Pride Park
Pride Park features a picnic shelter, playground, restrooms and an outdoor stage used for events such as the annual Gospel in the Park series.
The park is built on the site of the Hartsville Graded School, the first public school for black children in Hartsville, operating from about 1900 to 1921, as well as the later Butler School, named for the Rev. Henry H. Butler, longtime principal of the school. Park signage and a South Carolina Historical Marker placed at the park also make note of the Rev. T.J. James, who began a Sunday School at the site in 1922 which grew into Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church. James also established the Mt. Pisgah Nursery School in the old graded school structure. James’ family donated the land to the City of Hartsville for Pride Park, which was established in 1986.
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Marilyn RichardsonI really like this park . So clean. I do wish people would not smoke out there it's a smoke free park and it's the rule . Come on people follow the rules . Respect others.
May 19, 2019 · Google Review
Jourmany Roderickwhen its warm in some sudays diffrent churches comes together an have Gospel in the park preaching an choirs singing , all year aroind play area for kids 2 bathrooms water fountain
Feb 4, 2018 · Google Review
Janet LittleI went there to Praise the Lord for Gospel in the Park for the second time and it was wonderful and I enjoyed the fellowship. It was a clean environment and park.
May 12, 2021 · Google Review
Jeff McKenzieGood place to hunt. Found a few coins. Cameras there, but eeps getting vandalized, 12/25/2024.
Dec 25, 2024 · Google Review
Toni CharlesA great place. We enjoy Gospel in the Park every month.
Aug 20, 2018 · Google Review