Sands Beach, Traveling Buoy and Live Oaks Parks

Sands Beach

Way down on the southern tip of the town of Port Royal, you will find this wonderful area where Battery Creek flows into the Beaufort River. From the sandy beaches you can get some great views of the river and of the estuaries and look for sharks teeth. A ramp here lets you launch boats and kayaks onto the rivers. The Henry Robinson Boardwalk runs along Battery Creek, and is a popular place for strolling and for crabbing or fishing. Near the end of the boardwalk is a large observation tower. You can see for miles around from the upper levels of the tower.

Sands Beach

Sands Beach

Traveling Buoy Park

This buoy, located off London Ave, was originally used as a navigational aid in Port Royal Sound. During a 1970 storm, it broke loose from its mooring and it traveled out to sea. Amazingly, one year and nearly 6,000 miles later, it ended up in Scotland where it was recovered by a British ship and eventually found its way to being returned to Port Royal in 1973.  According to a plaque placed at the buoy, it sits today in the Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Park, and its light is kept burning in dedication to all officers who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty.

Located on London Avenue at the intersection of 9th Street.


Traveling Buoy

Traveling Buoy Park

Live Oak Park with Helen Foster Oyster Shed

This community park is popular for Oyster Roasts and is free to reserve for Port Royal Residents (fee for larger events/non-residents). The playground is open to the public after school hours.

  • Features and Facilities – covered shed with picnic tables, fireplace/grill, oyster tables (available for events!) playground, basketball court
  • Public Restrooms – Portable toilets only
  • Hours of Operation – Daylight, events are an exception
  • How to Get There – Corner of 14th Street and London Ave

Helen Foster Oyster Shed - Live Oak Park

Live Oak Park with Oyster Shed