Pendleton King Park reopened to the public on Tuesday, July 1, with a joyful celebration that drew an estimated 300 visitors throughout the morning. The event, hosted by Augusta Recreation & Parks and the Pendleton King Park Foundation, marked the park’s return to full operation after recent storm-related closures and cleanup efforts.
The day began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. featuring remarks from city and community leaders, including Recreation & Parks Director Tameka D. Williams, Deputy Directors Greenwood and Williams, and Pendleton King Park Foundation President Rob Dennis. Augusta District 2 Commissioner Stacy Pulliam and District 9 Commissioner Francine Scott offered reflections on the park’s importance to the community, with District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson also in attendance to show support.
Following the formal program, guests enjoyed a range of family-friendly activities and refreshments, including hot dogs, ice cream, bounce houses, and games. Children flocked to the playgrounds while pet owners took advantage of the park’s nature trails. Park staff and volunteers shared information about the park’s amenities and upcoming events as part of the July celebration of National Park & Recreation Month.
“Pendleton King Park is a living symbol of Augusta’s connection to nature and community,” said Director Tameka D. Williams. “We’re proud to welcome everyone back to this cherished space and thank the many volunteers and partners who helped bring it back to life.”
The event also recognized the vital contributions of partner organizations such as John Deere, the Augusta Disc Golf Association, the Master Gardeners of the CSRA, Ceres Environmental Services, Infrastructure Systems Management, and the Georgia Forestry Commission, whose collective efforts made the park’s restoration possible.
Pendleton King Park, located at 1600 Troupe Street, spans 64 acres of historic greenspace and offers an arboretum, camellia and hydrangea gardens, walking trails, disc golf, picnic areas, and rentable event spaces. Donated by the King family in the 1970s, the park continues to serve as a vibrant oasis for Augusta residents and visitors alike.
