MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Savannah’s Playground, located in The Market Common, recently won a statewide award for public service.
The playground, conceptualized by former Myrtle Beach Mayor John Rhodes, was recognized by the South Carolina Municipal Association with the Achievement Award for Public Service.
The official presentation of the competitive award will occur in July during the MASC’s annual meeting in Hilton Head. The enabling playground was a $1.5 million project that includes play structures and equipment that are ADA compliant. Funding was received from a variety of sources, including $350,000 from the City of Myrtle Beach, $300,000 from the State of South Carolina, $300,000 from the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority and $100,000 from Horry County.
