Melton Peter Demetre (aka Sunrise) Park

A truly hidden gem in the City of Charleston park system is Melton Peter Demetre Park (more familiarly known as Sunrise Park).

Located on James Island, about 7 miles from down Charleston, it’s perfectly situated for watching the sun come up (or go down) and for views of the harbor, peninsula or the Ravenel (Cooper River) Bridge — for which it has a dead-on view.

The park is is only about 4 acres in size, but has a 190 foot fishing pier connected to a 40 foot floating dock, two small sandy beaches, marshes, a covered picnic area, and a small pond, along with enough grass to romp on.

It’s worth the drive — there are no better views in Charleston.