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Riverwalk leader outlines needed repairs: fountains, sidewalks and limited staff capacity
Summary
HARP reported capital needs including replacement of control hardware for the Physicians Fountain show, a leaking boathouse fountain basin causing daily water loss, crumbling sidewalks and pavilion repairs, and said most maintenance is done via contractors because HARP operates with about 5.5 employees and no reserves.
Lynn Clark described several specific capital and maintenance needs at the Riverwalk and said HARP lacks reserves and relies on contractors and sponsorships to keep the facility operating.
Clark said the control system for the Physicians Fountain splash‑pad show needs replacement and the basin at the boathouse fountain is leaking, causing significant water loss; "we're losing, like, 0.5 the basin of water every single day," she said. Other capital items include crumbling sidewalks and pavilion repairs; Clark said many line items are flat‑funded for next year while contract costs have increased. HARP noted sponsorships, including a major gift from Toyota, and said it will provide a detailed line‑item budget to partners after its August board meeting.
