MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Monday, April 14, 2025) – Berkeley County and the Town of Moncks Corner are working together to secure, preserve and develop the Epson Oaks Property for use as a future public park. The property is comprised of two parcels totaling 4.76 acres located at Epson Plantation Drive in Moncks Corner.
The park will not only preserve nearly five acres in the Town of Moncks Corner but also many irreplaceable and beautiful oaks on the site.
The County and Town have agreed to jointly purchase the park for approximately $1.2 million, and therefore, jointly own it. The County will utilize Greenbelt Funding from its Greenbelt Program to cover its half of the cost.
According to the agreement, the Town will maintain the site while the County will manage all activities necessary to implement and construct the park project with assistance from the Berkeley 250 Committee.
“I am thrilled that our Council and Berkeley County have come together to preserve this historic land with its magnificent grand oaks. This joint effort not only protects our natural heritage but also provides a valuable resource for our community to enjoy and learn from.” -Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas J. Hamilton, Jr.
“We are excited to partner with the Town of Moncks Corner to not only preserve this site, but also develop it as a public park to highlight our county’s rich history as it relates to the Revolutionary War and those that fought for our independence.” -Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb
Berkeley County is also working to procure additional park properties around the County through the Greenbelt Program. This program is funded through the 2022 One Cent Sales Tax referendum, which voters approved in November 2022. The referendum includes a projected $58.7 million for Greenbelt projects.
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-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-
