Brooksvale - 1950-1965

1958:

Land is turned over to the Parks & Recreation Department.  Momentum begins to establish a public park

1963:

  • Brooksvale Recreation Park is established, and Park Ranger Jim Grandy is hired and moves into the park residence (farmhouse) with his family
  • Adirondack camping shelters built by civic organizations, Civitan, Jaycees, and Rotarians

1965:

  • Veterans’ Memorial Building constructed with WWII Memorial funds