Community Development Block Grant Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Program Performance and Accomplishments NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Town Hall at 608 First Street West, Hampton, SC the Town of Hampton will hold a public hearing to review program performance and accomplishments conducted under a Community Development Block Grant project known as the Dave Daniels Park Improvements Project CDBG #4-LP-23-002 wherein the following activities were undertaken. The Town of Hampton was awarded $270,00 in CDBG funds in December 2023 to make park upgrades to the Dave Daniels Park in Hampton. The proposed activities included demolishing the existing playground area and adding new surface materials, new ADA accessible and standard playground equipment, perimeter fencing, a shade/shelter, benches, tables, and trash cans. The Dave Daniels Park is located in the Nix Street Neighborhood. It is mostly single-family residential with a few small businesses. The project area was surveyed to benefit approximately 333 people of which 290 (87%) are considered low-to-moderate income. This public hearing and the matters to be discussed are subject to the provisions of the Town of Hampton’s Citizen Participation Plan, developed in anticipation of participation in the State of South Carolina's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, providing for the participation of the citizens of Hampton in the planning and implementation of community and economic development projects which will involve CDBG funds. The Citizen Participation Plan and Application are available for review at Town Hall at the above address between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons with questions or comments concerning the public hearing or the Citizen Participation Plan may contact Kimberly Varn, Lowcountry Council of Governments, PO Box 98, Yemassee, SC 29945, (843) 473-3990. The Town of Hampton does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs or activities. Robert Brown, Mayor, Town of Hampton, 608 First Street West, Hampton, SC, 29924, (803) 943-2951 has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's regulations and implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8, dated June 2, 1988). Note: Assistance will be provided to accommodate the special needs of disabled and/or LEP persons, upon request.

🎉 **A New Chapter for Dave Daniels Park!** 🛝 On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Town of Hampton proudly celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly completed Dave Daniels Park on Nix Street. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone for our community. Your support made the occasion even more special. A special thank you to Mayor Robert Brown, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon and officially opening this wonderful new community space. We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kimberly Varn with the Lowcountry Council of Governments for her invaluable assistance and guidance throughout the grant process. Your expertise helped make this project possible. Thank you to MAPA Recreation for your outstanding guidance during the design phase and for the exceptional work of building this park from the ground up. Your dedication and craftsmanship have created a beautiful space that will serve our community for years to come. Dave Daniels Park was thoughtfully designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind, featuring numerous ADA-accessible amenities that allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the park together. We are proud to provide a welcoming space where everyone can play, gather, and create lasting memories. We invite everyone to stop by, explore the new park, and enjoy this incredible addition to the Town of Hampton! **Together, we're building a stronger, more inclusive community—one park at a time.** 💚 #TownOfHamptonSC #DaveDanielsPark #RibbonCutting #CommunityPride #AccessibleParks #BuildingCommunity

We love having members of our community interested in how things work! It is always a good day when they come to visit.

July 23, 2026 - UPDATE 🚧🌳 Lightsey Park is Reopened! 🌳🚧 The Town of Hampton is pleased to announce that Lightsey Park has reopened to the public. While the park is now open, crews are still working to complete cleanup efforts in several areas. We ask all visitors to use caution while enjoying the park and to be aware that some exposed roots and other remnants of recent work may still be present. For everyone's safety, please do not allow children to play on or around any dirt piles located within the park. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to make improvements and restore the park for the enjoyment of our community. Thank you for helping us keep Lightsey Park safe and enjoyable for everyone!

Nix Street/ Dave Daniels Park: we are getting very close to completing this park and are excited to see all of the kids enjoying it. However, we are still putting the finishing touches on and are not allowed to have anyone playing on the equipment or inside the park fence until it has been completed and inspected. Please check back on our Facebook for an official announcement of opening!