Throughout
the year, the Activities/Recreation Department plans a wide variety of exciting
activities and events for the diverse population of the Plantation. They include
special events, seminars, classes workshops and much more. The activities are
held at various POA facilities, (Plantation House, Spring Lake Pavilion, Dolphin
Head Recreation Area, Spring Lake Community Pool, Practice Ball Field, or Spring
Lake Recreation Area).
For the youth of the Plantation, a summer recreation program - Kids Kamp - is held each summer. In addition, a variety of clubs are available for participation by all residents of the Plantation.
We pride ourselves in our ability to provide and meet the needs of the different age groups that comprise the Hilton Head Plantation community. Detailed information is available in the monthly publication of the Plantation Living newsletter.
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The building is an elegant air-conditioned and heated low country-style clubhouse
located on Spring Lake Lagoon in the Spring Lake Recreation area. The building
contains a large main room with a gas fireplace, kitchen, open gallery (upstairs),
sound system, outdoor verandah, and a sweeping panoramic view of Spring Lake
Lagoon, golf course, and beautiful homes. It is used for various POA activities,
club meetings, socials, and can be rented
for private use by property owners for weddings, receptions, birthdays, anniversaries
and other social events.
The Pavilion is an informal air-conditioned and heated clubhouse in a casual
setting with an outdoor deck, fishing dock, fireplace, picnic tables, grill
and nearby playground. It contains a small kitchen, large meeting room, and
indoor bathrooms. The building is located on Spring Lake Lagoon in the Spring
Lake Recreation Area. It is used for various POA activities, club meetings,
socials, and can be rented
for private use by property owners for weddings, receptions, birthdays, anniversaries
and other social events.
The building is a small air-conditioned and heated clubhouse located in a casual
setting on spectacular Port Royal Sound. It contains a small meeting room/kitchen
area, and indoor gas fireplace. It is located on a large outdoor deck with connecting
bathrooms. It also has an outdoor shower, grill, picnic tables and horseshoe
pit. Located nearby is a large playground and walking beach. The building is
used for various POA activities, club meetings, socials, and can be rented
for private use by property owners for weddings, receptions, birthdays, anniversaries
and other social events.
This extraordinary portion of the Plantation contains a large marsh area and
walking beach. It is located in the Dolphin Head Recreation area and is on the
Intercoastal Waterway of Port Royal Sound. The beach is treasured and enjoyed
by all the Plantation residents for walking, sunning and fishing. Located nearby
is the Dolphin Head Recreation playground, a picnic area, and mile-long walking
path along spectacular Port Royal Sound.
The Community Swimming Pool is located at Spring Lake Recreation Area. It includes
a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, children's wading pool, sun decks and bathhouses.
The pool is utilized by the residents for open and lap swimming as well as water
aerobics classes. Pool hours can be
found in the calendar section of our web site.
The Spring Lake Tennis Facility is available for residents to use on an hourly
or membership basis. The facility consists of a pro-shop and 12 Har-Tru courts.
Activities included informal tennis mixers, socials, round-robins, clinics,
and tennis lessons taught by the tennis professional.
Entertaining and challenging playgrounds are available for Plantation children
at the Spring Lake Recreation Area and Dolphin Head Recreation Area.
An open field is available for casual use such as informal field activities
and fishing. The area contains a volleyball net, leisure path and stocked fresh
water lagoon.
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A practice ball field is available for all residents to use on a casual basis.
Various members of local Dixie League baseball and soccer teams also may utilize
it for practice(restrictions apply). Scheduling the ball field or soccer area
is handled by the Scheduling Office, 681-8090.
More than seven miles of leisure paths are available throughout the Plantation
for the residents to enjoy. Various paths are marked with information maps demonstrating
where the particular path leads. The paths are shared with walkers, bikers and
residents rollerblading. Complimentary maps of our leisure path system are available
at the POA Service Center on Surrey Lane.
Plots are available for residents to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs through
membership in the Farmers Club. The Club operates the Farm in addition to hosting
sales, socials and monthly meetings. More details are available in the monthly
Plantation Living newsletter.
This small-protected ecosystem is a 50 acre conservancy with large cypress trees,
blooming water plants, marsh deer, and a great variety of birds. The conservancy
is administered by the POA and Hilton Head Land Trust.
This 127-acre conservancy is home to a wide variety of birds and animals native
to this region. Osprey, owls, hawks and many small birds nest here. Nature trails
and a boardwalk meander through this preserved forest and wetland. Benches placed
in quiet areas make this a wonderful place to observe nature. The property is
administered by the POA and Hilton Head Land Trust.
Both fresh and saltwater fishing are available in the many lagoons and lakes
throughout the Plantation. Please check the Rules
and Regulations for specific information about fishing activities.
Throughout the year, the Department plans special events for the entire community.
Some of the events are: Easter Sunrise Service, Trash & Treasure Sales, indoor
and outdoor concerts (Music & Sunset), Hilton Head Plantation Day - July 4th,
Children's Halloween and Christmas parties, Wine & Cheese Party, Pool Opening
Party, cookouts (oyster roasts, shrimp boils, etc.), summer and holiday teas,
and much more. Additionally, the Department arranges for on-site flu shots and
cholesterol testing at special times of the year. Details can be found in the
Plantation Living newsletter.
The Kids Kamp Program is held each summer for children and youths of the Plantation
in grades K-8. They enjoy field activities, crafts, swimming, music, cooking,
special events and much more. All activities take place in Spring Lake Pavilion,
deck and playground area, Spring Lake Pool, and recreation fields. Hours for
the Program are 9:00 - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program is managed
by the Director of Activities, led by a camp director, and includes experienced
college-age counselors. Applications forms are available at the POA Service
Center.
Cultural and entertaining trips are planned throughout the year for the community.
They include trips to the Savannah historic district and River Street, Charleston
shopping and historic area, SC Aquarium, and much more.
Throughout the year various nature seminars, walks and beach explorations are
planned as well as special trips to various barrier islands, kayaking excursions
and dolphin watch boat trips. They are all informative and fun for residents
of all ages.
Several classes are held on a year-round basis, e.g., Low Impact Aerobics, Free
Weights, Tai Chi Chuan, and Yoga. Special classes are held at various times
of the year, e.g., water aerobics, dancing, computer, bridge, dog obedience,
writing, AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving, Red Cross lifeguard training, scrapbooking,
beauty, creating cards and gifts, plus whatever other classes that may be of
interest to the residents.
Interesting, cultural, fun and exciting seminars are planned for the residents
throughout the year. Some of these are the Cooking Live Series, Good Health
Seminar, insurance, medical, historic (Civil War), ecology, nature, fitness,
travel seminars. Some seminars are held off-premise (oystering and beach ecology
at Hunting State Park).
The local playhouse offers a wide variety of Broadway-quality entertaining plays
at a specially discounted rate to our residents. They are able to enjoy exciting
performances throughout the year at a reasonable price without going to a metropolitan
city for the experience.
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On an almost daily basis, one of the clubhouses is usually occupied by one or
more of the POA recognized clubs. They include a women's club, (over 500 members),
newcomers, gardening, bridge, farming, yachting, fishing, needlepoint, crafts,
reading, travel, tennis, dancing, art, biking, language, play reading, woodcarvers,
movie, investing, children's play group, classic cars, and much more. Current
Information on the clubs' activities is available in the monthly Plantation
Living newsletter.
The POA is proud of the designer apparel line of men and women's clothing with
a specially designed logo. The line includes an assortment of shirts, sweatshirts
and hats. All are on sale at the POA Service Center.
Residents can proudly display attractive license plates for their cars in two
designs. Each plate is reasonably priced and available at the POA Service Center.
The Plantation has very special residents who volunteer their time, skills,
and knowledge for various good deeds on the Plantation. Besides volunteering
for the Board of Directors and all the POA committees, they have also participated
in the completion of important mailings to property owners, special events (July
4th), Easter Sunrise Service, and much more. If you are interested in becoming
part of this "exclusive" group of special people, you can fill out an application,
which is available at the POA
Service Center.
This program gives residents the opportunity to purchase an article (picnic
table, etc.,) in memory of a loved one or special person in their life and donate
it to the Plantation. At the donor's request, it is placed in a specific area
with a plaque noting the person they are honoring. Applications for donations
are available at the POA
Service Center.