Public invited to review design concepts for Beaufort Waterfront Park

BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - The City of Beaufort is inviting residents and stakeholders to weigh in on the future of Waterfront Park during a public meeting later this month.

The Waterfront Park Design Concepts Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Pavilion. A formal presentation from McSweeney Engineers is set to begin at 5:30 p.m.

City officials say consultants, engineers and city staff will present proposed design concepts, answer questions and gather public feedback on the future of the park’s relieving platform, which closed in June 2025 after an engineering assessment found it unsafe for pedestrian use.

According to the city, the assessment identified significant structural deficiencies that require either major rehabilitation or full replacement.

City leaders say the project is a key step toward restoring safe public access to a major waterfront feature while improving long-term resilience and functionality.

In the event of bad weather, the meeting will move to Beaufort City Hall, located at 1911 Boundary Street, First Floor Foyer.

Event Details:

What: Waterfront Park Design Concepts Public Meeting

When: Wednesday, April 22, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Pavilion

Rain Location: Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary Street, First Floor Foyer