family Park is a small green at 68 Boundary Street in Old Town Bluffton with a shaded lawn, benches and a picnic table, beside the Heyward House.
Alljoy Beach is the public May River boat landing in Bluffton: two ramp lanes, courtesy docks, restrooms, a small shoreline and tips for launching a kayak.
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
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.
What reviewers say
Families know it as the Shrimp Boat Park, for the boat-shaped play structure, and love the shade of a big live oak, soft turf that cushions falls and clean restrooms. There is a covered picnic shelter with benches, and parents mention the cameras and plenty of seating. It sits in the middle of Old Town, with coffee a short walk away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
Where is DuBois Park in Bluffton?
At 67 Lawrence Street in Old Town Bluffton.
Does DuBois Park have a playground?
Yes, a shrimp boat playground, plus swings, a picnic area with a covered pavilion and a grassy field.
Is DuBois Park free?
Yes, it is a free public park.
When did the shrimp boat playground open?
In May 2013.
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