The Park Circle Playground and Community Building are OPEN! The entirety of the inner circle has been redeveloped and includes the largest inclusive playground in the world, a new community building with art/rehearsal studio, flexible event space, a history and archives repository, an artist in residence studio and meeting room, an inclusive baseball field, a farmers market pavilion, open green space, and walking trails.
Park Circle Playground – The World’s Largest Inclusive Playground!
Open 7:00am-8:00pm. Restrooms located at the adjacent pavilion. Picnic tables on the grounds are available on a first come, first served basis. Grills, inflatables, and other equipment that may impact the grounds are not permitted.
All kids are created equal with the same desire and need to experience play. Play that challenges and inspires them physically, supports and stimulates them cognitively and facilitates an emotional and social connection. A well-designed inclusive playground welcomes children and adults of all abilities to a play experience where everyone can interact and play together.
All children means everyone. The need for play does not distinguish between children who are typically developing and children with disabilities. Everyone of all abilities needs play. And everyone means not only children with a physical disability requiring an accessible playground, but it also includes developmental disabilities like autism; children with sight or hearing impairment and children with intellectual disabilities such as down syndrome. Everyone also includes siblings, parents, grandparents, friends and other caregivers.
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Park Circle Community Building and North Charleston Cultural Arts
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department offices are now located at the Park Circle Community Building! Building/offices are open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The department regularly hosts workshops, classes, and events that may take place during evening and weekend hours. Program/event information is available on the Arts & Culture section of the City’s website, as well as the department’s social media accounts.
Phone: 843-740-5854
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @northcharlestonculturalarts
Instagram: @nchasarts
Twitter: @nchasarts
The restrooms at the Park Circle Pavilion are open from dawn-dusk for visitors utilizing outdoor amenities.
RENTALS:
Spaces in the Park Circle Community Building are available for rent by organizations, community groups, and individuals. All rentals must submit a completed license agreement and 50% deposit at time of booking to secure requested date. Balance and damage deposit due 30 days prior to event. A site visit is suggested before booking. No rentals on Sundays and no recurring weekly rentals are permitted. To check availability or schedule a site visit, please contact our rental coordinator Tiara Gillespie at [email protected] or 854-999-1540.
RENTAL RATES:
| Robbins Construction Group Event Hall (capacity: 144 banquet 250 assembly) |
Mon-Thu 9a-5p |
Mon-Thu9a-10p | Fri & Sat 9a-5p |
Fri & Sat 9a-11p |
| $500.00 + $250 damage dep. | $1,000.00 + $500 damage dep. | $1,500.00 +$750 damage dep. | $2,000.00 + $1000 damage dep. |
Event Hall equipment includes: 18 round 72” tables, 12 rectangle 6’ tables, 250 banquet chairs, 20 round 30” cocktail tables (42” high, 4-post, aluminum swirl), and public address system
| SC Ports Authority Meeting Room (capacity: 18 classroom 37-50 assembly) |
Mon-Fri 9a-1p or 1pm-5pm(Half Day) |
Mon-Fri 9a-5p(Full Day) |
| $150.00 | $250.00 |
Meeting Room includes: 37 chairs, 9 tables, podium, flat screen tv with HDMI/USB connections.
| Park Circle Pavilion | Rentals available for non-ticketed public events only.Event organizers should contact Cultural Arts for details. |
Picnic tables on the grounds are available on a first come, first served basis. Grills, inflatables, and other equipment that may impact the grounds are not permitted.
No rentals on Sundays and no recurring weekly rentals are permitted.
Special rates/exceptions may be extended to artists, arts groups, and organizations presenting programming or utilizing the space in ways that align with the Cultural Arts Department’s mission.
WORKSHOPS/CLASSES:
Teaching artists or arts agencies may submit proposals to present classes and workshops in all arts disciplines in the Art Studio, Meeting Room, and Rehearsal Studio. Proposal forms are available for download from the department’s Applications & Registration Forms page.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE STUDIO:
Our Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program highlights a different local artist every quarter. The City’s AIR serves as a visual art ambassador for the North Charleston community. Along with creating new work in the 270 sq. ft. AIR Studio located within the Park Circle Community Building, the AIR collaborates with the department to offer opportunities for artistic engagement for North Charleston citizens during their residency period.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
With this renovation project, North Charleston wants to move into the future by doing more than just checking the ADA compliance box. The City is dedicated to making this a space that truly embodies the meaning of inclusivity by creating a multi-generational space with everyone in mind. The power and benefits of play lay the foundation for the development of cognitive, physical, social, and sensory skills. This facility will be one of the most inclusive locations, not only in the state of South Carolina, but in the world. It is our vision to create an inclusive hub that allows every person in our community and beyond to feel a sense of belonging, growth, and acceptance when they enter this park.
As a partner in this project, sponsors will be supporting a community of people with various abilities, ages, and backgrounds. This is a historic moment for the City of North Charleston and as a sponsor, you have the opportunity to help build a legacy and a facility that will be enjoyed for decades to come.
PARK CIRCLE PLAYGROUND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Project Sponsors
Supporting Project Sponsors
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