In 2018, voters passed a $120 million Parks, Greenways Recreation and Open Space bond. Renovations and improvements slated for Harris Lake focus on improving existing facilities at three of the most popular areas: Day Use Area, Disc Golf and Fishing Pond Area, and the Park Office. Construction is scheduled to begin fall 2025 and completed by fall 2026. The total investment for Harris Lake County Park is approximately $5.2 million.
Disc Golf & Fishing Pond Improvements
The improvements include a new restroom facility, parking lot expansion, small picnic area, 9-hole junior disc golf course, canoe storage structure and dock and an accessible pathway to the Fishing Pond.
Comfort Station
The new facility adds four single-occupancy restrooms with running water and flushing toilets.
Picnic Shelter
The shelter with four picnic tables provides a covered area for visitors to gather, rest or have a meal together.
Junior Disc Golf Course
In coordination with Capital Area Disc League (CADL), the new 9-hole junior disc golf course provides includes an accessible tee pad and is perfect for those that are new to sport of disc golf.
Canoe Storage and Pond Access
The canoe storage building provides a covered storage area for the park’s fleet of program canoes, canoeing equipment and fishing gear. Improvements include a new fishing platform for those that enjoy fishing at the Fishing Pond.
Increased Parking Capacity
The asphalt parking lot adds 32 additional spaces for a total of 70 spaces. The expanded parking area includes designated accessible parking spaces, open space for event organizers and connections for food trucks.
Day Use Improvements
The project includes constructing a new accessible kayak launch, accessible loading zone to support small non-motorized boats and 19 additional parking spaces.
Park Office Improvements
To better serve the park patrons, the Park office includes a 950 square-foot expansion and renovation of the office building which will provide additional space for the park staff, along with dedicated classroom space for educational programs. The design also includes the addition of a new pole barn structure and associated improvements to the maintenance yard.
Public Art
Artist: Virginia Kistler
Virginia Kistler will be working with us to design and install a unique piece(s) of art that will enhance the park’s aesthetic and provide a meaningful addition to the community space.