City's Parks and Recreation Department #TellingOurStory Video Series |
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The City's Parks and Rec Department is more than just athletics, we offer numerous programs, and there are different departments within Parks and Rec that keeps us flowing! Take a deeper dive into our parks with our tour guide, Wanda Austin.
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City of Columbia Accepting Nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards |
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The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The ideals of social responsibility, political empowerment, diversity, racial harmony, nonviolence, and unselfish service must be demonstrated voluntarily by the nominee in support of his or her community and fellow citizens.
The nominee must be age 18 or younger and enrolled in an elementary, middle or high school with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Applications are available online for download or at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29201.
Applications must be returned by the following methods:
· By mail to the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Kevin Crawford II, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29201. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.
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City Kicks Off Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive Virtually and In-Person |
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The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive both in person and virtually benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank.
Please join the City of Columbia as we help fight hunger in the Greater Columbia area. The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community service. To virtually donate, please click below.
The in-person food drive ends December 10, 2021. The virtual food drive ends Monday, January 17.
The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community service. Some requested items include canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods and canned meats.
The public can drop off donations at the following locations:
· City Hall, 1737 Main Street
· Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St. Ste. C
· Columbia Tennis Center, 1635 Whaley Street
· Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way
· Earlewood Park, 1111 Parkside Drive
· Emily Douglas Park, 2500 Wheat Street
· Greenview Park, 6700 David Street
· Hampton Park, 117 Brandon Avenue
· Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road
· Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
· Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street
· Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue
· Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street
· Melrose Park, 1500 Fairvew Road
· Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road
· St. Anna’s Park, 1315 Liberty Hill Avenue
· Sims Park, 3500 Duncan Street
· Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway
· City Human Resources, Office of Business Opportunities, 1401 Main Street (4th Floor)
· Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel Street
· Columbia Police Department Headquarters, 1 Justice Square
· City of Columbia Satellite Payment Center, 3905 Ensor Avenue
· Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive
· Washington Square Payment Center, 1136 Washington Street
For more information, contact the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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Registration Period Open for City’s Adult Co-ed Volleyball League |
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The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the adult co-ed volleyball league through Monday, November 22.
Registration Information
AGES: 18 and older
FEE: $150 per team
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 22, 2021
SEASON: Monday nights from 6-9pm at MLK, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene St.
Registration forms are also available online or at any City recreation center or at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office located at 1111 Parkside Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
Make checks and money orders payable to the City of Columbia.
For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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City’s 2021-2022 After-School Program |
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The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s After-School Program began on Wednesday, August 18 for youth ages 5-12.
Children participate in supervised recreation, academic enrichment with a focus on reading a featured book a month, sports, arts and more, on a weekly basis.
The program runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, during the school calendar year. (The program follows the Richland School District 1 school calendar). Children must be between ages 5-12 as of July 1, 2021, to participate.
The cost for the program is $30 per week, per child. Snacks are provided. Special activities may include an additional fee. All payments are made at the site of the participant’s program. Each week’s fees are due prior to the participant’s week of care.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN!!!!
*Registrations are accepted at the following locations:
Edisto Park
1914 Wiley St.
803-255-8103
Emily Douglas Park
(Teen Program Grades 6th -8th)
2500 Wheat Street
803-733-8531
Greenview Park
6700 David St.
803-754-5223
Hampton Park
1117 Brandon Avenue
803-695-5207
Heathwood Park
800 Abelia Road
803-733-8446
Hyatt Park
950 Jackson Ave.
803-733-8445
Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center
2611 Grant St.
803-255-8161
Lorick Park
1600 Lorick Ave.
803-691-9339
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
2300 Greene St.
803-733-8452
Melrose Park
1500 Fairview Road
803-733-8493
Pinehurst Park
2300 Pinehurst Rd.
803-733-8451
Sims Park
3500 Duncan Street
803-733-8451
St. Anna’s Park
1313 Liberty Hill Ave.
803-733-8450
Woodland Park
6500 Olde Knight Parkway
803-776-1096
For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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City’s Parks and Recreation Department
Along with Richland One Presents
Free GED Program
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The City of Columbia alongside Richland School District One presents a free GED Program, that includes transportation incentives and more. Classes are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be from 9:00 a.m. until noon, childcare is also provided.
When: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9am-12pm
What: Enrollment is still open. Please contact Dr. Coates @ 803-343-2935
Where: Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant St. Columbia, SC 29203
*MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE ALL CITY OF COLUMBIA BUILDINGS*
For more information, call the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday: 5:30 a.m. 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Things to Know:
- Memberships that were current at the time of shut down will be extended for the time missed.
- Stop by the Front Desk on your first visit to fill out new paperwork.
- Social Distancing & Masks are required throughout the building.
- Max Capacity of 60 people in the Wellness Center at one time
- Pool Area: 25 people. Bring your own towels & water equipment. Showers are open.
- Gymnasium: 25 people
- Fitness Area Upstairs: 10 people. Mask required. 15 years & up. Bring your own mats & fitness equipment needed.
- For your safety: The pool is subject to close if there are not enough lifeguards on duty.
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The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department hosts free Bingo Senior Socials on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the
Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street.
Join us for fun, games and surprises!
For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 803-545-3100.
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City’s Parks and Recreation Department Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of
Hyatt Park
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Who: Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council Members and City’s Parks and Recreation Officials
What: Please join Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council members, and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department as they officially announce and celebrate the first phase of redevelopments in Hyatt Park.
When: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: 950 Jackson Ave., Columbia, SC 29203
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City of Columbia’s 43rd Annual
Veterans Day Parade
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The City of Columbia’s 43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade was held Thursday, November 11, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced.
The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades, began at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travelled southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House.
This year’s grand marshals were representatives from the South Carolina National Guard.
The Veterans Day Parade was sponsored by the City of Columbia and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, WIS, USC and Cocky, Chamber of Commerce, Fort Jackson, Year of the Veteran Truck and USO.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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City’s Parks and Recreation Department Announces Grand Opening Ceremony of TS Martin Playground |
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On Wednesday, October 27, Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council members, and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department officially announced and celebrated the grand opening of the T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park Playground Project. The program was the first phase of the ongoing redevelopment of T.S. Martin Neighborhood Park, which is funded by Community Development Block Grants. |
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Ms. Senior Recreation Pageant 2021
(Photo Gallery)
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GREAT THROUGH SERVICE
“A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” – Nelson Mandela.
Having a sense of responsibility is not reserved for those who reach a certain age nor is the ability to make a lasting impact on someone’s life a skill measured by a person’s size. But I am of the belief that youth is the ideal time, especially through sports, for learning some of life’s greatest lessons and that the size of one’s spirit can never be contained by the brawn of their stature. This exactly describes my friend Battle Goff whose recent actions confirm that he has a clear understanding of how his efforts are important to not only himself but for his community as a whole. Battle, who observed the City of Columbia’s Miracle League program one Saturday morning after his soccer match, made his own decision to donate his upcoming birthday money to the Miracle League of Columbia. Battle recently turned 8 years old and proceeded to do just that – all $180.00 of it. I believe Mr. & Mrs. Goff are extremely proud of Battle, as they should be, and though that pride is evident on his face as well, I also see the unique attributes derived from sports that moved Battle to make his contribution. Even though he was watching special needs kids play a game, Battle’s athletic nature saw a group of fellow baseball players enjoy a sport just like he does. Sports is undeniably the most holistic barometer and reflection of society and if athletes like Battle Goff become commonplace, then the image viewed in that reflection will go a long way in making passionate dreams a worldly reality.
Doug Elliott, Athletic Coordinator
City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department
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