City of Abbeville Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of CDBG Funded Chestnut Street Park

Appropriately, it was a beautiful spring day for the City of Abbeville to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Chestnut Street Park Saturday, March 21.

The City received $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to upgrade the park located at 400 Chestnut St. Improvements include playground equipment, picnic tables, mulch, park-style grills, and an open-air pavilion.

Additional work included site preparation, installation of purchases, designated American Disabilities Act parking, and concrete work.

Upper Savannah COG’s Community Development staff submitted the grant application to the S.C. Department of Commerce and also administered the project. City of Abbeville Deputy Administrative Officer Mike Clary played a leading role as well.

.A large group of residents including many children, and also elected and other officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony with the following social media statement from the City.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Chestnut Street Park Grand Re-Opening. We are especially grateful for the support of City Council, our State Representatives, the Chamber of Commerce, the Upper Savannah Council of Governments, and all of the community residents who made today so special.

“This park project represents more than just a new space, it’s part of a larger commitment to Parks & Recreation improvements, quality of life investments, and ongoing Downtown Revitalization efforts outlined in our Comprehensive Plan.

“We’re also proud to share that over 90 percent of the project cost was funded through grants, helping us maximize impact while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

“Most importantly, this is a place for our kids and families, a safe, welcoming space where children can play, gather, and grow right here in our community.

.“We can’t wait to see the positive impact this park will have for years to come. Thank you, Abbeville, for continuing to show up and support the future of our city!”..