Charleston Parks Conservancy

Charleston Parks Conservancy When parks thrive, people thrive. Parks bring people together.

As Charleston grows, reclaiming, rejuvenating, nurturing, and advancing the use of public parks is of the utmost importance. A feeling of kinship and stewardship with parks creates a shared sense of place among our neighbors and fellow citizens. The Charleston Parks Conservancy works to create, expand, sustain, and reinvigorate Charleston’s urban parks to ensure that Charleston will be a wondrous,

welcoming and active place now, and for future generations. To accomplish our goal of improving and preserving public parks, we foster partnerships throughout the Charleston area. With these resources, expert staff and a passionate corps of volunteers, the Park Angels, work side-by-side to rejuvenate parks and create opportunities for community engagement through park programs. By rallying support and catalyzing action, the Charleston Parks Conservancy cultivates stunning city parks. We believe that high quality parks contribute to a higher quality of life, and great parks build strong communities.

The June Pets in the Parks finalists are in and voting is now open! 🐾Visit the link in our bio to place your vote today!...
06/18/2026

The June Pets in the Parks finalists are in and voting is now open! 🐾

Visit the link in our bio to place your vote today!

Voting will end on June 30th and the winner will be announced in July. Limited to one vote per person.

Interested in boosting your pet’s chances of winning? Every $5 donation made to the Conservancy equals one additional vote for your favorite pet! Simply visit the link in our bio or our website to make a donation. Be sure to add your favorite pet’s name in the donation notes to count towards their total!

Today marks 11 years since the tragic loss of life at Mother Emanuel AME Church. One of the lives lost was Susie Jackson...
06/17/2026

Today marks 11 years since the tragic loss of life at Mother Emanuel AME Church. One of the lives lost was Susie Jackson, the namesake of the Susie Jackson Freedom Memorial Garden, which the Conservancy has stewarded since the park’s dedication in 2023.

Susie Jackson was a resident of Alexander Street for more than 50 years, and used the vacant land where her Freedom Memorial Garden now lies as a cut-through to Mother Emanuel AME Church for regular services and Bible study. Ms. Jackson was the eldest victim among the nine people murdered during the attack on a Bible study group at Mother Emanuel in June 2015.

In remembrance of all the victims, the park has 9 Japanese Blueberry trees, 5 Noisette roses to recognize the survivors, and 4 Olive trees to represent the four anchors of peace: “freedom, forgiveness, faith and family.” The garden is meant as a place for tranquility and reflection, especially today.

Join the Weeding Wednesday movement! 🪏🌱Our group is growing by the week and the fun activations continue. Meet us at Col...
06/16/2026

Join the Weeding Wednesday movement! 🪏🌱

Our group is growing by the week and the fun activations continue. Meet us at Colonial Lake at our regular date and time, Wednesday from 5 PM - 7 PM.

Once we complete our park maintenance, we’re encouraging volunteers to stick around for light bites and drinks at a neighboring house on the Lake.

As always, no experience or tools are required. Our team will show you the ropes!

Look out for the Conservancy tent to meet the group!

Join us this Saturday for Flower Field Day - a chance to pick your own bouquets at our cut flower garden! 🌷🪻🌻Seasonal bl...
06/15/2026

Join us this Saturday for Flower Field Day - a chance to pick your own bouquets at our cut flower garden! 🌷🪻🌻

Seasonal blooms will include snapdragons, orlaya, dara, statice and other varieties grown on-site. Flowers are priced at $2 per stem.

When: June 20, 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Magnolia Park & Community Garden

Visit the calendar on our website for more details!

Weeding Wednesday continues this week at our regular date and time, Wednesday from 5 PM - 7 PM at Colonial Lake! We’re e...
06/09/2026

Weeding Wednesday continues this week at our regular date and time, Wednesday from 5 PM - 7 PM at Colonial Lake!

We’re encouraging volunteers to bring a friend and stay for a chicken tender & sandwich social afterward.

The plan is: weeding from 5:00–6:30 PM, followed by a meal from Publix and time to connect with fellow volunteers.

Look for the Conservancy tent on Rutledge Ave. to meet the group!

Your May Pets in the Parks winner is…Cali! 🐾Congrats to Cali and thank you to everyone who submitted a pet!Submissions f...
06/08/2026

Your May Pets in the Parks winner is…Cali! 🐾

Congrats to Cali and thank you to everyone who submitted a pet!

Submissions for “Pets in the Parks” will be continuously accepted throughout the year. Submit your pet via the link in the bio for future consideration.

Remember: every $5 donation made to the Conservancy equals one additional vote for your favorite pet!

06/05/2026

The soothing sounds of watering 💧🌱💧

As summer begins to heat up, we are still recruiting volunteers for our Watering in the Parks program!

Live near a park you love or want to explore somewhere new? This program is a great way to get out into the parks on your own time and help the Conservancy keep our green spaces looking green.

Head to our website to find out more details!

Our popular evening volunteer opportunity is returning to Colonial Lake this summer! Join our Director of Volunteer Enga...
05/28/2026

Our popular evening volunteer opportunity is returning to Colonial Lake this summer!

Join our Director of Volunteer Engagement, Collin Howell, as he hosts weekly volunteer sessions at Colonial Lake on Wednesday evenings from 5-7pm, starting June 3rd and running through August 5th.
From 5-6pm, assist with weeding and general park maintenance around the lake, followed by a fun social afterwards from 6-7pm.

All tools will be provided and no prior experience is required. We hope to see some familiar faces and some newcomers join us at our first session - June 3rd!

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05/26/2026

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Address

720 Magnolia Road , Ste. 25
Charleston, SC
29407

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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