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Isle of Palms Working to Boost Public Safety Measures Isle of Palms, S.C. – Groups of 50 or more gathering on Isle of Palms (IOP) public property, including beach and beach access paths, will now require a permit from the Police Department. IOP City Council passed the ordinance in response to the shooting incident that occurred on Friday, April 7, 2023, near the IOP County Park, which left 5...

May 4, 2023 Hello. The busy tourist season is upon us! Like last year, staff and I have hosted and attended meetings with key personnel from surrounding municipalities and other support agencies to continue planning and preparing for the season to ensure the right resources are in place to help us mitigate the impact of increased beach traffic in our community. I am hopeful this proactive planning...

City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department to Host the 3rd Annual Farmer’s Market Join us every 3rd Thursday of the Month from June through October 2023! DATES & THEMES ▪ June 15 - Bluegrass & Butterfly Kisses w/The Blue Plantation Band ▪ July 20 - IOP Rocks! ▪ August 17 - Next to the SEA w/The Blue Plantation Band ▪ September 21 - Safety with Isle of Palms Police and Fire ▪ October 19 - Spooky...

Isle of Palms to Host 2023 Hurricane Preparedness Expo The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) will host its 2023 Hurricane Expo on Tuesday, May 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. IOP residents and residents from surrounding communities are welcome to attend and learn more about how to prepare for a hurricane. The event will be held at the City’s Recreation Center and is free and open to the public. IOP City...

Music in the Park Bring your lawn chair and your appetite for an afternoon of good music and good food in the park. Music will be played under the picnic shelter, event will be located under the shade trees by the playground. DATE May 6, 2023 TIME 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. LOCATION Isle of Palms Recreation Center, 24 28th Avenue MUSIC Carroll Brown Band - 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. Green Levels - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m...

Isle of Palms Police Announce Additional Arrest in April 7 Shooting Isle of Palms, S.C. — April 21, 2023 — The Isle of Palms Police Department continues to make arrests related to a shooting incident that happened on the beach near 1140 Ocean Blvd on April 7, 2023. Zyaire Malik Criswell, 18 of Summerville, was taken into custody this morning by members of the Isle of Palms Police Department, South...

Recreation Department to Host Serenity Sea Stroll & Stretch Classes are FREE for Residents and Visitors WHEN Thursdays - starting May 4, 2023 TIME 7:30 a.m. WHERE Beachside, 25th Avenue, Isle of Palms WHAT City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host a Serenity Sea Stroll & Stretch on the beach (25th Avenue) every Thursday, starting May 4, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. These classes are FREE for...

City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department to Host Rise & Shine Beach Yoga Flow Classes are FREE for Residents and Visitors WHEN Tuesdays, May 2- 30, 2023 TIME: 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Beachside, 25th Avenue, Isle of Palms WHAT: City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department will host a Rise & Shine Beach Yoga Flow on the beach (25th Avenue) every Tuesday, May 2-30, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. These classes are...

Hello. Like most of you, the events that recently happened on our island touched me deeply. Unfortunately, events like this are happening all too frequently around our country. However, when it touches our part of paradise it’s even sadder. I said this at our press conferences over the weekend, I couldn’t be prouder of our Public Safety staff. They were proactive by being on the beach before...

Isle of Palms— April 12, 2023 — The City of Isle of Palms will close the Isle of Palms Municipal Parking Lot located at 1174 Pavilion Drive starting at 2 a.m. on April 13, 2023. The parking lot will reopen April 14, 2023, at 7 a.m.