These are the plans proposed by LKMK for the regeneration of Harrison Park East.  They form part of the consultation being run by The Waters Ways Trust Scotland, British Waterways Scotland, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and Edinburgh Council.

The plans aim to upgrade the east side of the park by create new links with the canal, make further use of the bowling green area,  and to replace the current tarmacked private car park.

Option 1
	Maintain the existing park layoutConstruct new path between the football pitches and the bowling green hedge.New link to Watson Crescent including ramp suitable for the disabled Relocate current park entrance on West Bryson Road to the west Develop activity space within the bowling green area
Option 2
	Maintain the existing park layoutCreate new ramp to the canalRelocate current park entrance on West Bryson Road to the west New path joining the canal new ramp and existing steps to the new entrance on West Bryson Road New link to Watson Crescent including ramp suitable for the disabled Create new path through bowling green area along with new play areas
Option 3
	Maintain the existing park layoutCreate new ramp to the canal to the east of the existing stepsCreate a new ramp to Watson Crescent Relocate current park entrance on West Bryson Road to the east New link to Watson Crescent including ramp suitable for the disabled Create new path through bowling green area along with new play areas

The plans will be available to view on board the Re-union Barge that will be berthed at Ashley Terrace on Tuesday the 4th of May 2010 at 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. and on Sunday the 9th of May 2010 at 12.30 p.m.- 3 p.m.

Please let us know what you think of the plans either at the event or by contacting us here

Edinburgh Council has proposed creating up to 24 allotments in the east corner of East Harrison Park.  The proposed allotments would cover the area of the former bowling green.  This area represents about a quarter of Harrison Park East.

The draft strategy is now subject to a eight week consultation period from 26 March to 21 May. The Council is seeking your views on the contents of the strategy and the action plans which have been prepared.

More information can be found on Edinburgh Councils website here.  The specific plans for Harrison Park are in the document titled “South West NP Action Plan” (2.4mb download) and are on page 22.

Please let Edinburgh Council what you think, or alternatively drop us a note via the Contact Us page.

On Sunday the 9th of May, The Friends of Harrison Park in partnership with Edinburgh and Lothian Greenspace invite you to take part in their popular kite making event. Other activities include face painting.

Get healthy with a Feet First Walk hosted by the Waterways Trust Scotland leaving from Ashley Terrace at 1 p.m.

For further information please contact Christine Donnelly at the Waterways Trust Scotland on 01324 677821 or e mail christine.donnelly@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk.

Edinburgh Council have launched a photography competition for people to try and capture the parks of Edinburgh.  The prize on offer is a professionally framed copy of their photo.  The winning prizes will also feature at prominent locations in the city as well as prestigious events throughout the city.

There are 3 categories:-

• People in Parks
• Wildlife in the City
• Local Landscapes

You can find more information and how to enter on the Council website

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/leisure/Parks_and_recreation/CEC_a_shot_in_the_park

Application forms are also available from the Friends of Harrison Park secretary.

Welcome to the new site for the Friends of Harrison Park.

The park is in the Merchiston area of Edinburgh and the site is intended to provide information on all aspects of both the park and the Friends of the Park.

The Friends of Harrison Park work in partnership with the Council to oversee the management, maintenance and development of this green space. Recent projects, including upgrading of paths, interpretive signage, naturalised bulb planting, have all contributed to making Harrison Park a delightful, accessible and well used community green space.

In 2008 Harrison Park was awarded Green Flag status – one of the first flags issued in Scotland. The scheme aims to encourage safe, clean and accessible public parks which are managed in an environmentally sustainable way.

See the plans to regenerate Harrison Park East

See Edinburgh Councils plans to create 24 Allotments in Harrison Park East

Harrison Park West

Harrison Park East