MAYOR HOLLY MERRILL RASCHEIN TO OPEN THE NEW HARRY HARRIS PARK PLAYGROUND ON SATURDAY MORNING

TAVERNIER, FL--Monroe County Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein will celebrate the opening of the new additional Harry Harris Park playground on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Tavernier. The public is invited to join the mayor and Parks and Beaches staff at the event. Light refreshments will be available (donated by Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate).
 
“This was a part of Monroe County’s ongoing efforts to revitalize local playgrounds to meet the needs of our community,” said Director John Allen. “The additional playground near the baseball field will be perfect for siblings to use while their brothers or sisters play games.”
 
The new baseball-themed playground includes rubber surfaces, slides, and a workout area for the kids.
 
The youth baseball championship game will also be held at noon on Saturday at Harry Harris Park.