Politics & Government

Board to Discuss Plans for Riis Park

The Harrison Town Board is scheduled to hear a presentation involving a conceptual Master Plan for Ma Riis Park downtown.

The future of one of downtown Harrison's most prevalent parks will be a key topic of discussion at Thursday night's town board meeting.

The board will hear a proposal from planning firm Woodard & Curran, which is hoping to develop a new master plan for at a price tag of $20,000. The total amount would be paid out in three phases, which are outlined in the board's meeting agenda:

  • Site inventory and analysis data collection: $2,500
  • Alternative concepts and theme development: $6,000
  • Final Master Plan and Phase I plans and specifications: $11,500

Funding for the project will come from the recreation subdivision account.

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