A New Park for Oakland!

A New Park for Oakland! Fri, Jun 6, 1884 – Page 2 · Oakland Tribune (Oakland, Alameda, California, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

A New Park for Oakland!

Walter Blair, Proprietor of the Piedmont Branch Railroad, has been for several months preparing new recreation grounds for the patrons of the road, as it is his purpose to devote about 40 acres of his land to public use. About 15 acres has been already improved by removing all obstructions, weeds, grading paths, building foot bridges, etc. A complete system of water works will be established, with fountains, miniature lakes, waterfalls, etc. These grounds have great natural advantages, and from time to time new features will be added. As these grounds are intended to be forever devoted to public use, and become a part of Oakland, an agreeable name is an important matter; therefore the proprietor has determined to leave the matter open for six months, awaiting suggestions from the public. The grounds are free to patrons of the road and to family carriages. As no refreshments will be kept on the grounds the present season, visitors are expected to bring their lunch. The grounds heretofore have been known as "Hays Canyon."