Recreational opportunities include organized activities and sports for all age groups. Neighborhood parks are abundant and a new cultural arts facility offers a wide variety of activities to a wide audience. C olleton County and Walterboro are the center for innovative regional solid Waste management and recycling programs. The Utilities Management Plan continues to successfully guide development for the growing water and sewer needs of the City. Residents are proud of the City's ISO Class 3 fire rating.
Economic growth is evident.
Stable, growing industries are located in the Industrial Area, providing new employment opportunities for citizens and have increased the City's tax base. The City, County Development Board, and the Chamber of Commerce continues to actively seek clean industries and successfully attract at least one new business annually. The airport has been a successful location for new aviation-related industries. T he Central Business District has been revitalized and serves as a model for other areas. It has a strong retail and professional base, which has been expanding to meet market needs.