Friends of Plymouth Park
The Friends of Plymouth Park is comprised of neighbors, families, local businesses, and community leaders all working together in partnership with the Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston to revitalize and enhance this one-of-a-kind public space for all residents to enjoy. Our goal is to foster a stronger sense of community and promote childhood wellbeing at Plymouth Park in Riverland Terrace on James Island.
Riverland Terrace is one of the oldest neighborhoods outside of Downtown Charleston. It is ideally located on James Island, which is situated in the middle of Folly Beach, John’s Island, West Ashley and Downtown Charleston. Plymouth Park’s central location draws diverse community members from all socio‐economic backgrounds who seek an area to play, exercise, gather, and enjoy the outdoors.
The Friends of Plymouth Park envision a park where the community can enjoy the beautiful Lowcountry landscape and spend time together outdoors. While we have an existing playground, the equipment is well past its prime and becoming unsafe. In addition, the park lacks basic infrastructure like a water fountain and a restroom. These improvements, including the addition of a restroom and drinking fountain, come at a cost of almost $1M.
The revitalization effort for Plymouth Park has gained tremendous community support over the past two and a half years, and to-date we have raised over $200,000! Thanks to advocacy from Charleston City Councilmembers Ross Appel and Mike Seekings, the City of Charleston has allocated a generous $585,000 towards improvements for Plymouth Park once the Friends of Plymouth Park raises $375,000. Therefore, additional financial support is necessary in order to reach our $375,000 goal.
The proposed budget for improvements to Plymouth Park includes the following:
• Creating an enhanced and updated playground with a special area for older children
• Updating the fence around the playground for added safety
• Adding beautiful, engaging landscaping
• Updating and adding more seating and picnic areas for community gatherings
• Enhancing the public space along the waterway
• Improving parking and accessibility
• Adding critical infrastructure, including a restroom and water fountain
Together with your support, Plymouth Park will become a place for all members of the community to enjoy the shade ofthe ancient oaks, gather with friends, admire the native flora and fauna, enjoy lunch by the water, watch boats cruise along the waterway, and unwind with the sunset. It will be a communal place for fun, relaxation and respite for all.
