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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4309 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 6/12/2018
SUBJECT: Duluth Community and City to Celebrate Completion of Phase 1 Improvements in Harrison Community Park
BY: Pakou Ly, Communications Office

 

 Duluth Community and City to Celebrate Completion of Phase 1 Improvements in Harrison Community Recreation Area

 

 [Duluth, MN] - The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative, the Duluth Community Garden Program and residents will celebrate the completion of phase 1 improvements to Harrison Community Recreation Area. The completed projects involve:

  • Removal of abandoned tennis court
  • New walkway connections throughout park
  • Concrete patio and ADA ramp entrance off back of building
  • Site lighting
  • Fence removal

 

The Lincoln Park Children and Families Collaborative and the Duluth Community Garden Program met and exceeded their required match, including the construction of a community garden, as part of the Neighborhood Park Grant program under the St. Louis River Corridor Initiative. The improved exterior facilities enhances and advances the programs/activities, food access, and health and wellness of the community.

The celebration will take place June 14 at 3:30 pm at the Harrison Community Center, located at 3002 West 3rd Street. Following the brief event, the public is invited to stay for the official 2018 season opening of the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market at 4 pm.

 

Information about the Harrison Community Recreation Area and phase 2 improvements can be found at http://duluthmn.gov/media/518884/Harrison.pdf

 

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