{"id":8267,"date":"2026-03-26T12:15:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/dominion-announces-opening-dates-for-lake-murray-parks\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:15:39","slug":"dominion-announces-opening-dates-for-lake-murray-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/dominion-announces-opening-dates-for-lake-murray-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominion Announces Opening Dates for Lake Murray Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"303\">MIDLANDS, S.C. &mdash; <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dominion Energy<\/span><\/span> will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season beginning April 1.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"674\">The Lexington-side beach and recreation area at <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Lake Murray Dam<\/span><\/span> will operate through <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Labor Day<\/span><\/span> on Sept. 7. Visitors must reserve $5 day passes in advance through Dominion Energy&rsquo;s online system, with reservations available up to three weeks ahead. Passes are valid for one entry per day and cannot be reused after exit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"993\">&ldquo;Lake Murray is a favorite summer destination for many visitors across the Midlands and beyond,&rdquo; said Billy Chastain, manager of Lake Management for Dominion Energy South Carolina. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to welcome guests back and encourage everyone to follow boating and swimming safety guidelines while enjoying the parks.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"f4b4hi\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1037\">Lexington-Side Beach &amp; Recreation Area<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1283\">\n<li data-section-id=\"2o2daw\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1071\"><strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1051\">Season:<\/strong> April 1 &ndash; Sept. 7<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zp0f3i\" data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1084\">Hours:<\/strong> Weekdays 11 a.m. &ndash; 8 p.m.; weekends and holidays 10 a.m. &ndash; 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12qal0f\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1169\">Admission:<\/strong> $5 per vehicle (advance reservation required)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ix7vev\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1283\"><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1230\">Notes:<\/strong> No lifeguards on duty; pets and alcohol prohibited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bki1ln\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1315\">Irmo-Side Boat Launch Area<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1640\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pu0bzj\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1414\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1329\">Access:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1414\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wetxpz\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1367\">Boaters: 24 hours, year-round<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19dnhny\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1414\">Non-boaters: 5 a.m. &ndash; 9 p.m., year-round<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13wtw3k\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1472\"><strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1429\">Parking:<\/strong> $5 for boat trailers (April 1 &ndash; Sept. 7)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r1t01n\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1571\"><strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1486\">Update:<\/strong> Cash payments will no longer be accepted; payment must be made online upon arrival<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7rqhel\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1640\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1584\">Notes:<\/strong> No swimming; pets must be leashed; alcohol prohibited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1712\">Parking fees help offset maintenance, security, and park improvements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1793\">For more information, visit DominionEnergy.com\/LakeMurray or call 803-217-9221.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MIDLANDS, S.C. &mdash; Dominion Energy will reopen its Lake Murray public parks for the 2026 recreation season beginning April 1. The Lexington-side beach and recreation area at Lake Murray Dam will operate through Labor Day on Sept. 7. 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