Shell Point Tennis/Pickleball Court Resurfacing

Shell Point Park, located at 381 Broad River Drive in Beaufort County, South Carolina, is a publicly managed recreational facility operated by Beaufort County Parks and Recreation. The park includes one public tennis court, two pickleball courts, a fenced dog park, soccer field, playground, and paved walking path. The tennis court operates on a first‑come, first‑served basis under county recreational facility guidelines.

The Shell Point tennis court is currently closed due to safety concerns resulting from significant root intrusion beneath the playing surface. Beaufort County has determined that the courts require substantial repairs in order to restore safe and functional public use. These repairs are part of a broader set of county capital projects undergoing evaluation and prioritization.

Shell Point Park’s tennis court is one of twelve courts maintained by Beaufort County Parks and Recreation across six properties. The county’s tennis infrastructure supports youth and adult recreational programming, clinics, and community activities, and the Shell Point location plays a role in this system as a neighborhood‑level facility.

Shell Point serves a local residential population of approximately 2,281 and is situated near the Broad River within the Beaufort/Port Royal area. The tennis court has historically supported lessons, recreational play, and community engagement opportunities, reinforcing its importance as a public recreational amenity