Georgetown County celebrates new Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest

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Georgetown County celebrates new Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest
On Nov. 13, Georgetown County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Kids in Parks program, officially opened a new TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the welcome kiosk and included a guided hike along the newly dedicated trail. This milestone is part of a broader initiative to encourage outdoor exploration and healthy activities for children and families.
The Kids TRACK Trail at Rocky Point offers a self-guided adventure, supported by educational brochures designed to engage young hikers. These brochures provide fun and informative activities, such as identifying various species of oak, maple and pine trees or learning about the area's birds through the "Birds of the Woods and Wetlands" guide. By transforming an ordinary walk into a family-led exploration, the program seeks to instill a lifelong love for nature in young participants.
Teddi Garrick, S.C. Program Manager for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids in Parks initiative, emphasized how these trails empower children to lead their outdoor adventures while reconnecting families with nature. The Kids in Parks program, funded through a grant by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Foundation, has transformed existing trails nationwide by adding kid-friendly elements to encourage learning and outdoor activity. Garrick praised Georgetown County for its community engagement and resources, describing the area as a "hidden gem" for outdoor recreation.
Georgetown County will be home to three Kids TRACK Trails, including one each in development at Oaks Park in Georgetown and Stables Park in Litchfield, in addition to the one at Rocky Point. Kids who complete a TRACK Trail adventure can register their hike online at KidsinParks.com to earn prizes, making their next outdoor adventure even more exciting. One of the prizes includes a sticker featuring Georgetown County’s mascot, Forest the Squirrel.
T.L. Staub, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Georgetown County Parks & Recreation, highlighted the educational benefits of the new TRACK trails. "The new materials for children offer great opportunities to learn more about wildlife, plants, and the unique features of each park site," Staub said.
With the addition of the Rocky Point trail, Georgetown County continues to foster community engagement and outdoor exploration for children and families, creating memorable experiences in the natural beauty of its parks.
For more information about the TRACK Trails and outdoor recreation opportunities in Georgetown County, visit the Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails (GOAT) webpage at //gtcounty.org/GOAT or KidsinParks.com