My Tour of Park Circle: A beautiful Summer day in the neighborhood…
I began my tour of Park Circle on Buist Avenue at Quarterman’s Park – the duck pond! It was a hot, sunny day and the park was in tip top shape after a visit from local volunteers with the group “Keep North Charleston Beautiful”.
The live oak trees and sweeping spanish moss make this park a picturesque location of a picnic, stroll or just a visit to the ducks.
Here the ducks take a well deserved break in the shade.
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Further down Buist, on the way to the Noisette Creek, you will find Pump House Park, one of the several triangle play parks throughout the neighborhood.
At Buist and Oakwood you will find a group of new, pre fabricated homes in a cluster near the marsh views of the Noisette Creek. Hope’s Point Circle ranges from $325,000-$425,000 and are a beautiful addition to the neighborhood.
Next, I headed down O’Hear Avenue pass the fishing pier at Noisette Creek. Several friends and neighbors were spending the day crabbing & fishing, hoping for a great catch and a well earned dinner.
Further down O’Hear you will find Hunley Waters, a group of new, green built homes. These homes are listed between $299,000-$424,000. They have achieved an Earth Craft Certification by abiding by certain building practices set forth by Energy Star certification criteria. Waste management at the site and indoor air quality are just a few key points of this certification.
O’Hear meets back up with Buist and swings around to Virginia Avenue. That takes you to the entrance of the Old Naval Base. Most of the exciting revitalization efforts in Park Circle have stemmed from this huge project headed by the Noisette Foundation. Several green businesses have moved into the empty buildings formally occupied by the Naval Base and we have been excited to welcome Coast Brewery – a local, organic, high gravity brewery, Fisher Recycling and The Verdi Group – a local green builder.
Another view of the Noisette Creek on the way to the Riverfront Park.
This Riverfront Park has become the pride & joy of Park Circle! With a walking path, rotating sculpture garden, fun fountain, playground, dog park, ampitheater and Naval Memorial, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss the 4th of July celebration this year!
A great way to beat the summer heat!
The Naval Memorial is an impressive display of respect and gratitude to our fallen officers. History and art merge with a beautiful water feature, military flags and a view of the Cooper River.
The walking path at the Riverfront Park is lined with an awesome display of sculpture. Local artists are chosen to display work inspired by life, industry and the environment. Think you’ve already seen it? Come again! The art rotates on a regular basis.
More neighbors enjoying the Riverfront Park. Beautiful day, great atmosphere & family fun!
Throughout the rest of the Old Naval Base you will find winding tree lined streets with the remains of the massive Officer’s Quarters. Noisette has plans to renovate these gorgeous structures. In the mean time, Lifetime Network’s show Army Wives has been filming on location. You can see the appeal of this area and it’s rich history.
Back up Virginia Avenue you will meet East Montague Avenue and the Old Village Business District: Duke’s Garden Center, SoCa Spa & Salon, Madra Rua Irish Pub, Aunt Bea’s, Art Studios, Banks, Evo Pizza, AgentOwned Realty, The Old Village Meeting Place, Stained Glass Studios, Park Circle Moving Picture House and Half Moon Outfittes line this street.
On the other side of the neighborhood you will find Oak Terrace Preserve, a 55 acre site committed to blending the neighborhood with the natural environment. 9 builder have been chosen to develop this area while preserving century oak trees and building to top green Earth Craft Standards. Homes range from $175,000-$350,000.
I headed back home to M I X S O N – a LEED certified development off Durant Avenue where you can see a fine display of available homes. I’On’s developer, Vince Graham, has actualized his vision here with a strong influence from Tradd Street downtown and parts of Italy. The homes range from $143,000-$349,000. Achiveing the LEED Certification from the US Green Build Council included a rigorus test of the site plan, building envelope, quality materials and energy efficient performance. Living here has been a great experience in lowering my carbon footprint.
Park Circle has proven to be the neatest neighborhood in North Charleston. For a personal tour, feel free to contact me: Thea Anderson (843) 259-8705 or thea@perfectlyparkcircle.com
