In 2005 the City of Bullard was successful in acquiring a grant from the state of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. The amount of the grant was $100,000 and was a 50/50 match situation on every dollar spent by the city $.50 would return for work preformed.

The driving force behind the grant and resulting park face lift was Councilwoman Pam Frederick. Pam knew there was little to no money from the city budget so she formed a parks renovation committee and set about to raise matching funds. The monies came in slowly at first because people were somewhat skeptical. The park had the look of an area that had been abandoned, which actually was the case, the city had virtually no money for maintenance and upkeep. And replacing worn equipment was way down on the priority list. However, Mrs. Frederick was not deterred.

The fund raising efforts began to work and several hundred dollars accumulated. It was about that time that the council hired Larry Morgan as City Manager. Mr. Morgan had park and recreation experience and committed himself to working with Mrs. Frederick.

The park project began to take shape with a new playscape and a total renovation to the existing tennis courts. Fast forward to today. The park is very near completion. That is, the items proposed to Parks & Wildlife have been completed and barring only some minor touch ups, is ready for final inspection from Parks &

Wildlife and a ribbon +

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Pam Frederick often drives by the park and can not help but smile when she sees families enjoying the various pieces of play equipment. The renovated tennis court and pavilion are often in use, the picnic tables and cookers are very popular with families. In Mrs. Fredericks words "Seeing the families and individuals enjoying themselves in the park makes it all worth while."