CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Residents in the Shadowmoss neighborhood say a new city park that opened Monday to help reduce flooding has brought an overflow of visitors — and a parking problem.
The park, opened by the City of Charleston in West Ashley, includes restored areas, walking trails and a playground. Neighbors say the volume of visitors has created a parking strain on the surrounding residential streets.
Resident concerns
Dylan Golaszewski, a Shadowmoss resident, said the situation has left neighbors frustrated.
“The park was supposed to be an improvement for our neighborhood but I’m just kind of confused how that is when it’s inconveniencing all of the actual residents that live here because they’re supposed to be walking or taking golf carts to go park in their neighborhood rather than driving,” Golaszewski said…