# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Revitalizing Columbia: The Modern Transformation of Finlay Park
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the Columbia Design League at recently renovated Finlay Park for a presentation and discussion on the design approach and construction challenges for Columbia’s largest and best-loved park. Planned as a pastoral park in the 1850s with many trees, paths, water features, and structures such as a gazebo and bandstand, the 18-acre park — originally named Sidney Park — immediately became the heart of downtown Columbia. It was transformed in 1990 by Robert Marvin, known as the “Father of Southern Landscape Architecture," into Columbia's primary urban park. Marvin’s design created the “Little Congaree,” with a 40-foot waterwall, rockslide rapids, and streams that all flowed into a three-acre lake. 

Todd Martin, city landscape architect for the City of Columbia, John Katz, deputy director of Finlay Park, and Jason Bittner, project manager at Mashburn Construction, lead a discussion on the park’s revitalization goals, integrating modern amenities that reflect the city's dynamic growth and evolving community needs while honoring Marvin's original design. 

Free to attend. Cash bar and light refreshments provided by Ambrosia Elite Taverna. 

Attendees enter through the main entrance on Taylor Street and check in at The Landing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/revitalizing-columbia-the-modern-transformation-of-finlay-park/200030671386610
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Finlay Park
- **lat**: 34.00529
- **long**: -81.0407
- **full address**: Finlay Park, 901 Taylor Street,Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Revitalizing Columbia: The Modern Transformation of Finlay Park being held?
  - **A:** Revitalizing Columbia: The Modern Transformation of Finlay Park takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Finlay Park, 901 Taylor Street,Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Revitalizing Columbia: The Modern Transformation of Finlay Park?
  - **A:** Revitalizing Columbia: The Modern Transformation of Finlay Park is organized by Columbia Museum of Art.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Columbia Museum of Art's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Columbia Museum of Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Columbia Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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