ICRC Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for New Park
The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will celebrate the grand opening of its newest park development in Chapin with a grand opening celebration taking place on Saturday, March 11, starting at 10 a.m. at 370 A Epting Camp Road, in Chapin.
To commemorate the opening, ICRC will host a VIP “First Pitch” ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by refreshments, tours of the new fields and facilities, and Spring Sports Opening Day scrimmages and activities. The general public is invited to attend.
The new park was developed by ICRC with financial assistance from a $100,000 grant received from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF). BTF, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, provided funding for construction of two youth baseball/softball fields, including fencing, irrigation systems and the construction of the playing surfaces. In addition, ICRC received funding from SC PARD, Palmetto Pride grants, private donations and business sponsorships to help complete the new park.
The new Chapin park is the latest development in ICRC’s master plan for the district. Guided by residents, the plan called for additional athletic facilities and recreational amenities in the Chapin area. The park encompasses 70 acres, and features a six-field baseball complex with restrooms and a concession pavilion, an eight-court tennis complex, two multiuse fields, and a splash pad. These new amenities provide much-needed space for public recreation, as well as youth and adult athletics in the Chapin area.
“The new park in Chapin will offer much-needed space to accommodate the growth in the community and the rising need for fields for youth athletics and tournament play,” says Elizabeth B. Taylor, executive director for ICRC. “The splash pad will offer an additional fun outdoor amenity for Chapin residents to enjoy.”
“The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is proud to support the construction of Chapin park,” says Cathy Bradley, executive director of BTF. “On behalf of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, we thank the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission for its efforts to expand opportunities for young baseball and softball players in the community by providing safe and quality playing fields and programs.”
ICRC seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of the district through the development of recreation programs that promote a lifestyle of wellness, physical activities and cultural experiences for all ages.
For more information, call 803-772-1228 or visit icrc.net. 
