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Dorchester County parks staff show Ashley River Park West concepts, seek $200,000 for river cleanup
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Parks staff presented conceptual designs from Clemson students for Ashley River Park West, reported a $200,000 request to the state Water Recreational Fund to clear river obstructions, and said Pine Trace facilities could open in about 4–6 weeks, officials said at a county parks commission meeting.
Dorchester County parks staff presented conceptual designs for Ashley River Park West and told the Parks and Recreation Commission they have applied for $200,000 from the state Water Recreational Fund to remove large underwater tree obstructions in the Ashley River, staff said during the commission's meeting.
The conceptual work, prepared by Clemson University landscape-architecture students, includes proposals for an amphitheater, canopy/adventure zones, boardwalks, birding trails, platform camping, sensory pollinator gardens and a proposed skywalk. Austin, a parks staff member presenting the report, said the student work gave the county “really good base” material and emphasized natural-resource features for wildlife viewing and seasonal events.
The design materials also considered expanding the park footprint. Austin said he had discussed acreage next door with Lennar and that those talks “may be able to get a pretty much…
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