The opening of a new $390,000 splash pad, where kids can play and also stay cool in northern Beaufort County, has been perfectly timed with a sweltering Lowcountry heat wave.
The long-awaited splash pad, which is located at Beaufort County-run Bruce Edgerly Park at 719 16th St. in Port Royal, officially opened July 1 and is the result of a partnership between the town and the county.
Its hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Splash pads, also known as spraygrounds, are water play areas with interactive water features or fountains for play. They usually have water spraying upward and involve no standing water…