TUCKERMAN PARK

Tuckerman Park Pictures

The site of Tuckerman Park was for many years a bull pasture and then a quiet hayfield.  Its ownership has changed numerous times since the 1800's; however, it was not until 1966 when its fate was destined to change from agricultural/grazing use to modern day development.  In 1966 the owner of that time, Vera McLeod, sold the land to Carter Williams of Great Falls, MT.  Williams was the owner of Sour Dough Creek Properties.  Thus began the dispute between development and open space advocates.

In 1999 open space advocates focused their attention on these 14 acres west of Gardner Park.  Russ and Lisa Tuckerman came to the forefront and began the grass roots fundraising effort that ultimately purchased 10.02 acres of this valuable land. 

The acquisition occurred in February 2001 and was dedicated as Tuckerman Park on National Trails Day, June 16, 2001.  That same day the Webb Bradley Memorial Bench was installed and dedicated on city parkland on the west side of Nash Spring Creek.