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We are continually committed to your healthy lifestyle and that is why we strive to offer quality programs to the area youth and adults. The programs we offer each year expands.

 The Harrison Parks and Recreation Department also maintains several facilities including the Community First Bank Sports Complex, First National Bank Soccer Complex, Minnie Harris Park, the City Tennis Courts, Lake Harrison, the Firestation Field, the Fair Grounds fields, Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center and City Pool.  The Harrison Parks staff offices are located at the Brandon Burlsworth Youth Center, 202 S. Spring St. in Harrison. John Phillips is the Parks and Recreation Director and has been for 25 years. Crystal Valentine is his administrative assistant and has been on staff for six years. Libby Salmon is the Youth Center Director and City Pool Manager. She has been on staff for 15 years. Amanda Casey is our Program Coordinator on staff for five years. She is the After School and Summer Recreation Program Director. Jerry Farmer and his staff are housed at the Community First Bank Sports Complex and the First National Bank Soccer Complex. They manage all of the daily upkeep of the facilities. Together, this staff works daily to ensure that the programs that they house and manage are the most effective possible.