The City of Columbia is thrilled to announce there will be a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, September 14 to launch the construction process for the revitalization of the City of Columbia’s crown jewel, Finlay Park. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at Finlay Park at 10:00 a.m.
The $24,100,000 revitalization to Finlay Park will include:
- Repairing the iconic spiral fountain, adding new falls cascading into a newly renovated central pond which will then flow into an amenity stream
- Constructing of new multi-use structures for events and park activation, including a new band stage
- Enhancing lawn areas for events
- Adding new amenities such as strolling gardens, multiple walkways, an overlook plaza, restrooms, shade shelter, spray play, a destination playground and public art
- Increasing safety and visibility with more open sight lines, cameras, call boxes and enhanced lighting solutions
- Adding office space for hospitality and on-site park rangers
- Accessibility upgrades, parking modifications and more
Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor Pro-Tem Edward H. McDowell Jr., City of Columbia Councilmembers, City Manager Teresa Wilson, representatives of the Parks & Recreation Department, SC Legislative House Representative Beth E. Bernstein, former SC House Representative Kirkman Finlay III, representatives of Mashburn Construction, and other stakeholders
What: Groundbreaking ceremony for Finlay Park revitalization
Where: Finlay Park, central lawn area
Parking will be available at the Taylor Street entrance to Finlay Park, in the Assembly Street City garage, and shuttle service will be available at the corner of Taylor and Assembly Streets beginning at 9:00 am.
When: Thursday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m.
