Flood-damaged garden blooms anew in Sumter

Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter is now open fully after repairs from flood damage.

Over half the botanical site was closed to restore trails and other features following October flooding during record rain across the Midlands.

City officials are asking visitors not to venture beyond locked gates, fences and rocks or tree roots along the lake’s edge as water levels are still low in some areas.

“We would like to ask visitors to respect any area that may be temporarily closed for upgrades in the future,” assistant city Public Services Manager Al Harris said.

Admission to the gardens is free daily.

This story was originally published December 18, 2015 at 5:16 PM.