Harrison Bay State Park in Chattanooga notched the second-most votes across the state in the “My TN State Park Fundraiser,” collecting more than $10,000 in donations followed in the top 10 by South Cumberland State Park headquartered in Grundy County at No. 4.
Harrison Bay with 1,200 acres and 40 miles of Chickamauga Lake shoreline was second in donation voting to 841-acre Paris Landing State Park west of Nashville in Henry County, voting results showed. Paris Landing’s final total was $11,602, followed by Harrison Bay at $10,101.
Harrison Bay held fast to the second spot since the mid-point in the campaign. Two weeks in, Harrison Bay trailed then-leader Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park in Fentress County. Pickett ended up No. 7.
“I’m really impressed with how people have donated to the park,” Friends of Harrison Bay State Park board member Cindy Morgan said Wednesday in a telephone interview.
While no plans have been made for the funds, Morgan said the money could help improve features for children’s activities and update the park’s playground. Morgan also noted work on Harrison Bay’s dog park is ongoing and could benefit from some help.