WHAT: Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach to open public playground

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Our Lady of Mercy Outreach, 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island

WHY: The playground will provide children and families with a safe environment to play on Johns Island and will be open from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. The new structure is suitable for children aged two to 13 and replaces the previous, aging playground that was over 30 years old. It was only possible after a successful campaign raised enough funds to build the new space.

The celebration event is free and will showcase activities for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy the new playground, a jump castle, face painting, balloon animals, kids crafts, music, food, Kona Ice, and beer from local brewery Low Tide Brewing.

If you plan to attend, please contact media@charlestondiocese.org or 843.261.0535.