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James E. Harrison park improvements

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Consultation has concluded. The park is open

The renovated James E. Harrison Park, 544 S. Simms St., is complete after receiving a new playground and shelter! Thank you for your input.

On June 10, 2019, City Council renamed South Simms Street Park the James E. Harrison Park to honor the former Tuskegee Airman for his years of service to the Lakewood community. In 2021, the City of Lakewood approved funding to upgrade the existing playground, add a restroom enclosure and provide accessibility updates. The Glennon Heights Homeowners Association also applied for and received a Neighborhood Participation Program grant for a new picnic shelter in 2021.

View the Preliminary Site Plan

The Community Resources Department project team has created a Preliminary Site Plan based on public survey results. View the plan and use the comments feature under the "Project Updates" section of this page to share your input. Subscribe to this page for future updates.

Park improvement considerations:

  • Remove the existing equipment, install new equipment and playground surface, replace the existing shelter with a larger shelter and add picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles.
  • Install play equipment that meets safety requirements established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
  • Provide a variety of play structures and components encouraging activities inclusive of multiple age groups and abilities.
  • Meet current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

*TENNIS COURTS WILL NOT BE REMOVED

The renovated James E. Harrison Park, 544 S. Simms St., is complete after receiving a new playground and shelter! Thank you for your input.

On June 10, 2019, City Council renamed South Simms Street Park the James E. Harrison Park to honor the former Tuskegee Airman for his years of service to the Lakewood community. In 2021, the City of Lakewood approved funding to upgrade the existing playground, add a restroom enclosure and provide accessibility updates. The Glennon Heights Homeowners Association also applied for and received a Neighborhood Participation Program grant for a new picnic shelter in 2021.

View the Preliminary Site Plan

The Community Resources Department project team has created a Preliminary Site Plan based on public survey results. View the plan and use the comments feature under the "Project Updates" section of this page to share your input. Subscribe to this page for future updates.

Park improvement considerations:

  • Remove the existing equipment, install new equipment and playground surface, replace the existing shelter with a larger shelter and add picnic tables, grills and trash receptacles.
  • Install play equipment that meets safety requirements established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
  • Provide a variety of play structures and components encouraging activities inclusive of multiple age groups and abilities.
  • Meet current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

*TENNIS COURTS WILL NOT BE REMOVED

Consultation has concluded. The park is open

  • James E. Harrison Park remodel complete

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    Thanks to the Glennon Heights Neighborhood Association and neighborhood feedback, the James E. Harrison park improvements are complete! After receiving a Neighborhood Participation Program grant and support from the city's Open Space Fund, the park received a new shelter, playground and accessibility improvements. The aviation-themed playground was inspired by the park's namesake, the former Tuskegee Airman, James E. Harrison. We hope you enjoy the new playspace!Picture of new shelterPicture of aviation themed play structurePicture of new play equipmentPicture of entry sign to the park

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  • Construction update

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    Get excited, a construction notice to proceed has been issued for James Harrison Park! Take a look at the aviation-themed playground components included in the park design and review the site plan. Construction is targeted for completion in August, 2023.

  • Preliminary Site Plan Available

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    Thank you for your feedback! After reviewing survey results, the project team has developed a Preliminary Site Plan. Please use the comment tool below to give us your feedback on the preliminary plan. Note, the tennis courts will not be removed or modified as a part of this project.

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  • James Harrison Playground Survey results now available!

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    Thank you for your participation! View the survey results and stay tuned for a draft site plan coming soon.

    James Harrison playground survey results

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