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