Mount Pleasant, SC - The newest park in Charleston opens this July 4th weekend.

Mount Pleasant opens its new $14 million park in a three-day celebration beginning Friday.

The park is located near the new Ravenel Bridge, which links Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

The bridge was opened four years ago and one of the park attractions is a fishing pier built into the Cooper River on pilings that once supported the old Cooper River Bridge.

The new park also features a war memorial, a visitor center, an open-air pavilion for sweetgrass basket weavers and a playground.

Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park opening weekend events:

Friday

4 p.m.: The park opens to the public.

6:30 p.m.: Park dedication ceremonies.

8 p.m.: East Coast Party Band on the pier; Charleston Community Band on the lawn; Nick Collins acoustic.

Saturday

6 a.m.: The pier opens for fishing. The fishing fee is $5 for a daily pass for Charleston County residents; $8 for non-Charleston County residents; $3 for kids 12 and younger.

6 p.m.: The pier closes to fishing, and it becomes available for viewing the fireworks at Patriots Point.

Sunday

2 p.m.: Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Pavilion dedication with basket-making demonstrations, African fabric art and performances by We Be Brethren.

6:30 p.m.: War Memorial dedication, military re-enactment groups and U.S. Marine Corps Band.

Parking

• Free parking all weekend.
• Shuttle available from College of Charleston Athletic Complex.
• Starting Monday, parking will be 50 cents per hour.

Park directions

• From Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, take Magrath Darby Boulevard to Wingo Way, turn left at Wingo Way and follow to park.
• From Coleman Boulevard, take Patriots Point Boulevard to Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard and follow road to park.

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