Welcome to Harrison Park Golf Course, the best kept secret in Vermilion County...but don't take our word for it - come see for yourself!

History

At the end of 1928, Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins Harrison, part owner and editor of the Commercial News, purchased land from the Danville Country Club, and donated it to the City of Danville for the amount of $1.00 in the memory of his mother Minta. It wasn't until February 13, 1940, that Harrison Park was annexed to the city. Under its current name, 79 years of golf have been played, and the course has seen extensive restructuring over the years. Initially Harrison Park was a 9-hole facility, and now boasts an 18-hole, par 71 course. Several holes have been moved, replaced, shortened, or lengthened, but the original front nine has mostly remained unchanged.

Another quality which hasn't changed is the beautiful setting in which the course is located. The North Fork of the Vermilion River winds through the course and the various hills provide a backdrop unlike any other golf course on the Central Illinois region. With a total of 235 acres of land, it offers several amenities (bird watching, fishing, hiking) but golf exceeds all of them.

In the last couple of years, Harrison Park as seen the addition of a new irrigation system and maintenance equipment program, giving it the potential to be one of the highest quality golf courses in the area.

Several projects are now being proposed for the short and long term future. These projects include the installation of asphalt and concrete cart paths for the entire course, installation of fairway bunkers on approximately 8 holes, addition of more unmowed native areas, an aggressive tree installation and maintenance program, and the installation of new championship tees.

The City of Danville and Harrison Park have made considerable strides to increase the golf course's playability and beauty, and as a team we'll continue to do our best to maintain that tradition. Harrison Park Golf Course and Clubhouse have had more than 79 years of memories, and we hope to carry on those memories for many more years. Come out and make some memories of your own.

John Smith, Golf Professional

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