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A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park

The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.

This rendering uses a watercolor-style image that shows what the future of Old Towne Creek County Park will look like.

The park will be home to trails, boardwalks, scenic views, and several learning opportunities.

Rendering courtesy of Charleston County Parks

Trails, an outdoor classroom, and a new nature-inspired playground will soon be features you and your family can use at Old Towne Creek County Park. The public park will offer views of Charles Towne Landing, along with classic Lowcountry scenes of Live Oaks and marshland.

This image shows what appearsto be a satellite image with rendering of the Old Towne Creek County Park layered on top.

Here’s a bird’s-eye view of Old Towne Creek County Park.

Rendering courtesy of Charleston County Parks

The 51-acre park will be located on Old Towne Road in West Ashley. It was once an estate known as Ashem Farm, home to Charleston preservationists Ashby Farrow, Emily Ravenel Farrow, and St. Andrews Riding Academy. Mrs. Farrow made moves with the Historic Charleston Foundation to protect the property from future development.

This image shows people working on a gray and brown walkway in a densely wooded area.

This walkway will be up and running and loaded with outdoor lovers in no time.

Photo courtesy of Charleston County Parks

In 2011, the land was entrusted to the Lowcountry Land Trust, with the understanding that the Charleston County Park + Recreation Commission would turn the land into a public park.

Phase 1 of park construction:

  • Interior and exterior renovations of one of the former buildings
  • Roof replacement of existing stable buildings
  • Construction of a new restroom and pavilion building
  • New maintenance building
  • Boardwalks
  • Fencing
  • Gates
  • Paved vehicular entry + parking areas
  • Pedestrian entrance, concrete sidewalks, and paths
  • Landscaping, lighting + signage
  • A small amphitheater
  • A playground

Park officials say renovations are well underway, and the upgraded park will open in late 2025 or early 2026.

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