How will Jean Klock Park be impacted by Harbor Shores?
The Harbor Shores developers and the City of Benton Harbor have tentatively reached an agreement to maximize the use of 22.11 acres of existing Jean Klock Park, presently used mainly for parking. This area is proposed for three holes of a public golf course that will serve as a catalyst for community improvements. In exchange for the use of the existing park area the park system will be expanded by over 40 acres. The expanded area will be connected by a linear path and trailway system. The proposed linear system will enhance the overall recreational viability of the park and the community by creating world-class park amenities that will be free to public and easily accessible. Amenities of this park system will include viewing platforms, bike racks, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, grills, boat launches, and canoe/kayak launches.
