Jon Guerry Taylor & Associates, Inc.

The existing waterfront passive park is the home for special events such as the "Taste of Charleston", the Fourth of July Celebration, and rowing shell races. The river’s edge has always been used by local fishermen who didn't have access to motor boats. Recognizing this immediate need, the Charleston Parks Department wanted to design a fishing pier that would allow access to the water for the non boating public, provide a teaching location for school children, and also have floating dock facilities for police and emergency boat berthing.

JGT designed a pier that includes a barrier free walkway for handicapped visitors to the existing parking area, a 300' long, 8' wide pier for crabbing and fishing, a roofed octagonal gazebo, a fishing deck, and a concrete floating dock. The pier has low level lighting that, while providing lighting for patrons, does not interfere with adjacent uses. The handrails feature special adaption for fishermen in wheelchairs, or seated elderly patrons. JGT assisted in securing a $50,000 grant from South Carolina Department Department of Natural Resources for the construction of this pier.

Brittlebank Park’s use by local and tourist patrons has exceeded the Parks Department’s projections. The pier has served as a catalyst for Brittlebank Park’s revitalization, expanding the park’s use and providing a waterfront experience not previously available in Charleston.