Riverbanks Park Commission

The Commission was established pursuant to Section 51-61 of the 1971 Cumulative Supplement to Code of Laws of South Carolina and Sections 2-326/2-328 of the County Code. It consists of seven members appointed for six-year terms. Two members are appointed by Richland County Council, two by Lexington County Council, two by the City of Columbia, and one jointly by the three entities. The Commission is the governing authority of the Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District and is responsible to Midlands residents for the financial stability of the zoo.

The Riverbanks Zoo

Contact

Thomas K. Stringfellow, President and CEO
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
P.O. Box 1060
Columbia, SC 29202-1060
779-8717

Commission Members

Clifford Bourke, Jr.
2051 Blythewood Crossing Lane, Apt. 812
Blythewood, SC 29016
361-4155  (H)
Term: 7/20/21 - 7/20/27

Robert G. Davidson
1650 Milford Road
Columbia, SC 29206
782-0035 (H)
Term: 3/21/23 - 3/21/29

Council Liaisons: Paul Livingston, Yvonne McBride, Chakisse Newton, and Gretchen Barron