February 2003
The Tyler City Council, with recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, unanimously approved our application for a Special Use Permit to construct a park at the corner of Broadway and Dobbs.
October – December, 2002
The money was raised to purchase the land with donations made to our Founding Mothers Campaign. Nearly 200 people contributed, including citizens of Tyler and surrounding areas, friends, and family.
August 2002
Contract signed to purchase the property on the corner of Dobbs and Broadway, in Tyler, next to Hogg Middle School. The owner allowed a closing date to be set for February 2003, allowing us time to raise the money.
July 2002
Children Are A Gift Foundation was formed to oversee the development of the park and assist the city with ongoing maintenance.
March 2002
City of Tyler voted to support The Children's Park in Tyler and to receive it as a donation, to become a new city park once it is completed.
January 2002
Elena's Children's Park Committee, from Dallas, came and did a presentation for citizens who were interested in developing a similar park in Tyler.
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