Keeping it Fun!
Harrison Park of Ellijay is a 26 acre parcel of land stretching along the Ellijay River just ½ mile from Historic Downtown Ellijay, Georgia. The City of Ellijay and the Harrison Park Board of Directors plan to preserve the natural habitat along the Ellijay River while creating a beautiful park for all to enjoy.
The mission of the Harrison Park of Ellijay Board of Directors is to preserve and enhance the viability of Harrison Park by protecting its historical and natural resources and creating a safe, robust outdoor environment to enrich the quality of life and promote the health, well being and economy of our community, while ensuring a sustainable future and maintaining our small town charm. 
Harrison Park was originally a farm owned by the Pinson Family of Ellijay. The Pinson barn still stands on the property and will be restored as part of the park build-out. The renovation of the barn into an event space that may be rented for weddings, family reunions, business events and more is part of the future vision for the park. Other future plans being considered are: to expand the walking trail, build a stage for theater and concerts, build public restrooms. As the community begins to engage in the design process, we will create a park that will become a destination for both locals and tourists visiting our town!
Discover. Explore. Restore. Harrison Park of Ellijay, Georgia
Harrison Park Board of Directors Enlisted UGA Center for Design and Preservation to Conduct Weekend-long Master Planning Event Open to Residents and Visitors
The Harrison Park Board of Directors hosted students and faculty from The University of Georgia’s Center for Design and Preservation for a weekend-long Master Planning Event, called a charrette, in Ellijay, GA. Harrison Park, which was donated to the city by the Albert E. Harrison Foundation, is located within walking distance of historic downtown Ellijay and rests along the banks of the Ellijay River.
The 26-acre park currently offers a two-mile walking trail and includes the historic Pinson family barn, which is in need of significant repair (photo credit: Rick Lucas). The Harrison Park Board is focused on developing the park into a robust outdoor environment for residents and visitors alike, while protecting its historical and natural resources. Preliminary plans call for renovating the barn into an events facility, as well as building a stage for concerts and theatrical productions, extending the walking trails along the banks of the Ellijay River, and enhancing the green space with planned gardens and other native trees and plantings.
“Ellijay is known for its numerous hiking trails, rivers, and as the mountain biking capital of Georgia. It’s the place to go outside and play,” said Kim Humphreys, chairman of the Harrison Park Board. “Our goal for Harrison Park is to enhance and showcase all that this area has to offer, from outdoor adventures, to art and music, and agritourism, including everything from apples to trout and wine.”
For follow-up information about the Harrison Park Master Planning Event, visit: http://www.harrisonparkellijay.com or our Facebook page: @harrisonparkellijay
Come join the fun on March 30th, 9am until 1pm. This is our first work day at Harrison Park in 2019 and we’ll be cleaning up in anticipation… Read more “Harrison Park Work Day – 03/30/2019”
Yes, it’s Fall, but let’s talk about Spring! Imagine seeing varieties of daffodils popping up all over Harrison Park – splashes of color near the barn, along… Read more “Thinking Ahead to Spring!”
Come on out to Harrison Park on Saturday, July 1, 11-4 for an old fashioned picnic. Live music Food Games for Kids and Kids-at-heart Rock Painting Rubber… Read more “Old Fashioned Picnic at Harrison Park – July 1”
