Harriet Tubman Park Improvements
Background
Located just west of the Vine Middle School campus, Harriet Tubman Park serves as a vibrant focal point for the surrounding communities. The park includes four tennis courts, a basketball court, and picnic pavilions with access to the adjacent running track (part of the school) outside of school hours.
Project Description
in late 2018, Knoxville opened the Change Center directly across the street from Harriet Tubman Park increasing the visibility and creating new opportunities for use of this public space.
With the park already in use for some community based programming such as a tennis program, the City of Knoxville provided capital funding with a goal to provide a permanent restroom facility and ADA improvements for park access. Separate funding from the city will also provide for the four tennis courts to be resurfaced.
Punchlist (Tenative)
Mon, Sep 21, 2020, 8:00 AM to Sat, Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 PM
Sidewalks, Site Amenities, and Landscaping
Mon, Sep 14, 2020, 7:00 AM to Sat, Oct 31, 2020, 5:00 PM
Building Interior & Inspections
Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 7:00 AM to Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 5:00 PM
Walls and Roof Trusses
Mon, May 11, 2020, 7:00 AM to Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 5:00 PM
Utilities & Foundations
Mon, Apr 20, 2020, 7:00 AM to Sun, May 10, 2020, 5:00 PM
Demolition & Grading
Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 7:00 AM to Mon, Apr 20, 2020, 5:00 PM
Construction Mobilization
Mon, Mar 30, 2020, 7:00 AM to Fri, Apr 3, 2020, 5:00 PM
Plans Review
Mon, Jan 13, 2020, 5:00 PM to Wed, Feb 26, 2020, 5:00 PM
Construction Document Development
Wed, May 8, 2019, 5:00 PM to Fri, Jan 31, 2020, 5:00 PM
Public Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
KCDC hosted a public meeting regarding the upcoming revitalization of Austin Homes. With Austin Homes immediately adjacent to the park, the Harriet Tubman team utilized this meeting as an opportunity to collect public input on the Harriet Tubman improvements.
Design Innovation Architects Selected as Architects
Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 5:00 PM 5:00 PM
Park Improvement Funding Approved by City Council
Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 6:00 PM 6:00 PM
Park Improvements - Completed
Designs have been completed by Design Innovation Architects and permits are now approved. Construction lead by general contractor Johnson & Galyon Construction began on March 30. Progress photos can be seen below.
Tennis Court Resurfacing - Completed
In late 2019 Sports Surface Pros was awarded the contract to resurface the four courts last fall but was unable to initiate the work due to low overnight temperatures and rain. Travel restrictions due to Coronovirus further delayed work in 2020. Crews have now completed resurfacig all 4 courts.
Current Impacts
This project has been completed and any construction-related impacts resolved. Items listed below summarize impacts seen throughout the construction period for reference only and are not current.
Construction is anticipated to begin on or about March 30. During construction, the central sidewalk and core of the park around the main gazebo will be closed.
- Water Fountain—The park’s water fountain was removed last winter as part of the normal winterization procedure. The old fountain will not be reinstalled this year as the project includes a new fountain adjacent to the restroom building. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own water as the park will not have a water fountain
