The area which includes the Town of Harrison was originally part of a land grant given to Captain William Sandford of the Barbadoes Islands. The 30,000 acre grant was situated between the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers, and extended from Newark Bay to what is present day Rutherfrod. Sandford named the region "New Barbadoes Neck", after his home. He sent his nephew. Major Nathanial Kingsland to enter into an agreement for the purchase the land from Unami Indians, a branch of the Leni Lenapi Indians, the original inhabitants of the area.

An excellent park and playground system provides facilities for all outdoor sports and well trained supervisors to plan the activities of the youngsters' leisure time. We are also fortunate to have a Community Center located at the site of the former Warner Theater, offering the citizens of Harrison a variety of recreational activities