Friends of Whitehall Park
More than 6000 supporters
About Us
Whitehall is OPEN!
Visit YOUR Park!
The Park is Open from Dawn to Dusk Every Day
What's coming next?
Additional Information
Flash Announcement
Great news!
The County has signed a contract for a Conceptual Plan for Whitehall Park!
More info will be forthcoming, but the winning bid was awarded to Wood and Partners Incorporated, an excellent SC based Company chosen from a group of other talented companies. The project steering committee is comprised of representatives from Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort, the Beaufort County Open Land Trust and Friends of Whitehall Park.
The conceptual master plan is the first step in the design of the park and the process will involve input from the community through public meetings.
This is an exciting first step.
Stay tuned for more info!
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There are 4 members of the selection Team; County, City, Open Land Trust and Friends of Whitehall Park.
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Bids for a Conceptual Master Plan were received on 7/31/19
-Finalists interviewed and final decision made COMPLETE
County Council approval needed, then contracts issued COMPLETE
Plan work starts
Stakeholder workshop scheduled
Final Plan issued
Approvals
Construction permits
Work begins
Park may be closed during construction
Donate!
You can now donate to the Friends of Whitehall Park!
Please help our efforts to enhance and maintain the park.
County Has Acquired Whitehall
Beaufort County has acquired Whitehall Park!
Now the work begins for building a Park.
A Steering Committee has been formed to help direct the design, use and construction of the park, consisting of:
-Beaufort County
-City of Beaufort
-Whitehall Development Group
-Beaufort County Open Land Trust
-Friends of Whitehall Park
Our Mission
Our mission
The mission of the Friends of Whitehall Park Fund is to sustain a collaborative effort between Beaufort, South Carolina residents and visitors which provides support for the preservation of natural resources and maintenance of Whitehall Park for community enjoyment and use for generations to come. This will be accomplished through volunteerism, partnerships, fund raising, and direct sponsorship.
Volunteers needed
Fund Raising
We need some experienced volunteers in fund raising. Please contact us at FriendsofWhitehallpark@gmail.com if you have an interest.
About Us
What is our objective
We are a community-based organization focused on helping to make Whitehall Park a reality and to make it a special place for our entire community.
How can you help?
-Subscribe to our newsletter
-Join one of our subcommittees:
-Landscaping
-Volunteers
-Web Page
-Newsletter
Who are we?
Who are we?
We're a group of interested citizens hoping to help make Whitehall Park a reality, and to provide ongoing support for the park.
We intend to complement and supplement other local organizations. Our mission is confined to one objective...Whitehall Park.
Our Board
Paul Butare
Dr. Caroline Fermin
Dr. Trudi Kissiah
Pat Harvey-Palmer
Robert Semmler
Mark Weeks
Advisory Board:
Paul Sommerville, County Council
Barbara Holmes, BCOLT
David Prichard, City of Beaufort
Open land trust announcement
Here's the Press release from the open land trust