Columbia County Administration and the Community

Services Division wishes to provide the residents of Columbia County an important update

regarding the status of youth sports, county programs and events, and park facilities following

Hurricane Helene.

Youth Sports and County Programs:

All youth sports and county programs are suspended until further notice. We will provide updates

as they become available.

Venue Rentals:

All reservations for Wildwood Park, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, and the Columbia County

Exhibition Center will be contacted individually by county staff. Refunds will be processed for

events that cannot be rescheduled.

Park Updates:

• Riverside Park: Open (except for the tennis courts)

• Evans Towne Center Park: Open (please exercise caution around uprooted trees)

• Lakeside Park: Open (except for one tennis court with a downed tree)

• Blanchard Park: Old side is open; the new portion, including play structures and the dog

park, is closed until further notice

• Lonnie Morris Park: Open

• Eubank Blanchard Park: Open

• Gateway Park: Open

• Blanchard Woods Park: Open (except for the cross country trail, which will remain closed

until further notice)

The following parks are closed indefinitely:

• Reed Creek Nature Park and Interpretive Center

• Memorial Park

• Savannah Rapids Park

• Wildwood Park

• Columbia County Racquet Center

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our residents.

For further updates, please monitor our official social channels.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the 311.