BUILD OUR PARK

UPDATED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN IMAGES RELEASED

The Build Our Park design team continues to refine the conceptual plans for the site. These updated images reflect the ongoing design process as the team further develops the layout, detailed features, and overall vision for the park.

Build Our Park Project booklet

Explore the digital booklet to learn more about the project and discover how you can support Build Our Park through exciting giving opportunities.

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Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks and Build Our Park President Eddie Bumbaugh sit a conference table in City Hall with signed documents. The pair are smiling. — Ande Banks (left) and Eddie Bumbaugh in Harrisonburg City Hall.

City of Harrisonburg, Build Our Park Execute Agreement

On Dec. 10, City of Harrisonburg City Manager Ande Banks and Build Our Park President Eddie Bumbaugh executed the Harrisonburg Downtown Park Donation Agreement approved by City Council.

The agreement formally defines the process that will see the park through its construction and operation. This includes: preparing construction plans, a comprehensive budget, fundraising, construction, operations, and general provisions. Also acknowledged in the agreement are naming rights policies and the framework for Build Our Park to remain an engaged Parks & Recreation stakeholder into the future.

Harrisonburg City Council Approves Harrisonburg downtown Park Donation agreement

On Nov. 26, 2024, City of Harrisonburg City Council unanimously voted to accept the Harrisonburg Downtown Park Donation Agreement presented by the City Attorney office.

This is reason to celebrate! With approved conceptual plans and a donation agreement, our community has the long-awaited and hard-earned assurance the park will become a reality.

Early in the new year, Build Our Park will launch the much-anticipated capital campaign to fund the park’s creation. Meanwhile, along with all previous contributions to Build Our Park, 100% of donations made toward the project are tax-deductible and will qualify toward donor recognition levels, soon-to-be-announced.

To make an end-of-year gift or learn how to connect for future giving opportunities, click here.

City Council Approves Build Our Park CONCEPTUAL PLAN, AUTHORIZES CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AGREEMENt

At its September 24 meeting, Harrisonburg City Council voted to approve the conceptual plan presented by Build Our Park and authorized the City Attorney to prepare the Downtown Harrisonburg Park Construction and Consulting Agreement for public hearing.

Watch the full presentation to City Council.

City Council Approves Build Our Park request for city to collaborate in planning
January 2023

At its January 24 meeting, Harrisonburg City Council unanimously voted to approve a request presented by representatives of the Build Our Park board of directors to authorize city staff to collaborate with the group to plan for the public park in downtown Harrisonburg.
The move allows deliberate planning by the non-profit organization and the city to move forward. The results of this planning phase will include a detailed site plan and comprehensive solutions to funding, development, and long-term needs.

Watch the full presentation to Harrisonburg City Council.

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You did it! With an outpouring of support through the #GreatCommunityGive, #BuildOurPark brought in over $11,000 in contributions, was 4th place in total dollars raised, and won an additional $2,000 prize! Thanks to @tcfhr for hosting an amazing day

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Thanks to @downtownharrisonburg for leading by example with a $5,000 contribution to #BuildOurPark during the #GreatCommunityGive!