Mcleod Skatepark

920 S Santiago Dr
Florence, SC 29501

After two years of waiting, skaters in Florence can finally enjoy their brand new skatepark.

"It's almost like, you're waiting on your child and your child finally shows up. We put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this project," said Secretary of FLOSK8, Paul Smith.

The project cost over $200,000 dollars but with the FLOSK8 organization fundraising $85,000 and the city putting up the rest, they were able to build a custom skatepark in Mcleod Park off South Santiago Drive. They also were able to make additions to the old park beside it with the leftover concrete.

The park officially opened March 13 and since then skaters from across the Carolinas have been traveling down to take advantage.

"It gives them a reason for people to come. This is something different. This is not another baseball field or soccer pitch or another basketball court. This is something unique," said Smith.

-www.wpde.com “This is something different:' Skaters praise new skatepark at Mcleod Park in Florence”