Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park expansion opens to public; no celebration due to rain

UPDATE: The Town of Mount Pleasant has canceled Wednesday’s grand opening celebration due to the threat of inclement weather.

While the community gathering will not happen, town leaders say the park is officially open to the public. “We look forward to celebrating this incredible addition to our community at a later date,” the town said in an update Wednesday morning.

The expanded park features a splash pad, pickleball and basketball courts, shaded dog parks, a fitness area, and new playground space.

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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents and guests will soon be able to enjoy new amenities when the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park expansion opens to the public.

The town will hold a grand opening celebration Wednesday for phase three of the Memorial Waterfront Park project. Town leaders said this milestone marks the completion of an expansion that includes new recreational and community gathering spaces under the Ravenel Bridge at 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd.

Wednesday’s celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, summer-themed giveaways, free snow cones, pickleball, basketball events, and a demonstration at the new outdoor fitness area.

There will also be family-friendly activities and special guests like the Charleston Animal Society and Just Bee.

The grand opening happens from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.