ASK ME ABOUT: The latest updates on the Sharon Woods Harbor Revitalization project.
WHY WAS THE SHARON WOODS HARBOR REVITALIZATION NECESSARY? WHEN IS IT PROJECTED FOR COMPLETION? Revitalization was requested by the public. We’re investing in Sharon Woods Harbor to ensure it reflects the desires of park users and to better integrate it into the surrounding park. This facility has also aged and is reaching the end of its functional life. Work at Sharon Woods Harbor will be partially funded by the 0.95-mill levy passed by Hamilton County voters in 2021. Construction is planned to begin in 2026. The renewed harbor will complement the separate Sharon Lake Improvement Project that started in 2024 and will continue through the end of 2025. When the lake refills and reopens in spring 2026, it will feature new wetlands, a boardwalk, a fishing pier, and docks.
HOW HAS PUBLIC INPUT CONTRIBUTED TO THE PLANS? During the open house and survey, Great Parks listened to many guests about their wishes for each individual aspect of the harbor, from how the lakefront will connect to the water and what types of connections they’d like with the shared use trail that circles the lake to play features in the area.
WHAT WILL BE THE REVITALIZED HARBOR AREA’S HIGHLIGHTS UPON COMPLETION? Plans for the revitalized harbor were still being developed as of February 2025 and may include some combination of a redesigned boat house with kayak and canoe rentals, upgraded trail and lake access, a new lakefront design, play features, and concessions.