Park Timeline
County Judge Milton Meyer appointed the Hood County Bicentennial Commission:
Started an official July 4th celebration so that the 1976 Bicentennial celebration would be memorable.
Hood County Bicentennial Commission purchased 4.77 acres that includes the Shanley House. The house was initially used as the Senior Center. 17 years later this purchase was paid for in full with the proceeds from selling buffalo burgers during the Annual Fourth of July celebration. Dan Coates and Chester Hildalgo were the driving force behind many fundraising initiatives.
Hood County Bicentennial Commission started the first Meals on Wheels in Granbury. The Shanley House became the headquarters of the operation.
Women's Wednesday Club leased a corner of the Shanley Park property and built on the leased property.
Thanks to fundraising and donations the purchase of the Shanley Park Land purchase was paid for in full.
Hood County Boys and Girls Club purchase .33 acres of the Shanley Park property to create the current Hood County Library parking lot.
Shanley House is leased to the Lake Granbury Art Association.
Moments in Time Hike and Bike Trail is built through Shanley Park.
Cement walls are added to the creek connecting Shanley Park to Lake Granbury along with 2 metal and cement truss bridges.
With the help of a local grant the Shanley Park Association approves a master plan that promotes the preservation of the park's green space for future generations.
In April, the Shanley Park Association in collaboration with The Lake Granbury Area Beautification Council installs the Jewel Ball Fountain. In July, the fountain is dedicated in honor of the late Bob Brady.
The Hood County Bicentennial Commission officially evolves its name to the Shanley Park Association as a new generation of leaders take office.
Shanley Park Association decides to develop the Shanley Park Sculpture Garden, combining the love of art and the beauty of native plants in the heart of Granbury.
“We think the downtown area is like the Hood County crown of jewels and that the Shanley Park Sculpture Garden is the emerald in that crown.”