Our Inspiration

Jim Bindner, a true local and beloved member of the Pawleys Island Community, had a dream to build a memorial park in the Pawleys island area. A place full of music and friendship where families can also go to reflect and remember their loved ones in a beautiful soothing environment.

Music was always part of Jim’s life – and his commitment to the Pawleys Island Community spanned decades – from The Pawleys Island Crawfish Festival that he hosted, to his iconic restaurant/bar The Grayman in the 80s, and his classic fine dining piano bar Ivory’s in the 90s…the list goes on. He started more seriously conceptualizing a community park when his dad passed over a decade ago and he began looking for a place to commemorate and reflect on memories of their shared life in addition to a place that would provide music and fun for our community.

The last few years brought many losses to our area, which sparked a fire in Jim to turn this idea of a community park into a reality. He worked diligently on his vision for a musical and festival venue incorporating a memorial park with trees, plants, flowers, and colorful benches. Ironically, after he had begun putting all the pieces together, he became ill himself and passed before he could see his dream to fruition. His family and friends are continuing his work and with your help, J.B.’s Celebration Park will soon be a reality.

Our community not only needs a permanent park and gathering place – it deserves it.

Our Vision

Designed to fill a void in the Waccamaw Neck, J.B.’s Celebration Park will include two central cohesive concepts: first, a central gathering place for a variety of events, and second, a Memorial Walk to honor loved ones we’ve lost in our area. Every community needs a central gathering place – a place where natural beauty, music, art, culture, and family activities come together, bonding the community in friendships and healthy fun.

Our Plan

Ultimately, J.B.’s Celebration Park will be a place for our community to enjoy…

• Open Spaces for Gatherings of Family and Friends
• A Memorial Trail
• Live Music
• Art Exhibitions
• Outdoor Movie Nights
• Symposiums
• Wine Tastings

…the sky’s the limit!