Cooper River County Park in North Charleston awarded $1 million revitalization grant

Cooper River Marina/Cooper River County Park | Photo via Charleston County Parks

What’s significant about $1 million and the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission?

It’s the grant awarded to the Cooper River County Park development to strengthen locally-led conservation + recreation improvements.

Cooper River County Park master plan | Photo via Charleston County Parks

What we know

It’s 1 of 19 projects selected nationwide
First project chosen from SC
Grant funding through the federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program
County park commission will match the grant funding to complete phase 1
Plans to create an “urban oasis” using undeveloped upland

What’s the revitalization vision?

Landscaping
Passive recreation park amenities
Trails
Picnic area, grills
Bike racks
Benches
Marsh boardwalks
View of the Ravenel Bridge

Learn more about the Cooper River County Park, which is a great spot for boaters. 🚤

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Vagney Hampshire

Vagney is a proud Texas native with a background in print and broadcast journalism. Born and raised in Houston and earning her journalism degree at The University of Texas at Austin, Vagney joined 6AM City as a City Editor in Charleston, SC in 2020, then moved back to her home state to launch ATXtoday. She relocated to the Appalachian Mountains in 2022. Vagney is now 6AM City’s Content Marketing Specialist. In her spare time, she enjoys creative writing, reading, crossword puzzles, working out, and playing with her two adorable Bernedoodles.