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Community asks for clarity on Stephen Washington Park work; mayor outlines roughly $400,000 scope
Summary
Grace Triangle Association and residents asked why work at Stephen Washington Park stalled in January 2026 and sought timelines and budgets. The mayor and staff said three PAR grants plus city funds total about $400,000 for repairs and playground equipment but that bathrooms are not included and staff will meet with the community to finalize timing.
Community representatives told the Charleston City Recreation Committee they need clearer timelines and budgets for repairs at Stephen Washington Park, where work on a Phase 1 shelter stopped in January 2026.
Henrietta Martin, CEO and president of the Grace Triangle Association, said the group completed Phase 1 of a four-phase master plan and was told work stopped in January 2026. She asked the committee when work on Phase 2…
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