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Prime Time in the Parks

By Jeanette Dempsey, Publisher June 24, 2016

Prime Time in the Parks is a late-night teen program that provides a fun and safe environment for Columbia‘s youth. The program is free to youth ages 13-17 years old. Prime Time in the Parks features video game challenges, billiards, card tournaments, sports, pool parties, music, field trips and more!

This year, the Parks & Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department are working together to offer two opportunities during the summer for youth to show off their basketball skills.

Participants will have a chance to compete against Columbia Police officers and recreation staff on Friday, July 15 from 7-10 p.m. at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave.

Select community centers will operate extended hours, from 7-10 p.m., on Friday nights in June and July as part of Prime Time in the Parks.


  • June 17
    • Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
    • Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center, 2611 Grant Street
  • June 24
    • Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road
    • Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue
  • July 1
    • Pool Party hosted by Greenview, Hyatt and Lorick parks at Greenview Pool, 6700 David St.
  • July 8
    • Greenview Park, 6700 David St.
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene St.
  • July 15
    • Badges & Parks Basketball Alliance game and skills competition at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave. (Hyatt Park & Katheryn M. Bellfield/Booker Washington Heights)
  • July 22
    • Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road
    • Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue
  • July 29
    • Pool Party hosted by King and Pinehurst parks, Katheryn M. Bellfield/Booker Washington Heights at Greenview Pool, 6700 David St.

 For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 803-545-3100 or visit www.ColumbiaSC.net.