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Park Circle skate-park plan draws mixed public comment; neighbors urge preserving JV Morris tennis courts
Summary
Public commenters at the North Charleston City Council urged both for and against siting a new skate park in Park Circle, while nearby residents raised broader concerns about inequitable park investment and requested a town hall and better outreach for underserved neighborhoods.
Public comment at the North Charleston City Council meeting on March 27 focused heavily on a proposed Park Circle skate park and on broader questions of equitable park investment across the city.
Supporters represented by Park Circle Skate and individual residents described the proposed site off East Montague as ideal because it is visible, walkable from nearby schools, and would provide a free, accessible recreational option for children and teens who do not participate in traditional sports. Sean Lieber Knight, identified as a co-founder of Park Circle Skate, said the group follows Tony Hawk Foundation best practices and has worked with city staff and nonprofits on free youth clinics. "Skate parks are diverse, family friendly spaces," he said, and the JV Morris Park site meets criteria for visibility and proximity to schools.
Several speakers told council the skate park would give local…
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