Park West reveals Michael Hurd, Jr. Memorial Park and Playground
May 2, 2017
The Park West Homeowners Association revealed a brand new, state-of-the-art playground and park honoring Michael Hurd Jr. at a dedication ceremony and unveiling on Saturday, March 25 at the Park West community park in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Hurd, who passed away in August 2016, had served as the general manager of the Park West subdivision for Southern Community Services (SCS) since 2014 and was an integral member of the community there. SCS serves nearly 180 HOA boards in the Carolinas and has worked with Park West since 2000.
Park West Park and Playground Unveiled
Park West celebrated the official unveiling of the Michael Hurd, Jr. Memorial Park and Playground on Saturday, March 25, 2017 during a dedication ceremony. Hurd, who became the Park West general manager through SCS in 2014, had been working on a brand new park and playground for the Park West community for almost a year. It is a climber play set, including multiple slides, rock climber, swings and springer seat, spanning 3,455 square feet.
“Mike spent his career with SCS making great improvements to the Park West community. The impact he had on his residents is immeasurable,” explains current Park West general manager Jessica Shipman. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to relive his happiness and honor his legacy by finishing out the playground project and hosting this benefit event.”
Donation Drive for Local Nonprofit Benefitting Abused and Neglected Children
Park West partnered with Windwood Farm Home for Children in Awendaw, S.C. for the dedication ceremony. Established as a private nonprofit in 1985, Windwood Farm provides help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensures safety, and works to achieve positive permanency for children and families in the community.
Guests and community members compiled eight boxes’ worth of donated supplies, toiletries and games for the local nonprofit organization.
“At the dedication ceremony, many individuals made donations of money, gift cards, household items, and personal needs supplies for distribution to families who are struggling to provide a safe and nurturing home to their children,” explains Windwood Farm director Debbie McKelvey. “Having partners in large neighborhoods who are willing to respond to a call to action when our needs are great makes an incredibly positive impact.”
About Park West
Park West is a master planned development located in Mount Pleasant, S.C. minutes from downtown Charleston in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. With approximately 3,000 properties and roughly 7,500 residents, the 1700-acre Park West is the size of a small town, divided into 32 neighborhoods with 7 miles of bike and pedestrian paths, and acres of marsh and wetlands, as well as pools, tennis and volleyball courts, oyster tables and more.
About Southern Community Services
Founded in 2000, Southern Community Services (SCS) specializes in the management of homeowner associations across the Carolinas, with a longstanding reputation as the leader in its industry. Staffed with accredited professionals who work diligently to accommodate the unique needs of each community, SCS provides turnkey solutions, state-of-the-art technology and decades of association management experience to boards, with senior-level involvement in every aspect of the business. Learn more about SCS at www.TrustSCS.com.
