LORIS, S.C. (WBTW) – Horry County Parks and Recreation celebrated Loris Nature Park’s new inclusive playground with Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The park is located on Loris Lions Road, right across the street from Loris High School.
Horry County Council spearheaded the $500,000 project, and it will serve the 6,307 residents who live within three miles of the park. Ray Dunham, director of Horry County Parks and Recreation, said the seven principles of inclusive play inspired the park’s design: be fair, be included, be smart, be independent, be safe, be active and be comfortable. The county upgraded the main play area of the playground. Now, the park has play areas for ages 0 to 5 and ages 5 to 12…