Exciting Enhancements Coming to Grace Street Park Amid Rainy Weather in Greenwood

Greenwood’s Grace Street Park: Exciting Updates and Rainy Weather!

Good morning, Greenwood! If you’re planning to step out today, don’t forget your umbrella! The weather forecast predicts a foggy day with periods of rain all afternoon. The temperatures might be a bit on the warmer side, reaching a high of 74°F, with winds light and variable, making it a cozy day to unwind at home with a hot cup of tea. However, if you’re venturing out this evening, be prepared for more rain. The lows will hover near 65°F, with a steady chance of rain at 90%. So, make sure your raincoats and gumboots are ready because it seems like those showers might tip one inch!

Updates from Greenwood City Council

While the weather keeps us on our toes, there’s something exciting happening in Greenwood that’s warming up this chilly day. The Greenwood City Council has recently given the green light to phase two of the Grace Street Park renovations. These upgrades are being cheerfully funded by the capital project sales tax from 2016.

What can you expect from the new look at Grace Street Park? Well, set aside your usual park plans because new features worth $900,000 are coming our way. Think of two brand-new pickleball courts, added volleyball courts, a modern playground, and even a bump park! It’s going to be a complete transformation, folks!

Pickleball Courts: A Hot Topic!

The addition of the pickleball courts was quite the talking point at the council meeting. Some members felt that more courts might be redundant because there are already several available at the Greenwood County recreational complex and around town. Niki Hutto raised this concern, but others, like Jonathan Bass, feel that having these courts centrally located in Grace Street Park will be a fantastic asset. After a hearty discussion, the council voted in favor of moving forward with a 5-2 vote.

Aligning Planning and Zoning

In related news, the council made a small but significant modification to the city’s comprehensive plan. This amendment is primarily aimed at aligning it with the county’s zoning ordinances. Planning director Carol Coleman mentioned that there would be a comprehensive rewrite every ten years, with the next one kicking off in 2025, targeting May 2027 for its adoption.

Community Spotlight: Parents as Teachers

A heartwarming moment at the meeting came when the council recognized Melissa Amey and her remarkable work with Carolina Health Centers. She supervises the Parents as Teachers program, which for 40 years has helped boost childhood development through home visits and other initiatives. The council marked November 8 as National Parents as Teachers Day to honor this program’s dedicated support to families.

With these developments and a day full of rains in the forecast, Greenwood is bustling with news that could keep you tuned in whether you’re indoors or braving the elements. If you’d like to be part of the next city discussion, mark your calendars for the upcoming council meeting on November 18 at 5:30 p.m.