MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — Mount Pleasant is getting close to breaking ground on a $37 million project after town leadership met Tuesday to review the plans for Gary Santos Park on Rifle Range Road.
The new Gary Santos Park will feature three and a half outdoor rectangular sports fields, an indoor gymnasium, a playground area and additional amenities. The project also includes running paths and a scenic boardwalk overlooking the existing wetlands. Some tree removal will be necessary to accommodate the development.
“The total amount of inches per caliber on the trees is going to be more than four times what the requirement is. We are developing a small part of a 100-acre park for active recreation and then having passive trails throughout and really preserving the nature that’s there,” said Jake Rambo, a Mount Pleasant council member.
Natural vs. synthetic surfaces debated
A significant portion of the council’s discussion focused on comparing natural versus synthetic surface options. Town leaders are weighing whether the outdoor courts should utilize natural grass or artificial turf…