Credit: Charleston Parks Conservancy
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, residents, and donors will celebrate the renovation of Moultrie Playground near Colonial Lake on Thursday, May 19th. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg from 4:30 pm to 7 pm.
Moultrie Playground is located at 41 Ashley Ave. Previously scheduled celebrations were postponed because of inclement weather. This event is rain or shine.
The community is invited to join in the celebration with activities and games for all ages. Check out the new pickleball courts or shoot some hoops on the new basketball courts with Coach John Harris. The V-Tones of Charleston, Dancefx Charleston, inflatable games, Soccer Shots Charleston, and more will provide entertainment for the whole family. Dashi and King of Pops will have food available for purchase.
In 2016, the Conservancy completed its largest renovation to date with an overhaul of Charleston's iconic Colonial Lake. Later that year, a group of neighbors took on the task of fundraising to renovate the adjacent Moultrie Playground. The project was officially completed and opened to the public in May 2020.
Credit: Charleston Parks Conservancy
Highlights of the renovated Moultrie Playground include:
- Brand new playground equipment, including the “Crab Trap,” an innovative net climbing structure with creative challenges for ages 5 to 12 that's the first of its kind on the Charleston peninsula
- State-of-the-art rubberized play surface
- New basketball half-court
- Pickleball court
- Large lawn space for multiple uses and gatherings
- New paths and trails for biking and walking
- Flower gardens and new plantings
- An area for off-street food truck parking
- Additional seating and picnic areas
“This is another incredible example of how the Charleston Parks Conservancy works with neighbors, private donors and the City of Charleston to create stunning public spaces and connect people to their parks,” said Tom McGuire, executive director of the Conservancy. “We are grateful to our fundraising committee, the many private donors and our staff for their hard work on this project. We know residents, visitors and families will be enjoying this space for years to come.”
