Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks
AR Workshop offers a hands-on DIY experience where you can create signs, canvas pillows and wall hangings, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, and more!
AR Workshop Columbia is a second location for owners, Ashley and Matt Bonte. After opening AR Workshop Lexington in June of 2017, they knew the Midlands was ready for another workshop closer to Downtown and Northeast side of town. Forest Acres proved to be the perfect spot! Ashley’s love for crafting and Matt’s obsession with power tools and building things has proven to be the perfect mix for opening and running a second workshop.
Our History:
The Lexington County Recreation Commission was created by an act of the Legislature in 1968 as a Special Purpose District. The Commission as an active, functioning body with employees began operations in January, 1970. The organization began with no facilities and no budget and has since developed the many facilities and various programs enjoyed by the citizens today.On July 1, 1980, Lexington County Council requested the Commission absorb into its operation an existing senior citizen program, then administered by Richland Lexington Council on Aging.On July 1, 1982, we unofficially became the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission.
Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all citizens through creative and meaningful life enriching experiences. This is done through the provisions of program services, facilities and education.