After a year of community work in 2024, including major renovations at historic Wragg Square, Tiedemann Park, and Vangie Rainsford Park, the Charleston Parks Conservancy — a nonprofit dedicated to connecting the Charleston community with its parks while preserving and enhancing public green spaces — is looking ahead to its 2025 initiatives. Keep reading to explore some of their key projects.
Key projects include:
- Completion of the Colonial Lake Revitalization | In collaboration with renowned designer and horticulturalist Molly Hendry, the conservancy is transforming this beloved park. A ribbon-cutting is planned for October 2025.
- Providing fresh produce | Following the establishment of the Mulberry Food Forest last year, the conservancy aims to provide fresh, organic produce to families facing food insecurity.
- Enhancing park resiliency and sustainability | Will implement bioswales, rain gardens, and natural berms in vulnerable areas across its 26 parks, gardens, and trails to help with flood and extreme weather.
- New revitalization Project: Initial planning and development will begin for the revitalization of Hazel Parker Park on East Bay Street, with a strong focus on community involvement.
If you want to get involved, visit its volunteer page.
