Thank you for your enthusiasm and support to kick off the park revitalization project at Hazel Parker Playground. After discussions with various stakeholders, the decision has been made to postpone the project. This includes the cancellation of the fundraising event scheduled for April 23. We are working with the City of Charleston to lay out a new timeline. We will keep you posted and look forward to working with you in the future on an upgrade of Hazel Parker Playground! 

We encourage you to fill out this short survey to help inform the development of initial plans.

Support the Charleston Parks Conservancy

The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and create stunning public places and a strong community. The Conservancy secures 90% of the funding required to maintain 26 parks, gardens and trails across the city through private and corporate donations, while the City of Charleston covers 10% of costs. The Conservancy team provides year-round park care, with a focus on strategic seasonal plantings, major park revitalizations, and sustainable maintenance. In 2024 alone, the organization planted over 46,000 plants and 1,000 trees, donated two tons of fresh produce and 1,200 fresh flower bouquets grown in its parks and gardens, and advocated for the vital role of parks in urban life. Through 180 hours annually of free programming including popular events like the Teddy Bear Picnic, the Conservancy cultivates vibrant, welcoming green spaces that serve as hubs for recreation, relaxation, and community connection.

The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a 501c3 non-profit organization and accepts qualified charitable distributions, donor advised funds, securities such as stocks, corporate matching programs, and more. All donations are tax deductible to the highest extent of the law.

Mailing: Charleston Parks Conservancy

EIN: 20-8375561
PO Box 31187
Charleston, SC 29417

Contact: Emily Topham, Director of Development & Marketing
(843)670-0479 | etopham@charlestonparksconservancy.org

Leadership: Darlene Heater, Executive Director & CEO
(843)724-5003 | dheater@charlestonparksconservancy.org