Welcome to Blue Ridge Field!

Blue Ridge Field is a future community park that will be located immediately across the street from Code Elementary School in Seneca, South Carolina. The park's development is steered by Friends of Blue Ridge Field, a non-profit organization dedicated to making this park a reality.

Fast Facts about Blue Ridge Field:

Where is it?	315 Holland Avenue, Seneca, SC; across the street from Code Elementary School
What is the plan?	The park will provide our community with a playground, walking track, athletic field, picnic shelters, gardens & public gardening plots, and a memorial in honor of Blue Ridge High School; its design is based on a local needs assessment, and was conceived by Code Elementary students, drafted by Clemson Horticulture students, and finalized by landscape architect Karl Muzii.
Who is involved?	Friends of Blue Ridge Field includes representatives from local churches and businesses, the Oconee County School District, Code Elementary, SC Regional Housing Authority, the City of Seneca, the Blue Ridge High alumni, Clemson University, and the Seneca Human Affairs Council; the City of Seneca will maintain completed Blue Ridge Field
How will it be funded?	The City of Seneca is leasing the site for the park from the county school system; funding thus far has come from cash and in-kind donations as well as foundation grant monies; Friends of Blue Ridge Field will organize future fundraising activities and continue to apply for grants and solicit donations.
How can I help?	Community support is essential to Blue Ridge's success; if you are able to donate time, expertise, money, tools, or other supplies, please see the How Can I Help? page.
Why is the park named Blue Ridge Field?	Blue Ridge High School was an African-American high school in Seneca prior to integration. Football was the pride of Blue Ridge and its surrounding community. After integration, the school became Seneca Junior High and then Code Elementary. The Blue Ridge High football field, which has remained vacant since the school closed in 1969, is the site of Blue Ridge Field. The park will not only fulfill the needs of Code Elementary and the surrounding community, but it will memorialize the rich history of Blue Ridge High as well.

Blue Ridge Field is not just a park, but an enhancement to our entire community -- it will improve community health and strengthen community spirit. The park will be a unique opportunity for everyone, providing green space for children to play, families to gather, seniors to enjoy the outdoors, and many recreational amenities for our energetic community.