Socastee Recreational Park
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
1.5-3 hours
Best Ages
All ages
About
Socastee Recreational Park is a well-regarded Horry County park serving the inland Myrtle Beach community in the Socastee area. With 469 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, it has sustained genuine community appreciation across a meaningful number of visits.
The park's facilities extend beyond a simple playground to include sports fields, open recreational space, and a recreation center that provides indoor programming options. For families in the Socastee and inland Myrtle Beach area, it functions as a true community hub rather than just a passive green space.
The location at 7485 Butler Rd puts it well inland from the beach strip — serving a different market than the oceanside tourism infrastructure. Families staying in Myrtle Beach's inland neighborhoods (many vacation rental homes are in this area) find Socastee Recreational Park to be their most accessible quality free park.
For families on Myrtle Beach vacations who have a non-beach day and are looking for free outdoor activity, Socastee Recreational Park delivers consistent value. The Horry County Parks and Recreation department maintains it, and checking their website at horrycountysc.gov for any special programming or events can add to the visit.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Morning visits — the park is in the western Myrtle Beach area and less beach-trafficked
Wait Times
No wait — free public park
Nearby Food
The Socastee/western Myrtle Beach area has food options along Hwy 544 and the surrounding commercial corridors.
Why Kids Love It
Socastee Recreational Park serves the inland Myrtle Beach community in the Socastee area with quality recreational facilities including sports fields, playground areas, and open green space. The 4.5-star rating from 469 reviews reflects a park that has genuinely earned community loyalty. For families staying inland rather than at beachfront hotels, this is the go-to free outdoor destination.
What Parents Say
“Plenty of parking and a nice kids play area and basketball and even more like the disc golf park is sure to have something for everyone in the family.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- A Horry County park — check horrycountysc.gov for any seasonal events or programming.
- Located on Butler Rd in the Socastee area — inland from the beach, good for families in that community.
- The park includes recreation center facilities in addition to outdoor areas.
- 469 reviews at 4.5 stars is substantial for a community park — it's genuinely well-regarded.
- Note the possible Sunday hours data irregularity (listed as 9AM-5AM) — confirm actual Sunday hours.
What to Bring
- Water and packed food
- Sports equipment for field games
- Sunscreen
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$0 — bring food, water, and sunscreen
Tips to Save
- Completely free Horry County park.
- 469 reviews at 4.
- 5 stars means this is a genuinely good community park worth the visit for families in the west Myrtle Beach/Socastee area.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 9AM-5PM
- Monday
- 9AM-5PM
- Sunday
- 9AM-5AM
- Tuesday
- 9AM-5PM
- Saturday
- 9AM-6PM
- Thursday
- 9AM-5PM
- Wednesday
- 9AM-5PM
