Chaplin Community Park, Hilton Head Island
The island’s most varied Town park: six tennis courts, a playground, fields, trails, beach access at Burkes Beach and the only dog park.
- 11 Cast Net Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Hours
Daily6 a.m. to 9 p.m.After daylight saving ends6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tennis: 6 courts
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dog park: Chaplin’s Best Friends
- Beach: Burkes Beach access
Chaplin Community Park, at 11 Cast Net Drive, is the Town’s largest and most varied park. It sits off William Hilton Parkway between Burkes Beach Road and Singleton Beach Road, and the beach access at Burkes Beach is on its far side. Locals often just call it Chaplin Park.
What Is in the Park
Tennis: a public complex of six courts, reserved through the Island Recreation Center.
Playground: a large, shaded one with thatched-roof towers. See the playgrounds guide.
Fields and courts: multi-purpose fields and basketball courts.
Trails: a network of wooded paths through the pines and oaks.
Picnic pavilions, multiple restrooms and Wi-Fi.
Chaplin’s Best Friends Dog Park
The Town’s only dog park is here, a fenced area with shade, drinking water and a separate section for small dogs. It is the Town’s only one, so it is the place to bring a dog that needs room to run. See the Hilton Head parks page for other places to walk a dog.
Parking and Beach Access
Parking is metered at $3 an hour on weekdays and $5 an hour on weekends, enforced 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in peak season, and payment is digital only, with no cash. Parking is free for youth recreational sports. The lot doubles as extra parking for Burkes Beach, a short walk away; the beach itself has only a few metered spaces. The park is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. after daylight saving time ends.
More places to play
Hilton Head SC parks worth a visit: a pirate-ship playground, Pinckney Island trails and Mitchelville, plus every Town park, address and amenity.
Burkes Beach Access on Hilton Head: where to park at Chaplin Community Park and Castnet Drive (382 paid spaces), what’s at the beach, and nearby options.
Hilton Head playground guide: the pirate ship at Celebration Park, shaded Chaplin, Harbour Town's tree house, plus kids' activities to book.
Island Rec, the Town's recreation center at 20 Wilborn Rd: fitness, pool, climbing wall, youth sports, camps and park pavilion bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chaplin Community Park?
11 Cast Net Drive, off William Hilton Parkway between Burkes Beach Road and Singleton Beach Road.
Is there a dog park at Chaplin Community Park?
Yes. Chaplin’s Best Friends is the Town’s only dog park, fenced, with shade, drinking water and a separate area for small dogs.
How many tennis courts are at Chaplin Park?
Six public courts. Reserve them through the Island Recreation Center.
Does Chaplin Community Park have a playground?
Yes, a large shaded playground.
How much is parking at Chaplin Community Park?
$3 an hour on weekdays and $5 an hour on weekends, enforced 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in peak season, digital payment only. It is free for youth recreational sports.
Can you get to the beach from Chaplin Park?
Yes. Burkes Beach access is on the park’s far side, and the park’s lot is the overflow parking for it.
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