Manhattanville University will take an important step forward in enhancing its campus athletic facilities when its proposed multi-sport field project is presented to the Town of Harrison Planning Board on June 8 at 7 PM.

The planning board meeting will take place in the municipal building court room, located at 1 Heineman Place in Harrison, NY. The meeting will also be broadcast live on channel 960 on Verizon or Channel 75 on Cablevision.  

Manhattanville’s proposal outlines a series of upgrades designed to modernize the University’s athletic infrastructure by renovating the existing baseball field (adding a modern turf playing surface) and adding a multi-sport field. 

Proposed site improvements include new field lighting, spectator seating/grandstand bleachers with a press box, recessed dugouts, two bullpens, two batting cages, fencing and gates, pedestrian circulation and accessible routes, custom windscreens/padding, and related grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater management improvements. Also included is field striping for lacrosse, soccer, and flag football. Additionally, there are design upgrades to the existing maintenance access drive behind the outfield fence to address poor drainage and standing water conditions.

Next Steps in the Review Process
The June 8 Planning Board meeting will provide an opportunity for local officials to review the proposal and offer feedback on key considerations such as site design, environmental impact, and neighborhood compatibility.

Following this review, the project will continue through the municipal approval process before construction timelines are finalized.

See https://www.mville.edu/advancingathletics for more updates about Manhattanville’s new multi-sport field.