Perfectly tucked under the new by Charleston standards Arthur Ravenel Bridge that connects the Town of Mount Pleasant and Charleston, the pier was built on pilings left by the Grace Memorial Bridge after demolition. "The Grace" as Charleston called her for about 75 years has her own place in history and will forever live as part of the Park's infrastructure.
Opened in 2009, the park includes a 1250-foot long pier that stretches out into Charleston Harbor under the foot of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge. One end of the pier features an 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion for hosting dances and other events. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the bridge and harbor from the pier’s bench swings and shade structures. Fishing is allowed and encouraged from the pier where many species of fish are caught daily...There is a fee.
I have been to many events, including dances, hosted by some great local bands.
The park is home to a Charleston Convention and Visitors' Bureau Visitors Center where you can collect any information that you may need about your visit this beautiful place that we lovingly call the Lowcountry, a fantastic playground, grounds for picnicking, restrooms, a concession building, local souvenirs, and a wonder Sweetgrass Basket exhibit. Sweetgrass Baskets are a treasured part of the Mount Pleasant, SC Culture.
One of my favorite ways to pass some time is to walk along the pier, particularly close to sunset when the views are some of the most amazing that you will witness in Charleston while listening the laughter of the children on the playground. Visitation to the park is FREE, and there is a small parking charge...$.50/hour.
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See these additional pictures of the park !
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