BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Berkeley County and the town of Moncks Corner have joined forces to purchase the Epson Oaks property for $1.2 million, with plans to preserve the nearly 5-acre site and transform it into a public park.
The property, located on Epson Plantation Drive, includes two parcels totaling 4.76 acres. The land is home to several grand oak trees and holds historic value related to the area’s Revolutionary War-era heritage.
Under the agreement, the county and town will jointly own the land. Berkeley County will use funds from its Greenbelt Program to pay half the purchase price. The program is funded by the 2022 One Cent Sales Tax referendum, which voters approved in November 2022. That referendum earmarked an estimated $58.7 million for greenbelt projects across the county.
Berkeley County will oversee the planning, design and construction of the park with assistance from the Berkeley 250 Committee. The town will be responsible for ongoing site maintenance.
“I am thrilled that our council and Berkeley County have come together to preserve this historic land with its magnificent grand oaks,” said Moncks Corner Mayor Thomas J. Hamilton Jr. “This joint effort not only protects our natural heritage but also provides a valuable resource for our community to enjoy and learn from.”
Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb said the project reflects a shared vision for both conservation and education.
“We are excited to partner with the town of Moncks Corner to not only preserve this site, but also develop it as a public park to highlight our county’s rich history as it relates to the Revolutionary War and those who fought for our independence,” Cribb said.
The Epson Oaks initiative is part of a broader push by the county to acquire and preserve park properties throughout the region using Greenbelt Program funding.
