Awendaw, South Carolina — May 14, 2026 — The Town of Awendaw proudly announces the grand opening of its newest public park, Town of Awendaw Municipal Park, a vibrant green space designed to bring the community together while promoting outdoor activity, relaxation, and environmental stewardship.

Located at 7804 Doar Road, the park is 292 acres and features a wide range of amenities for visitors of all ages, including walking and biking trails, open fields, and a 60-acre lake. The park also incorporates sustainable design elements, such as native plantings, and is planning ecofriendly infrastructure.

This park represents a major investment in the well-being of our community. It’s a place where families can gather, children can play, and residents can connect with nature right in their neighborhood.

The project was developed with input from the community and the Town of Awendaw Municipal Park Foundation Board, ensuring the space reflects the needs and values of the people it serves. The park is a passive park and was provided by Charleston County Greenbelt funds.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 18th, featuring remarks from local officials.

​The Town of Awendaw invites all residents and visitors to come experience The Town of Awendaw Municipal Park and enjoy everything it has to offer.

The Town Council of Awendaw, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Town Hall located at 6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429, on the following ordinance:  

• Ordinance 2026-19: An ordinance to amend the Subdivision Regulations division of Chapter 153, Zoning Code, of the Town of Awendaw Code of Ordinances; Subsection 153.305 Zoning District, pertaining to water supply and sewage disposal. 

Anyone who desires to submit written comments may mail them to (PO Box 520), email them to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins ([email protected]), or submit them on the website by clicking the ordinance title before 12:00 pm on June 30, 2026. 

The Town Council of Awendaw, South Carolina, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall located at 6971 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429, on the following ordinances:

• Ordinance 2025-45: An ordinance for a text amendment to an existing Planned Development, Awendaw Storage, identified by TMS 661-00-00-029. Amendment to include clarifications to dimensional standards, buffer requirements, and development review procedures. 
• Ordinance 2026-14: An ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 34: Finance and Revenue, for the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina
• Ordinance 2026-15: An ordinance to amend Chapter 30, General Provisions, Subsection 30.090, to separate the financial responsibilities from the Clerk position and to create a new position under Subsection 30.093, Treasurer, to define the Treasurer’s duties.
• Ordinance 2026-16: An ordinance of the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina, to amend Title III: Administration, Chapter 32: Boards and Commissions, Subsection 32.01 Planning Commission to change the monthly meeting from the third to the second Monday of the month.
• Ordinance 2026-17: An ordinance to amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Subsection 153.027, R - Residential, to increase the minimum lot size in the Residential Zoning District
• Ordinance 2026-18: An ordinance to amend Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Subsection 153.026 AG - Agricultural General to increase minimum lot size in the Agricultural General Zoning District
• Ordinance 2026-20: An ordinance to adopt the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget for the Town of Awendaw, SC, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
• Ordinance 2026-21: An ordinance to adopt the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Water Fund Budget for the Town of Awendaw, SC, starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
• Ordinance 2026-22: An ordinance of the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina, To Amend Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 153: Zoning Code, Planned Development Division of the Code of the Town of Awendaw, South Carolina, by Amending Section 153.045 and repealing Section 153.046 through 153.050 thereto, and repealing any and all references to Planned Developments within Chapter 153: Zoning Code

Anyone who desires to submit written comments may mail them to (PO Box 520), email them to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins ([email protected]), or submit them by clicking the ordinance titles before 12:00 pm on June 2, 2026.

Are you interested in serving on a town board, commission or committee? The Council is currently soliciting applications from citizen volunteers for appointment on the following boards and commissions:

• Board of Zoning Appeals (3 vacancies terms expiring July 2028) 
  • link to the board information by clicking here.
• Municipal Park Foundation Board (3 vacancies terms expiring July 2028)
  • link to the board information by clicking here.

If you are interested in serving on the board, please fill out the Application for Appointment. Once completed, please submit a copy to the Town Administrator, Katharine Watkins in Town Hall or via email: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, June 2, 2026. 

The council will make the appointment to fill the vacancies during the June 4 Town Council Regular Meeting.   

The Town of Awendaw values equity and inclusion and seeks to appoint board, commission and committee members that reflect the diversity of our community. The Town of Awendaw does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military/veteran status, or disability